[opendtv] Re: PR: Majority of New HDTVs Powered By ATI

Craig wrote:
> Legacy issues.
>
> For the future, the correct solution is to have unified, networked
> control of all devices and a common GUI platform for which
> manufacturers can develop their control systems. We already have this
> with virtually any device you can connect to a PC.

*Not* a legacy issue until such a platform is widely available and can be 
implemented and understood (operationally) by the average TV viewer. 
However, I do agree that such a system is likely the ultimate solution but 
not likely in the near term.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Craig Birkmaier" <craig@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 9:17 AM
Subject: [opendtv] Re: PR: Majority of New HDTVs Powered By ATI


> At 3:29 PM -0800 11/23/04, Dale Kelly wrote:
>>GerryK wrote:
>>>  another consideration that has not yet been mentioned is aesthetics -
>>>  women hate wires,
>>
>>And, they hate multiple Remote Controls possibly even more, at least in my
>>house.
>>The remote control for our Samsung 50" DLP is very versatile and controls
>>the rudimentary functions of several of our seven STB type devices but we
>>can't seem to get by with less than four remotes. Certain buttons on the
>>Samsung RC have multiple functions, depending on which box is under 
>>control,
>>to my wife's unending frustration! We now have this somewhat under control
>>after my writing a two page "how to" instruction set with several revision
>>and by numbering the RCs to lessen the confusion.
>>A true universal remote control is very desirable but clearly is not in 
>>the
>>cards, therefore these Wiring and RC issues might make a functionally
>>integrated TV set very attractive to many customers.
>
> Legacy issues.
>
> For the future, the correct solution is to have unified, networked
> control of all devices and a common GUI platform for which
> manufacturers can develop their control systems. We already have this
> with virtually any device you can connect to a PC.
>
> Some functions will likely have direct control buttons;
>
> Volume
> Channel UP/Down
> Play/Stop/Pause etc.
>
> Other functions may require using menus.
>
> Regards
> Craig
>
>
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