US DTV Patent Royalties Are $24–$40 262
shiroobi writes "Wow! $24-40 USD a pop? This would seem to mean that every TV is already marked up with this cost now that ATSC tuners are required. Looks like Vizio is fighting something like this already against Funai."
Re:Somewhat dubious. (Score:5, Funny)
Well, hey, if we didn't all pay for V-Chips then parents would have to pay more per V-Chip. Isn't the purpose of non-breeders to financially subsidize all those fertile people who managed the herculean task of rutting without birth control?
That explains the $40 coupon (Score:5, Funny)
The government is footing the bill for the patent fees. The consumer then pays the actual cost of the device.
Re:Please increase the cost of televisions (Score:3, Funny)
There's one marked 'Brightness,' but it doesn't work.
-- Gallagher.
Re:Early adopters (Score:1, Funny)