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Dyle Mobile TV

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EricStein

The marketing blitz for broadcast industry's answer to the threat of broadband mobile TV is in full swing. They're betting that a portable tuner sells well during the holidays. One major drawback to Dyle is that if successful, they may use more bandwidth from participating stations if they decide to expand - space that could be used for an extra subchannel network not seen in some markets.

Any thoughts?
 
The technology does not work very well. It is no competition for broadband. This new gadget will help, but not much.
 
Here's a user's review of the Dyle mobile DTV:

http://www.tvnewscheck.com/playout/2013/10/dyles-new-device-clunky-setup-not-very-wireless/

Broadcasters are basically giving up on mobile DTV (as has the market) and waiting for ATSC 3.0 to eventually become a reality. Multiscreen/multi-platform TV will be an integral and seamless part of the technology.

In the meantime, more networks and broadcast groups are getting behind and investing in Syncbak which allows streaming local TV on pads and smartphones. All it requires of the consumer is an iOS or Android device with GPS and downloading the free Syncbak app. It works on 4G LTE, 3G and WiFi.

http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65501/cbs-streaming-to-mobile-using-syncbak?ref=search
 
I noticed from one participating station's Facebook page that Dyle is running a traveling roadshow to coffee shops in each market they serve, and they're going to be in Phoenix on Tuesday.

As for the Audiovox receiver they're pushing, it's currently the 906th best selling electronics item on Amazon. It was in the 700s earlier. The positive reviews seem like they were written by station employees. I just don't see that many people being interested in this. The idea of having to take an extra peripheral around everywhere seems to be an inconvenience for many. However, I expect the HD Radio Alliance-like ad blitz to get heavier as Christmas nears.

http://www.amazon.com/Audiovox-Mobi...&qid=1384101667&sr=8-1&keywords=audiovox+dyle
 
Carmine5 said:
Here's a user's review of the Dyle mobile DTV:

http://www.tvnewscheck.com/playout/2013/10/dyles-new-device-clunky-setup-not-very-wireless/

Broadcasters are basically giving up on mobile DTV (as has the market) and waiting for ATSC 3.0 to eventually become a reality. Multiscreen/multi-platform TV will be an integral and seamless part of the technology.
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ATSC 3.0 is 5-10 years away, and it will be an improvement on the current system. But, the question remains whether or not it will be compatible with the current system. All over-the-air viewers really need is more boxes to buy to keep their TV's working.
 
EricStein said:
I noticed from one participating station's Facebook page that Dyle is running a traveling roadshow to coffee shops in each market they serve, and they're going to be in Phoenix on Tuesday.
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I saw the plug on Fox10 this morning. I still don't understand why someone would consider current TV programming enticing enough to carry yet another mobile device around so they could watch on a 4" screen.
 
It's also no good if you can't receive live sporting events on the system (one of the Amazon reviews pointed this out--Dyle stations can't rebroadcast NFL games).
 
EricStein said:
ATSC 3.0 is 5-10 years away, and it will be an improvement on the current system. But, the question remains whether or not it will be compatible with the current system. All over-the-air viewers really need is more boxes to buy to keep their TV's working.
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No, 3.0 won't be compatible at all with ATSC 1.0 or 2.0. It's really more inline with Europe and DVB-T/H, using OFDM instead of 8VSB. You will either have to get a new set or a tuner box (and for me, a new exciter).

In many ways, mobile DTV is following a similar path to HD Radio. Not many people know about it or care. It requires buying a new receiving device and is not readily available in consumer electronics gear. Stations started ramping up for mobile DTV but have now pretty much stopped.

On the other hand, consumers seem to have little problem paying for low cost monthly subscriptions for TV services. Eight dollars seems to be the magic price point. So it may be that Aereo will be a big hit. Aereo+Netflix for $16.00 a month could be the next big combo. Who knows?
 
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