DTV News for 5-19-2005
Posted: Thu May 19, 2005 6:29 am
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> DTV News for 5-19-2005 </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> 591 Days Until the Scheduled End of Analog Television Broadcasting </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Telemundo GMS Talk DTV in D.C. [Paid Subscription Required] </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> NBC-owned Telemundo stations have a message for Washington: Our constituents aren't ready for the switch to digital. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcasting & Cable)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA602482?display=Breaking+News">www.broadcastingcable.com...aking+News</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Fritts lays out priorities for successful DTV transition </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Speaking at the annual membership meeting of the Advanced Television Systems Committee, NAB president and CEO Edward Fritts pointed to four priorities to bringing the transition to an end. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050518/#">broadcastengineering.com/...20050518/#</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> CEA encourages Barton to continue on date-certain course </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> A letter from association head Gary Shapiro to Congressman Joe Barton (R-TX) encourages the lawmaker to set a hard date of analog TV cut-off. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050518/#CEA">broadcastengineering.com/...50518/#CEA</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Revenue from pure HD cable networks to reach nearly $1 billion by 2009 </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Most of that revenue will come from ESPN HD, HDNet and Discovery HD, according to a new report from Kagan Research. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050518/#Revenue">broadcastengineering.com/...8/#Revenue</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Cox Channel 4/407 expands HD push </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> The San Diego-area Cox Communications cable channels have made a significant commitment to HD acquisition, production and post production. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050518/#Cox">broadcastengineering.com/...50518/#Cox</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> LodgeNet, HBO Sign Industry-First Agreement for HBO HD </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Only Hotels With sigNETure HDTV Systems Will Offer a High-Definition Television Experience for Blockbuster Movies and Original Features From HBO HD </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(PR Newswire)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/05-18-2005/0003636082&EDATE=">www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bi...082&EDATE=</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> LodgeNet, HBO Sign Industry-First Agreement for HBO HD </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Hotel Online)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.hotel-online.com/News/2005_May_18/p.343.1116435976.html">www.hotel-online.com/News...35976.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> LodgeNet Inks HBO HD Pact [Paid Subscription Required] </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> In-room-entertainment provider LodgeNet Entertainment reached a carriage deal for HBO HD. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Multichannel News)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA602445.html?display=Breaking+News">www.multichannel.com/arti...aking+News</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Marriott To Install HDTV In Full-service Brands </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Business Travel Executive)<br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Syntax"s Olevia LCD TV Selected to Display Interactive Content on New Carl"s Jr. & Hardee"s Websites </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(PR Web / Yahoo News)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/5/prwebxml242287.php">www.prweb.com/releases/20...242287.php</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/prweb/20050519/bs_prweb/prweb242287_1">news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=...eb242287_1</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Flat Panel TV's Grow in Popularity </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> This should come as no surprise since flat panel prices are constantly plummeting, but CRT based TV's are still the hottest sellers. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(DesignTechnica)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://news.designtechnica.com/article7468.html">news.designtechnica.com/article7468.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Flat is Good: 17-inch LCDs Under $500 </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(PC Magazine)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1817441,00.asp">www.pcmag.com/article2/0,...441,00.asp</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Epson Livingstation LS57P2 </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(PC Magazine)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1817037,00.asp">www.pcmag.com/article2/0,...037,00.asp</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Seminar to offer practical training in PSIP, MPEG compliance </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> The "PSIP and MPEG Compliance in Practice" series of seminars offers practical fundamentals and hands-on sessions. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050518/#Seminar">broadcastengineering.com/...8/#Seminar</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> CBS acquires Accom ProServ MX.8, EasyClip </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> CBS will use the ProServ MX.8 in a production control room that is being entirely renovated and converted to HD. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050518/#CBS">broadcastengineering.com/...50518/#CBS</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> CBS Chooses Accom HD/SD Production Server </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Purchases a ProServ MX.8 HD/SD video production server with EasyClip </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Newsroom / HDTV Buyer)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.broadcastnewsroom.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=32533">www.broadcastnewsroom.com...p?id=32533</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.hdtvbuyer.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=32533">www.hdtvbuyer.com/article...p?id=32533</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Miranda standardizes NBC facility </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> The XVP-801i HD/SD universal video processor cross converter was a key element in NBC Universal's decision to opt for Miranda solutions... </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/news/highlights/">broadcastengineering.com/...ighlights/</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> NBC Universal looks to Miranda for HD facility build-outs </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> The network has signed a multi-year deal for Miranda Technologies HD terminal and channel branding gear as well as multi-imaging solutions. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050518/#NBC">broadcastengineering.com/...50518/#NBC</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Neon Broadcast HD OB vehicle relies on Kahuna to save space </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> The SD/HD production switcher fits the OB company's philosophy of building smaller units that can better negotiate smaller urban venues than full-sized teleproduction trailers. