PacketVideo brings Mobile TV to any WiFi device

18 Feb, 2008 Gadgets News

Posted Feb 18th 2008 3:47AM by Thomas Ricker
Filed under: Portable Video
PacketVideo has a new receiver which can pump mobile TV over good ol’ WiFi. PV claims the device will ultimately ship before the year is out in versions supporting over-the-air DVB-H and MediaFLO broadcasting as well as TDtv and WiMAX streaming. Although it’s presumably compatible with any WiFi device, they specifically cite support for the the iphone, N-Series Nokias and HTC devices while demonstrating the device with an ipod touch at Mobile World Congress. The 6.4 x 1.8 x 4-cm block is powered by a lithium-ion battery of unspecified capabilities. Although it’s not stated, we assume the received television can be shared with multiple devices over that wireless link — else why bother with WiFi?