James b4 u order ua shipment make sure the waiver on duties on the gadgets has been effected lest you end up with expensive stuff bwhich you have to sell at a loss... On Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 12:30 PM, James Muendo <timrick@gmail.com> wrote:
Totally acceptable.
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-----Original Message----- From: skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd Sent: 14 December 2009 12:21 To: Skunkworks Forum Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Digital Tv
Both Aki and I have not given up on EPG development, we are in information gathering mode and will try our level best to see how to proceed with it. However I think we'll have to hive off a side discussion so as not to involve the entire skunk community on this one, and focus on a core group based on interest.
Those interested could register interest with Aki and we can then put some plan in place on the way forward. Hope this is acceptable.
Kiania D.
On Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 11:54 AM, James Muendo <timrick@gmail.com> wrote:
Am looking at this keenly, I need somebody to advice me accordingly. I want to maybe get say about 5,000 pieces for starters. Kiania, if hopefully the serekali can "behave" I can bring them in maybe in mid- march or early, that depends on how logistics come through.
As of Aki, I hope you haven’t given up on the project. The EPG would have been a great milestone for Kenyan developers and the techie community customising their own transmission.
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-----Original Message----- From: skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd Sent: 13 December 2009 01:44 To: Skunkworks Forum Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Digital Tv
I have been looking for a Set Top Box to install DTT (Digital Terrestrial Television) since the launch to no avail. The last STB I saw was with Mzee Ojwang (during the launch skit) they are quite elusive. My research has however lead to an interesting discovery .. KBC has been running tests using Jacobsons STB Models
http://www.alibaba.com/product-free/103403028/T5_CX_A_Jacobsons_SD_Mpeg4.htm
l which take 4-8 weeks to import. Here is my thought: -
- Does anyone know where I can get an STB immediately? During the launch the President asked the Finance Minister to review duties and taxes (16% VAT and 25% Duty) on STBs, this means that we could get these for KES 5,000 or less.
if NOT
- Can we get critical mass on this list and import these units for our homes and offices. There are some of us who are interested in Electronic Product Guide (EPG) development, and it's imperative to have these devices in as many developers as possible. Aki is champion and am supporting.
According to the Daniel Obath (Chairman DTT Task Force) you to not need a new aerial for the STBs if you have one of those Ellis type antennas. However those of us who use hangers ;-) as they say Kimeumana.
Kiania D.
On Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 10:26 PM, Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe@gmail.com> wrote:
DSTV is based on the DVB-S standard, which is very different from DVB-T, which is what Kenya is using for DTT (Digital Terrestrial television).
so the answer is no - you can't use your DVB-S receiver to get DVB-T transmission.
B
On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 11:01 AM, saich <saiched@gmail.com> wrote:
Let me reframe the question what the skunker was basically asking is if He would be able to use his DSTV Decoder to recieve the free to air digital channels or he would have to buy another set top box
On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 8:49 PM, aki <aki275@googlemail.com> wrote:
On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 8:22 PM, David Kiania | Asentric Consulting
Ltd
<kianiadee@gmail.com> wrote:
For those of you interested in EPG development you'd be interested to know one of the interface providers is Opera, yes the browser. They have done tonnes of work in this arena and I think even have a SDK
for
the same.
I do believe Desktop or Client/Server apps will take a backseat as people venture into mobile and TV app development. Again we can minimize the idea generation and let's do something ...
@Aki thanks for the heads up.
Kiania D.
@David, I believe that there is very good potential for kenyan developers to create a single platform and stations can use this platform to distribute EPG info ( at a fee ofcourse ) . And this is just the beginning of what can be done on DTV systems.
I'm going to paste this thread into the 2010; Kenyan Developers Year thread and pls add as you many details as you can.
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