[opendtv] Re: Digital TV: Brazil to Adopt Anything But the American System
- From: "John Shutt" <shuttj@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2006 12:46:43 -0500
Bert,
Here was the CEA's response to the NAB/MSTV's Request for Quote last June
for affordable ATSC to NTSC converter boxes. You tell me what the problem
is.
John
FOR RELEASE
Contact:
Jeff Joseph
tel: (703) 907-7664
e-mail: jjoseph@xxxxxx
http://www.CE.org
or
Megan Pollock
tel: (703) 907-7668
e-mail: mpollock@xxxxxx
CEA BEWILDERED BY BROADCASTER BOX IMBROGLIO
Publicity Stunt is a Solution in Search of a Problem
Arlington, Va., June 16, 2005 - The following statement was issued today by
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and CEO Gary Shapiro in
response to the Association for Maximum Service Television Stations Inc.
(MSTV) and the National Association of Broadcasters' (NAB) plan to develop a
prototype digital to analog converter box for digital television (DTV)
reception:
"This publicity stunt is novel considering that no one before has suggested
any problem with creating a relatively simple digital to analog converter
box. The issue is market demand. No one sells the product in the U.S. today
as most local broadcasters do not have full-power HDTV broadcasts and only
11 percent of TV sets are even used to receive over-the-air (OTA)
broadcasting.
"History repeats itself. The NAB commissioned a prototype model radio in
1987 and its
commercial success has been underwhelming. We suggest broadcasters focus
their resources on promoting OTA broadcasting, rather than trying to confuse
the situation and delay a cut-off date," said Shapiro.
About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade
association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through
technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business
and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,000 corporate
members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and
integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline
communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and
accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through
consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $121
billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at
http://www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer
electronics industry.
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