[opendtv] Re: ATSC STB availability?
- From: "Dale Kelly" <dalekelly@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 07 Mar 2005 20:16:58 -0800
Thanks Ralph,
You were correct, the T165 was discontinued to be replaced by the T36_
series, which was discontinued and replaced by the T46_ series. I don't know
how well they perform but I assume there were incremental improvement, but,
maybe not.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ralph P. Manfredo" <rmanfredo@xxxxxxxx>
To: <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 7:57 PM
Subject: [opendtv] Re: ATSC STB availability?
> Samsung's SIR-T165 is a Digital STB with the following interfaces:
> RF (OTA) input
> RF Cable Input
> S-Video In/Out
> Video In/Out
> Audio In/Out
> Component Video In (YPbPr, 480I and 480P)
> DTV Out (RGB format, 1080i, 720P, 480P)
> DVI Out
> Firewire (IEEE1394) In/Out
> L/R Analog Audio Output
> Dolby Digital (Optical)
> Dolby Digital (Coax)
>
> The unit automatically determines an analog or digital broadcast input.
> It
> is also available for DirecTV, but that unit does not have a Firewire I/O.
> It can be purchased on the web for under $400. While I despise Samsung
> because for their stiffing my company for a mere $10K, it is a pretty good
> STB. Too bad it is made by an irreputable company. I do inderstand it is
> being replaced. If I find a comparable one by a reputable firm, I'll let
> you know. My only suggestion is DON'T do any business with Samsung if you
> expect to be paid.
>
> Ralph
>
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> -----Original Message-----
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> Behalf Of Dale Kelly
> Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 2:40 PM
> To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [opendtv] ATSC STB availability?
>
> Does anyone know if ATSC STB receivers, of any make or model, are
> currently
> available to consumers? I assume that USDTV, DirecTV and other "bundled"
> receivers might still be available but am not certain of even that.
> I believe we (opendtv) recently determined that nothing is available
> utilizing 5G technology, except perhaps for Bob's new project, but is
> anyone
> aware of anything using even a 4G technology?
>
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