accessDTV And NxtWave Communications Partner To Bring Digital Television To PC Users

The Personal Computer Will Greatly Expand DTV Access

9-Jan-01

NxtWave Communications Inc. (nxtwavecomm.com), a developer of broadband communications integrated circuits (ICs) announced that accessDTV, a manufacturer of digital media receiver solutions for displaying digital television (DTV) on computer desktops, has designed the NXT2000 QAM/VSB receiver chip into its line of PC-DTV products. AccessDTV provides a host of DTV solutions that allow PC users to tune, view, record and replay digital television broadcasts. An accessDTV-equipped PC can also serve as a set-top converter for HDTV displays. Consumers will also be able to work on their PC, surf the Internet or check e-mail, in addition to selecting any television program to view. AccessDTV's PC-DTV products allow users to enjoy the exceptional picture quality of DTV, which is enhanced by the superior reception offered by the NXT2000 receiver chip, at a very attractive cost for digital TV viewing. ""NxtWave has been a strong proponent of DTV and its many benefits, including superior reception and a much clearer picture,"" said Matt Miller, President and CEO of NxtWave Communications. ""AccessDTV's PC-DTV products deliver these benefits to more consumers by offering a low cost point-of-entry, which will generate awareness and promote the industry even further."" ""Most people could tune digital TV broadcasts today, but they simply don't have the right equipment,"" said Dewey Weaver, CEO of accessDTV. ""AccessDTV which integrates the NXT2000 chip for clear high definition broadcast display gives PC users the flexibility and choice of selecting digital television programs at the most cost effective price."" The accessDTV digital media receiver solution will be available in the first quarter of 2001. For more information about AccessDTV, visit www.accessdtv.com. For more information about NxtWave Communications Inc., visit www.nxtwavecomm.com.

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