09-24-2003, 07:30 PM
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Sony To Sell PDA-Compatible TV Tuners
"Consumer electronics maker Sony Corp said on Wednesday it planned to ship in December samples of a mini digital broadcast tuner module that would enable mobile phones to act as televisions. The tuner module, which is smaller than a postage stamp, can be used in mobile applications such as cell phones or personal digital assistants (PDAs)."
So, I have a question for all of you who want everything in a PDA: what do you do when the next great thing comes out, like TV embeddability as suggested by Sony's new chipset? Then, there'll be FM radio, game control, high-res camera, speakers... where do we stop with PDAs? :lol: Don't get me wrong -- I think this is a fantastic idea -- it just makes it increasingly harder to define what the ultimate PDA is.
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09-24-2003, 07:50 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Bandwidth permitting, I would love to watch TV on my phone/PDA. It would be a good way to relax in a long train or car ride, catch the latest sporting or stock changes, and much more. What do you think? Will TV eventually come over the phone network, or will it pick up OTA broadcasts?
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09-24-2003, 07:59 PM
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I'm just waiting on them to get EVERYTHING into a PDA and then implant it in my brain! Direct neural interface is the only way to go, no need for screens or manual inputs, everything goes straight into your mind! Perfect graphics and instantaneous input!
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09-24-2003, 08:10 PM
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Ponderer
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Direct neural interface is the only way to go
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Wow!!! You should patent your idea. One day you might be able to sue Macrosoft or something.
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09-24-2003, 08:11 PM
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Philosopher
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Re: Sony To Sell PDA-Compatible TV Tuners
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Originally Posted by Janak Parekh
Don't get me wrong -- I think this is a fantastic idea -- it just makes it increasingly harder to define what the ultimate PDA is.
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Well, isn't that what is happening? Finding out a PDA is a temporary solution while everything gets smaller and merges into a multimedia organizer?
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09-24-2003, 08:14 PM
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Philosopher
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Originally Posted by Sslixtis
I'm just waiting on them to get EVERYTHING into a PDA and then implant it in my brain! Direct neural interface is the only way to go, no need for screens or manual inputs, everything goes straight into your mind! Perfect graphics and instantaneous input!
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I'm so right there with you on this. I think there was a thread before about "the ultimate PDA" and I said neuro interface and bio powered.
Put it all in, then put it in me.
And I want to be able to do a projection display from out of one of my eyes or at least have s-video out.
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09-24-2003, 08:16 PM
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Mystic
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Originally Posted by Kaber
I'm so right there with you on this. I think there was a thread before about "the ultimate PDA" and I said neuro interface and bio powered.
Put it all in, then put it in me.
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will be painful.
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09-24-2003, 08:17 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Built in FM would be nice. I would really like a nice game boy like button set-up. That would make a PPC the ultimate emulation device.
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09-24-2003, 08:18 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Aug 2002
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Tri-corder
I think the PDA is evolving into the tri-corder from Star Trek. Full on system to diagnose systems operations, personal health, communications, analysis. It already can be used in terminal mode, just saw the article to connect your PDA up to a Voyager Pulse Oximeter and PDR...Only thing it needs to do now is be able to recognize alternative lifestyles.
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09-24-2003, 08:22 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Apr 2007
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I already watch TV on my PDA at home using WiFi and Snapstream. With Snapstream I also watch at work through the web interface.
I just got PCS Vision service so I'm working on getting it wireless to my PDA :mrgreen:
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