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To: Robert Utne who wrote (6329)	10/4/1999 8:54:00 AM
From: Robert Utne	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6570

Appears that LGE was in the rush to get Zenith through Bankruptcy court before such announcements as the following: New Motorola Module Technology Puts DTV On Standard Televisions; TVs, VCRs and Set-Top Boxes with Motorola's Affordable M-DTV Technology Puts DTV in Front of Consumers PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 1999--Consumers will now be able to receive digital television (DTV) and high-definition television (HDTV) broadcasts using affordable digital set-top boxes and DTVs, enabled by Motorola's cost-effective new MCT5100 M-DTV(TM) module. The first product to integrate all of the functionality required to convert digital TV signals to the existing standard definition format, the M-DTV module is designed to increase the precision and clarity of the picture and enhance the audio of today's televisions. "Motorola's M-DTV module makes digital television available to consumers, providing higher-quality video and audio at competitive prices that they're willing to pay," said Bob Stokes, Director of Operations, Digital Television Operations, Motorola. The MCT5100 M-DTV module integrates Motorola's 8-VSB demodulator, the MCT2100, MPEG decoder and controller to implement a complete Advanced Television Standards Committee (ATSC) digital television. MCT5100 M-DTV accepts analog IF input and features Dolby Digital(R) 5.1 channel audio data output, various video output formats and a serial control port. "There are more than 20 million analog TVs sold in the U.S. each year, and the M-DTV module will allow manufacturers to leverage their experience in analog TV, as well as offer a digital TV at an attractive price," Stokes said. Using Motorola's M-DTV module, manufacturers of televisions, VCRs and set-top boxes will be able to design low-cost alternatives to expensive HDTV sets. Currently, a monitor capable of showing a full high-definition picture in 16:9 aspect ratio may cost from $3,000 to $10,000, and set-top boxes that receive DTV broadcasts start at about $700. The M-DTV module was specifically designed to address the cost of the design and production of DTVs and set-top boxes and the development effort to bring a new DTV to market. Motorola has moved the difficult processing and control of DTV to the module, allowing manufacturers to integrate the module into existing analog TV chassis with minimum changes to the existing design. Once the analog chassis modifications are complete, the M-DTV module can be installed Samples of the M-DTV module are available to OEM partners beginning in November, and production quantities will be available in early 2000.

To: Robert Utne who wrote (6329)	10/4/1999 7:52:00 PM
From: Frederick Smart	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6570

We Need MORE Public Exposure.... >>Fred, Do you find it strange that only one business reporter in the land has reported on the LGE/Zenith situation? It took Reuters, a Bristish-based news organization, to report on my filing. Where are Dow Jones/WSJ, NYTimes, BusinessWeek, Fortune, Forbes, Washington Post, Associated Press, the TV networks and the other big media players? (ok, I didn't expect the Korean-controlled, Washington Times to jump on board) Thanks to David Greising, some facts are emerging. The story is far from told. Agree, the Achilles heel to LGE is public exposure and the resulting shame.>> Bob & Others: If someone can email me the addresses of these and other media contacts I'd be very, very happy to dust off my keyboard again and really light a fire underneath this thing. I have a very busy schedule with my start-up, but I will not miss the chance to craft a very white-hot piece of energy for others to read as a "call to arms." I have been an active poster on various financial forums both here, on Yahoo and on AOL. In the Fall of 1987 I was asked my several people to compose a White Paper on the monopolistic practices of Microsoft. My 20-25 page White Paper was sent to over 400-500 political and media outlets nationwide. I let this group send out the message. The email addresses are buried in my old computer. For the next 2-3 months I received emails from the individuals who had urged me to write who received emails from dozens of these contacts. Even though my name was on the bottom of the message, I prefered to keep my email address out of it. The bottom line was these these and other people thanked me for taking the time to write. They said my work was having an impact. I wish I could be more active with this Zenith situation. I'm thankful that my one letter to Mr. Greisling had a positive impact. I have a list of over 400 email addresses at various media and political outlets, but if someone wants to point me in a more focused direction WITH a personal tie, I'd be happy to use this to our advantage. The biggest thing that can happen to hit LG is to have this story become an International story about White Collar crime for that's what I think it is. It's time to take the gloves off everyone. We need to help Bob while he fights in our corner. Peace. GO!!