DTV News for 9-15-2006

[Lee Wood]

DTV News for 9-15-2006
886 Days Until the Scheduled End of Analog Television Broadcasting

DTV STATIONS IN OPERATION
1584 Stations in 211 Markets Delivering in Digital
(National Association of Broadcasters)
http://www.nab.org/AM/ASPCode/DTVStatio ... ations.asp

FCC will allow unlicensed devices in analog TV spectrum
The FCC has just announced the roadmap (PDF) for giving unlicensed wireless devices access to empty "white spaces" in the current analog TV spectrum.
(Ars Technica)
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060913-7730.html

FCC Reveals Plan for Unlicensed 'White Space' Devices
The FCC has released its plan for allowing unlicensed transmitters to operate on vacant TV channels.
(TV Technology)
http://www.tvtechnology.com/dlrf/one.php?id=1397


Wheel of Fortune In HDTV: How Does It Look?
Game shows Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune began broadcasting in HDTV on Monday.
(TVPredictions.com)
http://www.tvpredictions.com/vidiotwheel091306.htm

Channel 11 Begins HDTV Broadcasts
Quality: Station is Third in Anchorage Market to Offer High-Definition Digital Signal.
(Anchorage, AK Daily News via RedOrbit)
http://www.redorbit.com/news/technology ... technology

HDNet Boards Star Trek: Enterprise
Star Trek: Enterprise will debut in HD on HDNet Monday.
(Multichannel News)
http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6 ... aking+News

HDNet to Air Star Trek: Enterprise In HD
The sci-fi series will debut on Monday night.
(TVPredictions.com)
http://www.tvpredictions.com/hdnetstar091406.htm

DirecTV Adds Three Local HD Markets
DirecTV Wednesday started offering local HDTV programming to customers in San Antonio; Portland, Ore.; and Memphis, Tenn.
(Multichannel News)
http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6 ... aking+News

DirecTV expands local HD footprint
DirecTV has begun offering local HD programming in three additional markets: Memphis, Tenn.; Portland, Ore.; and San Antonio, Texas.
(CED Magazine)
http://www.cedmagazine.com/article/CA6372261.html

DIRECTV's Eric Shanks On HDTV [Phillip Swann]
The satcaster's executive VP says more national HD channels are coming in 2007.
(TVPredictions.com)
http://www.tvpredictions.com/shanks091406.htm

Part Two: DIRECTV's Eric Shanks On HDTV [Phillip Swann]
The satcaster might not offer additional national HD channels until 2007.
(TVPredictions.com)
http://www.tvpredictions.com/nextshanks091406.htm

Comcast's on-demand service going high definition
Comcast Corp. will begin offering 100 hours of high-definition programming through its video-on-demand service starting Friday.
(Philadelphia, PA Business Journal)
http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia ... 00^1344884

Starz to Help Comcast Boost HD VOD
Comcast will offer 100 hours of HD fare via Comcast On Demand starting Friday, including at least 20 HD movies from Starz Entertainment Group.
(Multichannel News)
http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6 ... aking+News

Comcast ups HD-VOD ante
Comcast Cable has moved ahead with a new video-on-demand (VOD) initiative that will place more eye candy in front of its HDTV customers.
(CED Magazine)
http://www.cedmagazine.com/article/CA6372271.html

Comcast Boosts HD VOD
(Cable Digital News via Light Reading)
http://www.lightreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=103766

Comcast adds to On Demand, high-definition programming
Comcast Cable, the largest provider of cable television programming in Utah, announced Thursday it will provide more primetime network series on its On Demand service and increase available high-definition programming as the new fall TV season kicks into high gear next week.
(Salt Lake City, UT Tribune)
http://www.sltrib.com/ci_4341200?source=rss

Comcast: 35 HDTV Channels In 2007 [Phillip Swann]
The cable op says expanding its high-def lineup is an important priority.
(TVPredictions.com)
http://www.tvpredictions.com/comcast35091406.htm

Comcast Expands HD On Demand [Phillip Swann]
The cable op says it will offer 100 hours of high-def programming on demand.
(TVPredictions.com)
http://www.tvpredictions.com/comcasthdvod091406.htm

Comcast's Steve Burke On HDTV
The cable op's chief operating officer says he expects to offer up to 35 high-def channels in 2007.
(TVPredictions.com)
http://www.tvpredictions.com/burke091306.htm

Part Two: Comcast On HDTV
The cable op's chief operating officer says he expects to offer up to 35 high-def channels in 2007.
(TVPredictions.com)
http://www.tvpredictions.com/nextburke091306.htm


Industry plays with Ultra High Definition
We don't think there is much of limit to screen resolution in the future. It will just go up and up.
(Inquirer)
http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=34312

Poll: 97% of HDTV owners satisfied with sets
In a vote of confidence for HDTV, a new study shows that 97% of HDTV owners are satisfied with their sets and 59% are watching more TV as a result.
(Hollywood Reporter via GameDAILY BIZ)
http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/feature/?id=13820

Getting the skinny on HDTVs
Thin is in, but weigh what you'll pay
(Dallas, TX Morning News / KING Seattle, WA)
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent ... 417f2.html
http://www.king5.com/sharedcontent/ptec ... 41e27.html

Picking a Picture
Know your needs and room before picking LCD or plasma
(New York, NY Times via International Herald Tribune)
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/14/techn ... technology
http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/09/13/ ... asic14.php

Flat-panel TV costs fall into buyers' price range
Stand in front of a flat-panel TV and, chances are, you won't be able to tell if it's a DLP, LCD or plasma model. Chances are, you may not care, either. You just know you want one.
(Orlando, FL Sentinel)
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/technolo ... ?track=rss

The great HD debate
If you've been shopping for an HDTV, you probably have noticed there are three different resolutions available -- 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
(Daytona Beach, FL News-Journal)
http://blogs.news-journalonline.com/tec ... ebate.html

High-def hardware not ready for prime time
(Chicago, IL Sun-Times)
http://www.suntimes.com/output/worktech ... dyy14.html

THX Introduces Performance Benchmark and Product Certification for HDTVs
New Program Enables Consumers to Identify Quality HD Displays and Make More Informed Purchasing Decisions
(PR Newswire via Yahoo News / Broadcast Newsroom)
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060914/sfth004.html?.v=64
http://www.broadcastnewsroom.com/articl ... p?id=65477

TI Customers Debut Slim DLP(R) HDTV to Meet Consumer Demands for Enhanced Style and Easy Wall-Mounting
LED-Based DLP HDTVs Now Available at Retail - DLP TVs with 1080p Resolution Continue to Lead Large-Screen HD Market
(PR Newswire / Yahoo News / Broadcast Newsroom)
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stori ... 674&EDATE=
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060914/nyth051.html?.v=65
http://www.broadcastnewsroom.com/articl ... p?id=65423


TWICE's Wall To Wall CEDIA Coverage
CEDIA News Denver - A full wrap up of TWICE's CEDIA coverage.
(This Week in Consumer Electronics)
http://www.twice.com/article/CA6371845.html

1,080p Connectivity Get Focus At CEDIA
CEDIA News Denver