[opendtv] Re: New ATSC 3.0 Technology Group Formed to Anticipate TV of the Future
- From: "Manfredi, Albert E" <albert.e.manfredi@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:19:06 -0500
Craig Birkmaier wrote:
> We have already suffered enough (and are still suffering) because
> of stupid mistakes with the existing standard:
>
> 1. Interlace
> 2. 59.94
> 3. No forethought for the ability to upgrade as standards evolve.
Although I wouldn't necessarily mind a wholesale change, I don't think your
three "reasons" are valid.
The first and second are not imposed by ATSC. No one is forcing ATSC to use
59.94, except for equipment manufacturers. So for example, it would far simpler
to remove the 59.94 OPTION from ATSC, than it would be to create a whole new
standard that doesn't support it.
The third reason doesn't make any sense. ATSC is as upgradeable as any other
layered protocol standard.
> IF Apple can build a very capable TV box for $99 that connects to
> new TVs via HDMI...
It can't. They rely on an infinite long revenue stream to fund those.
> And IF cable and DBS companies get 85% or more of the population to
> use STBs to deal with evolving standards...
You mean, if they can coerce people, because they perceive that there's no
option? But in fact, cord cutting is a real phenomenon. You're behind on the
times, Craig.
BTW, why don't you propose STBs for iPads?
Bert
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