What They Say
RapidTVNews reported that Atlanata DTH has a new dongle that can support ATSC 3.0. The unit is based on the established DGI 1011 SD/HD USB plug-in DTV tuner, the DGI-NexGen-Solo is fully ATSC 1.0 and ATSC 3.0 compatible and has a form factor of only 93 x 27 x12 mm.
The DGI-NexGen-Solo uses power sourced directly from the USB port. Antenna connection is via an integral screw-thread coax input. Included software enables the plug-in to turn a computer or Android device into a gateway to platforms such as iOS and Roku. It also offers compatibility with third-party streaming media services including Plex.
Said Atlanta DTH project manager Susan Zhang:
“The DGI-NexGen-Solo includes a wide range of features that make NextGen TV viewing easy and enjoyable, at home or while traveling. It allows viewers to watch live TV, pause and store the programme stream for up to 60 minutes or wind back for up to five minutes. Viewers also gain full access to the electronic programme guide and programme information synopses normally associated with large-screen domestic TVs, plus closed captioning features for people with restricted hearing.”
What We Think
It’s impressive to get this functionality into a dongle. I once had a similar dongle that I carried for a few months, to be able to get DTV channels in the cheap hotels I used to stay in. However, I rarely used it and it got consigned to the (big) box of redundant electronics. I really must clear it out! (BR)
