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To: DiViT who wrote (40681)	5/7/1999 6:12:00 PM
From: J Fieb	Respond to of 50808

AND the MPEG decode for this box?

To: DiViT who wrote (40681)	5/7/1999 8:14:00 PM
From: J Fieb	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 50808

Had to go back and do some homework..... techweb.com General Instruments' DCT-5000 advanced digital set-top, which is supposed to run either CE or Sony's Aperios, is scheduled for late in the second quarter of 1999, according to Daniel Moloney, senior vice president of advanced network systems at GI, in Horsham, Pa. Wonder what happened to MSFTs SOLOII ASIC?? The Solo II chip integrates 2-D/3-D graphics acceleration and high-quality resizing with Microsoft's unique 2 1/2 MPEG-2 Main Profile @ Main Level (MP@ML) decoding functions. Fabricated by Toshiba using a 0.3-micron CMOS process technology, the 2 1/2 MPEG-2 MP@ML decoder essentially allows a set-top to do high-resolution fast-forward and rewind of the MPEG-2 MP@ML video stream. Alternatively, it can simultaneously decode six MPEG-1 video streams or two MPEG-2 video streams, according to Jim Baldwin, manager of broadband client architecture at Microsoft's WebTV Networks. How NEC got the CPU slot.... techweb.com NEC, others join QED as contenders for sockets in the cable boxes -- GI's set-top-box CPU up for grabs The DCT-5000 is SLEEK and High Tech ENERAL INSTRUMENT ANNOUNCED ITS PLANS FOR THIRD-QUARTER LAUNCH OF ITS DCT-5000+ DIGITAL INTERACTIVE TERMINAL AT THE OS/APPLICATIONS ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE Conference also allowed GI to demonstrate the DCT-5000+'s advanced networking capabilities for IP Telephony, high-speed services and network games and unveil its new high-tech product design HORSHAM, Pa. (May 4, 1999) - General Instrument Corporation (NYSE: GIC) announced its plans to begin field deployment of its DCT-5000+ advanced interactive digital set-top terminal beginning in the third quarter of 1999, at its OS/Applications Environment Conference April 28th and 29th. GI also demonstrated the DCT-5000+'s advanced networking capabilities, using pilot production models, to the 40 representatives from leading North American MSOs and key software suppliers in attendance. These capabilities include: Internet Protocol (IP) telephony, high-speed data services, and network games. The DCT-5000+'s rich application environment provides flexibility in selecting an operating system for deployment in an interactive network. The operating systems and applications environments demonstrated at the conference included products from leading software vendors such as Microsoft, NCI, Sony, and Sun Microsystems, along with various Electronic Interactive Program Guide vendors. "The OS Conference helped our customers evaluate the available choices on GI's open platform and prepare for DCT-5000+ deployment in the coming months," said Denton Kanouff, Vice President of Digital Network Systems for GI. "We recently completed the second pilot production run of the DCT-5000+ interactive digital terminal and are now working as the key strategic partner with these and other leading MSOs to deploy new services, network capabilities, and new software solutions to deliver value-added services on this platform." The DCT-5000+ builds upon GI's industry-leading interactive digital platform to provide a new level of broadband networking services while maintaining support for the traditional analog and digital video services. The DCT-5000+ delivers PC-like functionality to the home video environment with such features as built-in DOCSIS based cable modems, 167 MHz clock speed, 347 MIPS processing, advanced 32-bit 3D graphics, and optional internal IDE hard drives. Its unique triple tuner architecture enables consumers to simultaneously watch television, access the Internet, and talk on the telephone using the system's IP telephony functionality. At the conference, GI also unveiled the new design for the DCT-5000+ production unit, which was designed for simplicity and ease of use. The new design was preferred over existing analog models and DBS set-tops by a two-to-one margin during recent consumer testing and was described as "high-tech" and "sleek." Chris Bowick, Vice President of Technology Development for Cox Communications, said, "We are excited about the tremendous capability of the DCT-5000+ to deliver the vast array of interactive services that Cox is planning in the near future. The number of software options available on this powerful platform is truly impressive." Randy Eliott, Senior Vice President at Shaw Communications, added, "The new DCT-5000+ terminal is very high-tech looking, but the incredible power inside the box is what excites us. Our customers will like the new capabilities. Cable TV will never be the same again." Black's been over on the GIC thread already. GIC is also close to breaking it's 52 wk high. Wonder how GIC got all the software vendors in the same room? Wonder what SONY thinks of this deal? GIC close to 52 wk high. hope we do the same Message 9396630 Not convinced that MediaONe won't turn into just head ends and no set tops for CUBE/DIVI/Canal+......even after listening to Tom L at the tech conference. Any help out there?