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To: 100cfm who wrote (11294)	11/28/1999 2:57:00 PM
From: NY Stew	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 54805

100cfm, decided to take some time off from my time off. I have a lot of respect for legwork. JVC's D800 series has only been out a few months as are the newer Sony models. The Gemstar logo on the Sony models is difficult to see unlike the others. It is on the Input cover below the tube and smaller. Sony has had a VCR model in the market containing GuidePlus for nearly a year. When doing legwork I also examine the newer DirecTV receivers from Hughes, Sony and Thomson which contain licensed native guides. Thomson has its new DAC (Digital-Analog-Converter) licensed box out with IMO an excellent native guide. Philips and Sony market the licensed WebTV Plus boxes. All in all, Gemstar has over 30 licensed guides in the market. The V-ChipPlus technology and logo can presently be found on some Zenith models. This is a low revenue feature similar to VCR+ at $2-3/unit. Gemstar's worldwide patent on this parental control technology could generate big numbers but I am not convinced as of yet. Regards Stew