[opendtv] Re: Why aren't there more converter boxes?

Bert wrote: 

> ... to qualify for the subsidy, the STB might have to be SD-only and
> NTSC-output-only. Not exactly what the entire STB market would want.

OK, not the "entire" STB market.


> For example, the new Samsung STB would probably not qualify, yet it
> is what anyone with a decent TV set or monitor would need.

I'd say, it is what anyone (who doesn't subscribe to cable or DBS) with a
decent (i.e, HD) TV set (that doesn't already contain an ATSC tuner) or
monitor would need. In other words, not a whole lot of people.


> But a good market does exist for better STBs.

Define good. I'd say a niche market does exist for better STBs. Which is how
come your local friendly big box store is only stocking a few of those
Sammys at a time.


Cheers,

B.

Ben Webber
www.psychofish.tv
180 N Stetson Ave Ste 810
Chicago, IL 60601 USA
+1-312-819-4042



 
 
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