Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Technology Stocks : Intel Corporation (INTC) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Road Walker who wrote (43121)	12/23/1997 9:17:00 AM
From: Mohan Marette	Respond to of 186894

John: here is a link to world GDP growth, it might be some use to the thread, as it will give us a general idea of expected output growth. investors.com

To: Road Walker who wrote (43121)	12/23/1997 11:46:00 AM
From: greenspirit	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

Hi John, Article...INTEL SHOWS DTV TECHNOLOGY ENDORSING ALL-FORMAT RECEPTION ON PC December 23, 1997 CONSUMER MULTIMEDIA REPORT via Individual Inc. : Breaking ranks with Microsoft and PC makers that insist broadcasters transmit only standard-definition (SD) 480p digital TV (DTV) signal that can be displayed on PCs, chipmaker Intel this month demonstrated software that would convert all DTV resolution formats for display on monitors of any capability. System, based on Hitachi-developed All Format Decoder (AFD) proposed 2 years ago, was shown shortly after Intel applied to FCC for license to run experimental DTV station (CMR Dec 8 p5). This month's events gave 2nd indication that Intel is moving swiftly to develop and market technology for DTV in time for launch of broadcasts next Nov. Company recently told us it's working on chipsets for DTV products, thereby expanding supply to be available from Lucent and Mitsubishi, Motorola and Sarnoff, and individual TV set-makers. Chipmaker also is working on technology for DVD and DVD-ROM, as is Microsoft. "Business reality" was impetus behind decision to support all-format DTV reception for PCs, Intel spokeswoman said. Earlier this year, company had concurred with Microsoft, Compaq and others that receiver/decoder for all 18 DTV formats would be too costly for PCs and unnecessary, as monitors optimally can display only 480p and can't handle interlaced but higher resolution signals. Intel now contends it's economically feasible to perform all-format reception through software implementation. Spokeswoman told us company plans to make AFD chips for outboard converter box, conventional desktop PCs, PC/TV-convergence home theater. "It's a new opportunity for Intel, and we hope to bring affordable DTV to the market," she said. Besides accepting multiple formats and converting incoming signal to best resolution display can handle, receivers will handle any transport mode -- broadcast, cable, satellite. Intel didn't speculate on pricing-of software system, but in past Hitachi has estimated its AFD could make retail debut at about $300 in set-top converter box. Chipset built into TV would cost less, and price would drop rapidly, adding only $50 to cost of set. AFD chipset would carry just 10% premium over dedicated, SD-only processors, Hitachi said. Although Intel and Hitachi haven't signed definitive agreement for licensing or manufacturing, they have been working together on AFD, Intel spokeswoman said. Preview of "prototype content" for interactive DTV programs accompanied demonstration of AFD software. Briefing at Intel's Santa Clara, Cal., lab included "work in progress" by PBS, Nickelodeon and National Football League. Company has DTV "alliances" with those and others, including Cable Labs, broadcasters and satellite services, spokeswoman said. Goal is to establish standards to ensure that interactive DTV programs can be transmitted on all delivery platforms, she said. _____________________________________________________________________ It looks like Intel is aggresively going after those eyeballs Andy has been talking about. Michael ÿ