Hughes Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) The Hughes Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) was first launched in 1994 and quickly became the fastest selling consumer electronics product in history. DirecPC soon followed which offered both TV and PC satellite signals. In essence, the system uses two LNB (Low noise block downconverters) - one for satellite signals, the other for the DirecPC signals.  The LNB consists of a teflon board assembly housed in a metal box. Future Teardown reports will cover the following products: - Seiko Raputer Wristwatch Computer - Nokia 8810 GSM Telephone - Sony GRDVX Camcorder   For more information, contact Prismark Partners or the IEEC at Binghamton University. Warranty Disclaimer -- All information used in the preparation of this report was obtained from sources believed to be reliable at the time the information was collected. Prismark Partners LLC, its employees, its agents, and assignees have exercised their best efforts in preparing this report. Prismark Partners LLC extends no warranties with respect to this information and shall bear no liability whatsoever to the report recipient or to any other party as a result of the use of this report or the information contained herein.

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