[opendtv] Why TV Will Never Be the Same

NOVEMBER 23, 2004

SPECIAL REPORT: TV, TODAY AND TOMORROW

Why TV Will Never Be the Same

Digital technologies mean more than just sharper pictures. Here's a 
look at three major trends they'll make possible

The 1977 fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier was more than a 
colossal battle between two legendary heavyweights. "The Thrilla in 
Manila," shown on HBO, was the first live satellite broadcast over 
cable TV. It heralded the beginning of cable as a new standard that 
could one day replace the broadcast model.

Twenty-seven years later, analog cable will finally make way for a 
new champ -- digital TV. Though only 13% of homes will have digital 
TV by the end of 2004, according to the Consumer Electronics Assn., 
which expects that number to reach 65% by 2008. Three major tech 
trends will fuel this adoption: broadband Internet, wireless home 
networking, and high-definition broadcasting -- all of which will 
pave the way for entirely new possibilities in TV.

Old bulky sets won't be the only thing that's out of date. The way 
everyone watches TV, listens to music, or looks at photos will never 
be the same again. Here are three big trends to watch:

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http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/nov2004/tc20041123_3292_tc184.htm


 
 
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