Dec 22
This may not be a U.S. story just yet, but it’s worth noting: the Israeli-based Siano Mobile Silicon announced that Garmin, Mio, and Navigon will be sourcing its latest MDTV receiver chips for upcoming mobile TV-capable GPS devices.
That means that the latest MDTV-equipped PNDs (portable navigation devices) will offer broadcast mobile TV, plus new circuitry to ensure crystal clear reception in “urban canyons” (meaning cities with tall buildings) and when traveling at high speeds.
The receivers offer “free-to-the-user” ad-supported mobile TV viewing from major terrestrial broadcast channels. For now, the devices will land in Korea, Europe, China, and Brazil, with different technologies to support the various standards.
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