HDTiVo
09-28-2006, 07:36 AM
TiVo needs to become part of the ViiV party as well.
Without CableLabs, how long before DTV/ViiV are doing MRV/DTVtoCome&Go?
Intel, DIRECTV Poised to Connect PCs and TVs in U.S.
- Sep 26, 2006 12:50 PM (BusinessWire)
- http://www.quote.com/home/news/story.asp?story=61325219
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sep 26, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Intel Corporation and DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading
satellite television service provider, today unveiled details around
the world's first digital set-top box with integrated digital media
adapter (DMA) functionality verified to work with Intel(R) Viiv(TM)
technology. Through the integrated DMA, the DIRECTV digital set-top
box will allow customers to access and enjoy their pictures and music
on their TVs directly from Intel Viiv technology-based PCs.
In a keynote at the Intel Developer Forum, Intel President and CEO
Paul Otellini retraced the two companies' partnership that was first
announced in January at the Consumer Electronics Show. He also
detailed plans for DIRECTV's new set-top box, the DIRECTV Plus(R) HD
DVR, which marks the first time a major service provider has endorsed
an integrated DMA deployment in the home through a set-top box, which
could be deployed to customers virtually overnight via a software
download starting in December. Otellini reinforced that the DIRECTV
Plus(R) HD DVR is in the final stages of Intel Viiv technology testing
and verification.
Delivering the ability to record and view 200 hours of standard
definition content or 50 hours of MPEG 4 high-definition programming,
the new DIRECTV Plus(R) HD DVR receiver verified with Intel Viiv
technology will enable consumers to access and enjoy new experiences
that combine the best of the TV with the best of the PC.
"With a simple software download, DIRECTV Plus(R) HD DVR customers
nationwide can enjoy on their TV favorite photos and music albums that
have been tucked away on their PCs," said Kevin Corbett, vice
president of Intel's Digital Home Group and general manager of the
company's Content Services Group. "Having the nation's leading
satellite television service provider with a 15 million and growing
customer base introduce the world's first Intel Viiv
technology-verified set-top box is a significant milestone,
accelerating the number of connected digital homes."
"Intel Viiv technology delivers the power, simplicity and
functionality to connect these products in an easy and seamless
fashion so DIRECTV customers can enjoy their favorite digital content
in the living room," said Romulo Pontual, chief technology officer at
DIRECTV. "Our strategic relationship with Intel, and joint commitment
to an industry standards-based approach for securely delivering a
premium TV experience on multiple devices, will ensure that DIRECTV
customers have the flexibility to view content when, where and how
they want it."
The two companies expect this capability to accelerate the
adoption of connected digital homes by providing a substantial
footprint of interoperable set-top boxes and PCs.
Without CableLabs, how long before DTV/ViiV are doing MRV/DTVtoCome&Go?
Intel, DIRECTV Poised to Connect PCs and TVs in U.S.
- Sep 26, 2006 12:50 PM (BusinessWire)
- http://www.quote.com/home/news/story.asp?story=61325219
============================================================ ===============
SAN FRANCISCO, Sep 26, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Intel Corporation and DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading
satellite television service provider, today unveiled details around
the world's first digital set-top box with integrated digital media
adapter (DMA) functionality verified to work with Intel(R) Viiv(TM)
technology. Through the integrated DMA, the DIRECTV digital set-top
box will allow customers to access and enjoy their pictures and music
on their TVs directly from Intel Viiv technology-based PCs.
In a keynote at the Intel Developer Forum, Intel President and CEO
Paul Otellini retraced the two companies' partnership that was first
announced in January at the Consumer Electronics Show. He also
detailed plans for DIRECTV's new set-top box, the DIRECTV Plus(R) HD
DVR, which marks the first time a major service provider has endorsed
an integrated DMA deployment in the home through a set-top box, which
could be deployed to customers virtually overnight via a software
download starting in December. Otellini reinforced that the DIRECTV
Plus(R) HD DVR is in the final stages of Intel Viiv technology testing
and verification.
Delivering the ability to record and view 200 hours of standard
definition content or 50 hours of MPEG 4 high-definition programming,
the new DIRECTV Plus(R) HD DVR receiver verified with Intel Viiv
technology will enable consumers to access and enjoy new experiences
that combine the best of the TV with the best of the PC.
"With a simple software download, DIRECTV Plus(R) HD DVR customers
nationwide can enjoy on their TV favorite photos and music albums that
have been tucked away on their PCs," said Kevin Corbett, vice
president of Intel's Digital Home Group and general manager of the
company's Content Services Group. "Having the nation's leading
satellite television service provider with a 15 million and growing
customer base introduce the world's first Intel Viiv
technology-verified set-top box is a significant milestone,
accelerating the number of connected digital homes."
"Intel Viiv technology delivers the power, simplicity and
functionality to connect these products in an easy and seamless
fashion so DIRECTV customers can enjoy their favorite digital content
in the living room," said Romulo Pontual, chief technology officer at
DIRECTV. "Our strategic relationship with Intel, and joint commitment
to an industry standards-based approach for securely delivering a
premium TV experience on multiple devices, will ensure that DIRECTV
customers have the flexibility to view content when, where and how
they want it."
The two companies expect this capability to accelerate the
adoption of connected digital homes by providing a substantial
footprint of interoperable set-top boxes and PCs.