>But what about the global connectivity issue? Software defined demodulators could solve this problem, just like software defined radio is now solving the prob

>But what about the global connectivity issue? Software defined demodulators could solve this problem, just like software defined radio is now solving the problem of disparate wireless standards (e.g. for emergency responders). The A5 shows that Apple isn't afraid of application-specific processing units. iTV just ships with the correct dongle. > Are they just betting that people will give up cable TV? Why not (besides sports)?