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Managing Technology - The costs of digital
By Jim Paluzzi
I always chuckle when I tell someone that I'm talking to them over a cellular telephone. Invariably, the person on the other end thinks that I'm lying. "You can't be on a cell phone," the caller will protest. "You sound too good!" This is not a plug for some new digital telephone service. The reason I sound so good on my cell phone is that it is an analog cellular telephone; an old-fashioned analog phone, with few bells or whistles. No Web surfing on this phone; no stock quotes or e-mail, either. It's just a phone, and for this application, this old analog phone works great. more

Product Profile: Cameras & Lenses - Zooming in on HD & widescreen
At last year’s NAB and IBC exhibitions, it seemed as if almost every camera manufacturer launched new products focused on high-definition technology. But are broadcasters ready for this? “At the moment, the standard-definition cameras are very, very strong,” says Juan Martinez, JVC Professional product manager. “High-definition cameras are being sold to an elite, small market. We think that HD sales will pick up later, more toward 2003. Because of the expense in purchasing HD equipment and ancillary products, most affiliates cannot afford to produce in HD. … The technology still is not available to everyone.” more

Jumping into the stream
by Brad Dick
A January report from DFC Intelligence (dbpwebcasttrack.com) shows that video streaming on the Internet grew by 215 percent in 2000. More than 900 million streams were accessed. Of those, almost 29 percent were handled by broadband delivery. In addition, the report said that as much as 15 percent of available stream inventory included “in-stream” advertising. Does anyone besides me smell opportunity here? more

NAB 2001 Preview
Going to NAB in Las Vegas this year? Here's a growing list of some of the companies you'll see, along with previews of their new products that will be on display. Also, find out about the special exhibit areas at NAB. more

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