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050518/#Neon">broadcastengineering.com/...0518/#Neon</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Sony demos HD version of XDCAM technology </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> The technology demonstration at NAB2005 was intended to gather input from video professionals on a future HD version of XDCAM. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050518/#Sony">broadcastengineering.com/...0518/#Sony</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Samsung Selects Microtune's Single-Chip Tuner to Enable Digital Cable-Ready TVs for the U.S. Market </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Samsung Deploys Microtune's High-Performance MicroTuner MT2121 Tuner and MT1110 Amplifier in RF Module for Digital TVs. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Business Wire via Yahoo News)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050519/195121.html?.v=1">biz.yahoo.com/bw/050519/195121.html?.v=1</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> New Samsung panel pictures inch-thick TV </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Samsung has devised a 40-inch panel for that could lead to television sets that measure a little more than an inch thick. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(CNET News.com)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://news.com.com/New+Samsung+panel+pictures+inch-thick+TV/2100-1041_3-5712842.html">news.com.com/New+Samsung+...12842.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Samsung takes OLED display panel to 40-inch size </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(EE Times)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.eet.com/news/latest/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=163105570">www.eet.com/news/latest/s...=163105570</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Broadcast Services Denmark Chooses Net Insight for Digital TV Network [Denmark] </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> EUR 2.2 Million DTT Network to Reach All Households in Denmark </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Business Wire / Yahoo News / TMCNet)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20050518005139&newsLang=en">home.businesswire.com/por...ewsLang=en</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050518/185139.html?.v=1">biz.yahoo.com/bw/050518/185139.html?.v=1</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2005/May/1145945.htm">www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/20...145945.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> German Premiere plans HD service launch [Germany] </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> The pay-TV operator will rely on Philips to supply HD set-top boxes for the launch. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050518/#German">broadcastengineering.com/...18/#German</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Digital under review again [Australia] </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Australian IT)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,15331536%5e15302%5e%5enbv%5e15306,00.html">australianit.news.com.au/...06,00.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Do not adjust your set [Australia] </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Melbourne Age)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2005/05/18/1116361588556.html?from=top5&oneclick=true">www.theage.com.au/article...click=true</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Crush and burn [Australia] </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Sydney Morning Herald)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/news/Livewire/Crush-and-burn/2005/05/18/1116361588550.html?oneclick=true">www.smh.com.au/news/Livew...click=true</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> DBA holds retailer evenings in Central Victoria [Australia] </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Digital Broadcasting Australia)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.dba.org.au/index.asp?display=news&newsID=653">www.dba.org.au/index.asp?...newsID=653</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> 591 Days Until the Scheduled End of Analog Television Broadcasting </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Telemundo GMS Talk DTV in D.C. [Paid Subscription Required] </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> NBC-owned Telemundo stations have a message for Washington: Our constituents aren't ready for the switch to digital. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcasting & Cable)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA602482?display=Breaking+News">www.broadcastingcable.com...aking+News</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Fritts lays out priorities for successful DTV transition </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Speaking at the annual membership meeting of the Advanced Television Systems Committee, NAB president and CEO Edward Fritts pointed to four priorities to bringing the transition to an end. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050518/#">broadcastengineering.com/...20050518/#</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> CEA encourages Barton to continue on date-certain course </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> A letter from association head Gary Shapiro to Congressman Joe Barton (R-TX) encourages the lawmaker to set a hard date of analog TV cut-off. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050518/#CEA">broadcastengineering.com/...50518/#CEA</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Revenue from pure HD cable networks to reach nearly $1 billion by 2009 </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Most of that revenue will come from ESPN HD, HDNet and Discovery HD, according to a new report from Kagan Research. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050518/#Revenue">broadcastengineering.com/...8/#Revenue</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Cox Channel 4/407 expands HD push </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> The San Diego-area Cox Communications cable channels have made a significant commitment to HD acquisition, production and post production. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050518/#Cox">broadcastengineering.com/...50518/#Cox</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> LodgeNet, HBO Sign Industry-First Agreement for HBO HD </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Only Hotels With sigNETure HDTV Systems Will Offer a High-Definition Television Experience for Blockbuster Movies and Original Features From HBO HD </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(PR Newswire)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/05-18-2005/0003636082&EDATE=">www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bi...082&EDATE=</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> LodgeNet, HBO Sign Industry-First Agreement for HBO HD </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Hotel Online)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.hotel-online.com/News/2005_May_18/p.343.1116435976.html">www.hotel-online.com/News...35976.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> LodgeNet Inks HBO HD Pact [Paid Subscription Required] </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> In-room-entertainment provider LodgeNet Entertainment reached a carriage deal for HBO HD. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Multichannel News)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA602445.html?display=Breaking+News">www.multichannel.com/arti...aking+News</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Marriott To Install HDTV In Full-service Brands </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Business Travel Executive)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.askbte.com/redline.asp#1268">www.askbte.com/redline.asp#1268</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Syntax"s Olevia LCD TV Selected to Display Interactive Content on New Carl"s Jr. & Hardee"s Websites </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(PR Web / Yahoo News)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/5/prwebxml242287.php">www.prweb.com/releases/20...242287.php</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/prweb/20050519/bs_prweb/prweb242287_1">news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=...eb242287_1</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Flat Panel TV's Grow in Popularity </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> This should come as no surprise since flat panel prices are constantly plummeting, but CRT based TV's are still the hottest sellers. