 Motorola Brings the Broadband Home to CES |
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In recognition of its broadband-home technology, Motorola has received two CES Innovation Design and Engineering Awards. Motorola's DCP501 -- the first offering from Motorola's DCP 500 Series Home Theater System -- and the Motorola simplefi wireless digital audio receiver were recognized for bringing a new level of entertainment to the broadband home. [an error occurred while processing this directive] Motorola's broadband products are designed to make it easier and faster for consumers to take advantage of the new applications broadband can deliver into and throughout their homes. For Motorola, the "broadband home" means playing a video game up to 100 times faster with your friend overseas from your wireless laptop while downloading MP3s from the Internet and then listening as your PC's digital music files are streamed wirelessly through your home stereo speakers. It means access to the latest home entertainment options like video-on-demand, always-on high-speed broadband connection and interactive TV through one gateway with the convenience of one service provider. Most importantly, it means putting the pieces in place to realize broadband's full promise for consumers. Motorola envisions a broadband-enabled home that provides Internet access and high-bandwidth entertainment virtually anywhere. As consumers take an increasingly active role in adopting technology for the home that will utilize broadband's convenience, speed and reliability, About the Products Motorola DCP501 The DCP501 Home Theater System is the first consumer electronics product that combines a digital cable receiver, CD/DVD player, and AM/FM stereo-AV receiver (powered by a 5x100 Watts/channel amplifier) -- all with the ease of plug-and-play installation. Motorola designed the DCP501 to provide an easy option for consumers who want to experience today's most popular entertainment technologies and interactive broadband services from a single, convenient unit. This DCP501 was developed based on Motorola's market research, which showed an increase in consumer demand for home theater products and interactive digital cable services. Additional studies showed that consumers preferred a single-unit product that would enhance their experience by simplifying remote controls and wiring operations. Motorola simplefi Motorola developed the simplefi wireless digital audio receiver with its California-based software partner, SimpleDevices, to take advantage of the convenience and quality of digital audio. Digital music is ultra-popular, but Motorola recognizes that few consumers want to sit in front of their home PCs to listen to it. The Motorola simplefi enables users to stream Internet digital audio to the existing stereo equipment in their homes. The Motorola simplefi marks what the company calls the first time that high-fidelity playback of digital streaming audio is made possible in an easy-to-use wireless home product. Consumers can take advantage of the broadband connection to download content in traditional MP3 fashion or stream it directly through the home stereo system. All they need is the Motorola simplefi package (which includes a wireless network adapter to be attached to the home computer and the simplefi receiver) and a home stereo. A wireless remote puts the controls right in the user's hand. With one push of the remote's "TagIt!" button, content is easily tagged for review later. This tagged data can be used to search for concert tickets, purchase CDs or read artists' biographies. SURFboard cable modem SB4200 The SB4200 cable modem is the newest member of Motorola's industry-leading SURFboard cable modem family. The Motorola SB4200 is consumer-friendly, offering both Ethernet and USB interface connectivity to help ensure compatibility with almost any PC or Macintosh network-ready system. The modem offers increased speed and ease of use for all kinds of applications, can support up to 32 users, and offers a conveniently located stand-by switch, which enhances security and convenience. Broadband Signal Boosters and Signal Splitters Motorola broadband booster and splitter products provide a clear signal; allowing individuals to enjoy cable-delivered entertainment and services and helping business users grow. Signal Booster The Motorola Signal Booster is designed to improve broadband signal strength up to 32 times and help eliminate the common effects of "snowy" pictures. This amplifier enables the clear transmission of multiple voice, video, and data services via broadband consumer products, such as set-top terminals and cable modems. The Signal Booster, which comes with a one-year limited warranty, is sold as a self-install kit with all of the necessary equipment included. Signal Splitter The Signal Splitter line of in-home splitters enables several broadband products to be used from the same signal source. Unlike traditional splitters, Motorola's Signal Splitters have been designed to reduce distortion and potential surge damage. The Signal Splitters are available in two-, three- and four-way splitter combinations. 4DTV Digital System Motorola's 4DTV product family benefits satellite TV customers with more choices, better value, and higher quality. The 4DTV system allows C-Band owners and serious home-theater enthusiasts to receive the same master broadcast signal that small dish companies, cable companies, and local broadcast affiliates receive prior to their rebroadcast of the program. It provides customers with the highest-quality picture and sound -- technically superior to any other consumer TV delivery system. Motorola is showcasing its DSR-922 4DTV digital satellite receiver and its DSR-905 sidecar. The DSR-922 is a single box that allows consumers to surf between analog and digital channels in a seamless fashion. The DSR-905 provides an add-on option for existing C-Band systems, allowing subscribers to add digital performance -- and an additional 200 channels -- to their current analog systems at an low price-point. Both the DSR-922 and the DSR-905 sidecar can receive master broadcast high-definition television (HDTV) signals when used with the HDD-200 High-Definition Decoder, also on display at CES. About Motorola Broadband Communications Sector The Motorola Broadband Communications Sector was created when General Instrument Corporation (GI) was acquired by Motorola, Inc. in January 2000. Combining GI's converged voice, video, and data networks with Motorola's global reach and brand identity, the Motorola Broadband Communications Sector focuses on broadband solutions that deliver interactive television, the Internet, and telephone services over wired and wireless networks. Source: Motorola RELATED FORUMS: RELATED SITES: • Broadcast Newsroom • DTV Professional • IBC News |
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