The Potential Conundrum of Regulating Pay-TV
In last week’s column, I argued the merits (or rather the lack thereof) of extending decency regulations to cable and satellite TV. This week, I’ll point out just how much of a quagmire this would actually be and how difficult it would be to implement, regardless of the merits.
Regulating cable and satellite TV would not be as clear-cut as it might seem on the surface.
Learning from Voom
Voom was thought to be the company that would be able to compete with DirecTV and Echostar in satellite service. However, after a $650 million loss it became clear that the company needed more than technology. By looking inside the Voom Company, you can learn from their business mistakes to avoid the same problems in your own business.
Amazing Things You Might Not Know About Television
The world’s first colour television transmission occurred in John Logie Bairds English studio back in 1928. This transmission showed some blue and red scarves and a UK policeman’s headgear. Also viewed was a mixed bunch of flowers, a gent poking his tongue out and the glowing end of a cigarette.
The 1st TV commercial in history lasted twenty seconds and was for a product mass produced by a corporation called Bulova.
Flat Panel Displays - Beyond Plasma
The term set-top box will become something of a misnomer in the near future, as most displays will become too thin to allow a box to placed on top of them. As the price of plasma & LCD displays has plummeted and their image quality has improved, they are popping up in homes everywhere.
LCD vs. DLP TVs
Two new technologies in the world of TV, DLP and LCD, are now in a tight competition. Not long ago, everyone was talking about Plasma and LCD - which one would win? It became clear to most that Plasma, with its short lifespan of just 3-4 years, was simply not the best choice.
Looking For Satellite TV?
It was 1994 and I had moved into another home and learned that the cable TV line had not been installed to my house. When the cable company told me they would have to dig up my yard to put the line in I wasn’t pleased with the idea or the price they quoted me to do it.
How to Select a Video Display for Your Home Theater
First of all, don’t assume you need a huge video screen in your media room. If your screen is too large, visual fatigue will detract from your theater experience. A good, but general rule for screen size is to select a screen width that is half to one third the distance from the screen to the primary viewing location.
Dish Network Vs. DirecTV - Race For Top Is On
If you have taken sane decision to replace your cable TV with the Satellite TV, one thing is sure that you won’t look back in regret. In fact you would regret for depriving yourself of this modern technology for so long. No doubt, more and more people are adding to the Satellite fold and enjoying this new dimension of the entertainment.
In the know: Dish Network DVR
What’s a DVR system and what else can it brings for us?
DVR is a hard drive that located inside a DVR receive to record and store satellite TV programs in digital format. It is the combination of the advanced technologies of Digital Video Recording and satellite TV system
Through introducing DVR into their free satellite TV package, Dish Network DVR provide you the power to to allow you to watch TV the way you want, when you want.
No More Searching for the Best Satellite Products
You need the best satellite products for your home and business needs, and luckily for you, the market is teaming with the latest and greatest satellite products.
Technology has reached levels of achievement only thought possible in your wildest imagination. This includes satellite service for your television, your radio, and even your Internet set up.
Fri, 5th December 2008
