Thomson Multimedia, DirecTv Inc. [GMH] and Microsoft Corp [MSFT] announced an expanded and enhanced version of DirecTv's DBS service, including a new, RCA receiver and Internet access.
The new receiver "is scheduled to be available for retail purchase by the 2000 holiday shopping season," company officials said. The price has not yet been decided, according to James Harper, Thomson's spokesman.
"It's a little early to tip our competition" on the price, he said, but it will be "competitive."
The new system will have two satellite tuners and a large hard disk drive for digital video recording. The feature will enable subscribers to view or record two programs simultaneously by using a built-in, picture-in-picture capability or to view one program while recording another.
No comments:
Post a Comment