Takeaway TV is on its way.

by editor@text4price.com @ 23 May 2006 - 10:38:35

At Text4price we've observed that if you leave home without your mobile, there's a part of your brain which has evolved to trigger a nervous convulsion that will stop you in your tacks just as you step out of the door. Suddenly, life without a mobile is unthinkable.

That's why people who previously would panic at the mere thought of taking a family photo can now be seen capturing family bliss on their 
latest cameraphone. And why the musically disenfranchised folks who treasured their cassette tape of Phil Collins' greatest hits are now listening to 
MP3s through their handsfree kits.

The question is, if you had a TV in your pocket, would the same be true? We believe the answer is a resounding, yes. In spite of the small lower quality screens of early 3G mobile phones, they are now at the cutting edge of the 'TV on the go' movement.

Although 3G was heralded as one of the first uses of the mobile's 3G data 
connection, it has been slow to take off. And just as we see some of the big media 
players, such as SKY, start to deliver content, many countries are considering 
adopting a wide variety of other digital broadcast technologies suitable for 
delivering such content to a mobile device.

Unfortunately, this means some difficult choices for we consumers as, unlike the 
promise of 3G, every world region seems to be backing a different standard.

In the UK we already have DAB in place and it seems to be achieving some success 
in converting the masses towards digital broadcasting. It is likely that DVB-H 
will follow here too.

However, if you just can't wait for this new batch of devices to be released and you're a Vodafone customer, you can pick up Sky Mobile TV, with 19 channels including the popular Sky one and MTV, on its 3G network with a compatible device and suitable tariff.

Equally, with 02 successfully trialling a DVB-H service, it won’t be long before we 
have back a technology horse just like we did with VHS and Betamax. We think that just as the early signs are that we are slowly switching to DVB it’s likely that DVB-H will win through.

One of the first few phones geared up for DVB-H is Nokia's forthcoming N92 but if you can't wait for that, here's Text4price's choice of some video friendly phones to get you started.

Nokia N70

Perfectly suited for Mobile TV as you can turn the screen sideways to fit a 
bigger picture.

 

Motorola V3x

Its stylish and thin clamshell will deliver mobile telly without the usual pocket bulge.

Sony Ericsson W900i

This phone's swing-out LCD is perfect for showing off those televisuals to your mates.
 

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