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(DesignTechnica)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://news.designtechnica.com/article7468.html">news.designtechnica.com/article7468.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Flat is Good: 17-inch LCDs Under $500 </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(PC Magazine)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1817441,00.asp">www.pcmag.com/article2/0,...441,00.asp</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Epson Livingstation LS57P2 </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(PC Magazine)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1817037,00.asp">www.pcmag.com/article2/0,...037,00.asp</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Seminar to offer practical training in PSIP, MPEG compliance </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> The "PSIP and MPEG Compliance in Practice" series of seminars offers practical fundamentals and hands-on sessions. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050518/#Seminar">broadcastengineering.com/...8/#Seminar</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> CBS acquires Accom ProServ MX.8, EasyClip </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> CBS will use the ProServ MX.8 in a production control room that is being entirely renovated and converted to HD. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050518/#CBS">broadcastengineering.com/...50518/#CBS</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> CBS Chooses Accom HD/SD Production Server </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Purchases a ProServ MX.8 HD/SD video production server with EasyClip </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Newsroom / HDTV Buyer)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.broadcastnewsroom.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=32533">www.broadcastnewsroom.com...p?id=32533</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.hdtvbuyer.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=32533">www.hdtvbuyer.com/article...p?id=32533</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Miranda standardizes NBC facility </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> The XVP-801i HD/SD universal video processor cross converter was a key element in NBC Universal's decision to opt for Miranda solutions... </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/news/highlights/">broadcastengineering.com/...ighlights/</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> NBC Universal looks to Miranda for HD facility build-outs </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> The network has signed a multi-year deal for Miranda Technologies HD terminal and channel branding gear as well as multi-imaging solutions. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050518/#NBC">broadcastengineering.com/...50518/#NBC</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Neon Broadcast HD OB vehicle relies on Kahuna to save space </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> The SD/HD production switcher fits the OB company's philosophy of building smaller units that can better negotiate smaller urban venues than full-sized teleproduction trailers. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050518/#Neon">broadcastengineering.com/...0518/#Neon</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Sony demos HD version of XDCAM technology </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> The technology demonstration at NAB2005 was intended to gather input from video professionals on a future HD version of XDCAM. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050518/#Sony">broadcastengineering.com/...0518/#Sony</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Samsung Selects Microtune's Single-Chip Tuner to Enable Digital Cable-Ready TVs for the U.S. Market </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Samsung Deploys Microtune's High-Performance MicroTuner MT2121 Tuner and MT1110 Amplifier in RF Module for Digital TVs. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Business Wire via Yahoo News)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050519/195121.html?.v=1">biz.yahoo.com/bw/050519/195121.html?.v=1</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> New Samsung panel pictures inch-thick TV </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Samsung has devised a 40-inch panel for that could lead to television sets that measure a little more than an inch thick. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(CNET News.com)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://news.com.com/New+Samsung+panel+pictures+inch-thick+TV/2100-1041_3-5712842.html">news.com.com/New+Samsung+...12842.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Samsung takes OLED display panel to 40-inch size </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(EE Times)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.eet.com/news/latest/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=163105570">www.eet.com/news/latest/s...=163105570</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Broadcast Services Denmark Chooses Net Insight for Digital TV Network [Denmark] </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> EUR 2.2 Million DTT Network to Reach All Households in Denmark </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Business Wire / Yahoo News / TMCNet)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20050518005139&newsLang=en">home.businesswire.com/por...ewsLang=en</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050518/185139.html?.v=1">biz.yahoo.com/bw/050518/185139.html?.v=1</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2005/May/1145945.htm">www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/20...145945.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> German Premiere plans HD service launch [Germany] </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> The pay-TV operator will rely on Philips to supply HD set-top boxes for the launch. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050518/#German">broadcastengineering.com/...18/#German</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Digital under review again [Australia] </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Australian IT)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,15331536%5e15302%5e%5enbv%5e15306,00.html">australianit.news.com.au/...06,00.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Do not adjust your set [Australia] </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Melbourne Age)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2005/05/18/1116361588556.html?from=top5&oneclick=true">www.theage.com.au/article...click=true</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Crush and burn [Australia] </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Sydney Morning Herald)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/news/Livewire/Crush-and-burn/2005/05/18/1116361588550.html?oneclick=true">www.smh.com.au/news/Livew...click=true</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> DBA holds retailer evenings in Central Victoria [Australia] </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Digital Broadcasting Australia)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.dba.org.au/index.asp?display=news&newsID=653">www.dba.org.au/index.asp?...newsID=653</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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