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    Default Pocket Digital TV, an interesting option??

    An article in the 'Connect' pages of the Wednesday edition (14/10/09) of the Sydney Daily Telegraph announces that,
    'Laser will be launching an Australian First into the market----a pocket digital TV. The three models in the range all feature an Intergrated digital tuner, along with an 8.9cm (3.5 inch) colour screen and an FM radio.'
    Users can now tune in to their favourite programs anywhere-and even view an electronic program guide. The Laser portable digital TV's will be priced from $149.95.
    Stay tuned for a review in the comming weeks'
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    My thoughts on this was depending on what type of antenna connection options are available, for the 'home installer' who cant pay $10k for a FSM or could use one even if they could, this MIGHT be a viable option.
    It would have to be better than those so called 'Digital Signal Finders'.
    What I did with one portable digital TV was to go to where I could pickup a good signal, tune in the TV then came home and worked from there.
    This Laser obviously has a built in battery, my 16cm doesnt which limits its 'portability'.
    Bloody primative but at the time it was the best I could do.
    I like their 'tune in anywhere', a totaly ridiculous comment as we all know thats just not on but with an antenna in, AV in, just think of the possibilities.
    Last edited by gordon_s1942; 14-10-09 at 01:37 PM.



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    well, you can pick up digital terrestrial & foxtel on your N95 etc, winmobile and iPhone using Monsoon Hava over broadband.

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    how do you pick it up on a n95?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Glennsat View Post
    well, you can pick up digital terrestrial & foxtel on your N95 etc, winmobile and iPhone using Monsoon Hava over broadband.
    Yes, you can subscribe to Foxtel via a data pack for mobiles, but as far as I know, you can't tune any DVB-T signals on an N95 as it doesn't have a tuner.

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    Quote Originally Posted by frenzal View Post
    how do you pick it up on a n95?
    use the free app. over 3G or wifi.

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    Glennsat, you have missed the point completely.
    I meant this at a means to FIND the digital signal for your home TV which is something NO mobile will do because TV signals and mobile services dont come from the same towers and as MTV says, It doesnt have a DVB-T tuner to enable you to fine tune an antenna.
    Also there are NO plans, no 12 minute blocks or monthly limits and NO excess fees to watch the TV.

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    don't need a terrestrial signal at all. Just broadband!
    1gb a month gives you over 8hrs uninterupted viewing of anything your home box is tuned too. Box Office, Showtime, channel nine, a dvd - your surveillance system and all the satellite sources you are connected. Complete with remote control.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Glennsat View Post
    don't need a terrestrial signal at all. Just broadband!
    1gb a month gives you over 8hrs uninterupted viewing of anything your home box is tuned too. Box Office, Showtime, channel nine, a dvd - your surveillance system and all the satellite sources you are connected. Complete with remote control.
    Your missing the point.
    They are talking 24/7 free-to-air with NOTHING to pay, other than hardware.
    Reality is an invention of my imagination.
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    Saw a 4" pocket digital TV in JAycar a few weeks ago, $149. Thought about buying it, may go and have a better look and actually get then to demonstrate it for me?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fernbay View Post
    Your missing the point.
    They are talking 24/7 free-to-air with NOTHING to pay, other than hardware.
    Correct...... DVB-T to be precise... not satellite and not broadband internet.

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    1gb gives 8 hours , eh??
    I watch about 40 hours a week, thats 5gb per 40 hours/week X 4 weeks = 20gb at satelitte rates as no landline B/Band available (wireless unproven here) at $50 for 4gb which = $250 a MONTH, every MONTH.
    And over the years I have accumulated more than one TV set like many have so I and my family can watch what we like individualy.
    Plus the mobile phone plan.....................
    This little TV costs a ONCE only payment of $150 and cover the 5 channels applicable to MY area

    My Abucus says the mobile idea isnt very economical nor practical or common sense.
    Not all of us live in the '98% of the population coverage area for either wireless or landline broadband'.

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    There's quite a few of these small LCD digital receivers popping up these days.

    Some (as mentioned) are making ridiculous claims of being able to receive anywhere, which reminds me of Telstra's ad campaign which they had to pull after they claimed their Next G service was available "anywhere you need it".

    The little portable DVB-T tellies probably have the same limitations as their larger counterparts..... totally reliant of signal at the antenna, so unless you're in a very good signal area, you'll probably need to connect an external antenna, but, they could certainly be a useful tool in helping align antennas in the absence of a pro meter. If they have an AV input, they could also be used with a DC-powered sat receiver, for portability on a roof.

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    These will be seen around stores soon.. they are already being shipped out to retailers...

    I had a look at one a few days ago.. they are pretty small but i didn't get a chance to test it... it does have a option to connect a external ant.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gordon_s1942 View Post
    1gb gives 8 hours , eh??
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    This little TV costs a ONCE only payment of $150 and cover the 5 channels applicable to MY area
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    upwards of 250 chans here. C1, D2 and what is to come.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Glennsat View Post
    upwards of 250 chans here. C1, D2 and what is to come.
    Your not listening Glennsat...

    He want to pick up

    It looks like this is a difficult concept for you to grasp.
    He DOES NOT want or need TV via broadband, wireless or satellite.

    His reasoning for this is very locical and explained above (i.e. - the cost of mobile and fixed broadband from his locality would be uneconomical and break the bank, however he does live in a FTA DTV TERESTRIAL footprint courtesy of his local TV transmition towers.).

    He can not / does not want or need the kind of system you are using.
    Reality is an invention of my imagination.
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    Quote Originally Posted by porkop View Post
    Saw a 4" pocket digital TV in JAycar a few weeks ago, $149. Thought about buying it, may go and have a better look and actually get then to demonstrate it for me?
    Have you a link to this Porkop?

    Interesting FTA device on Ebay at mo' ~ $160. Plays avi etc files too. Drawback it seems to require extn aerial for decent signal and no reply re. receiving HD channels & playing back as SD.

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    Ive got a pocket analogue tv which i have had for years, single telescopic ariel not much chop

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    Quote Originally Posted by Glennsat View Post
    receiving HD channels & playing back as SD.
    for HD on a 4" screen it'll have to be oled, lcd cant get the pixels small enough to do HD on a 4" screen
    When I explained to the guy what avatar I wanted, that wasn't what I meant!

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    No, playing back HD as SD

    (Originally Posted by Glennsat
    receiving HD channels & playing back as SD.)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Glennsat View Post
    Have you a link to this Porkop?

    Interesting FTA device on Ebay at mo' ~ $160. Plays avi etc files too. Drawback it seems to require extn aerial for decent signal and no reply re. receiving HD channels & playing back as SD.


    Not sure if it is in there cataloge yet?? have a look around.

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