Top 5 MDTV (atsc-m/h) Gadgets

#5. Vizio Razor LED TV’s
Two new Vizio Razor models will feature ATSC-M/H capable tuners and are extremely slim coming in at under 1 inch thick for easy mobility. The VMB090 will feature a 9 inch LED display, mdtv tuner, and a price tag around $199.99. The larger VMB100 will feature a 10 inch LED display, mdtv tuner and a price tag of $229.99.

#4. FLO TV
While FLO TV is currently the most publically advertised MDTV device it also has a few major drawbacks.

Featuring a 3.5″ , 320 x 240 pixel resolution touch-screen display, built-in speakers, audio output and a wide variety of available programming compared to most current MDTV markets FLO TV is coming out of the gate strong.

However, FLO TV has several drawbacks that we believe in time will see the service fade. First, FLO TV requires not only a $250 equpiment charge for the 3.5″ display, but also requires a monthly programming charge unlike other devices sporting a ATSC-M/H tuner and allowing you to pickup free over-the-air broadcasts. Availability and programming are also limited as local broadcasters continue to adopt free MDTV broadcasts.

FLO TV has a good backing and a large headstart, but we believe free will win out in the end. [...]

Envivio 4Caster C42 Delivers Highest Quality Video for Mobile TV Broadcast Applications

Envivio Inc. today introduced Envivio 4Casterâ„¢ C42 for Mobile Broadcast, a new generation of video encoder/transcoder for delivering Mobile TV broadcast services in markets around the world. Combining the processing power of the latest Intel multi-core server processors with Envivio’s newest high-efficiency, high-quality Extremeâ„¢ video codec, 4Caster C42 for Mobile Broadcast provides full support for the world’s most important mobile TV broadcast standards including ATSC-M/H for Mobile DTV, CMMB, DVB-H and [...]

The Tivit Mobile Digital TV Connectivity Device

The Tivit, made by Valups, is a Mobile Digital TV connectivity device that sends over-the-air TV signals to iPhones, BlackBerrys and laptops via WiFi. The Tivit is expected in the spring, and will retail between $90 and $120.

Compatible devices include the iPhone 3G and 3GS, third-generation iPod Touch, BlackBerry phones with Wi-Fi, and Windows PCs. The Tivit has a built-in, 3 hour rechargeable [...]

Local TV for Devices on the Move

Who has time to sit on the couch and watch TV anymore? In the last 10 years, broadcasters have lost 25 percent of their audience. So to win back some viewers, the industry has a plan to grab their attention while they are on the [...]