Syntax-Brillian Comments on FCC Fine

[HardOCP News]

According to DigiTimes, Syntax-Brillian still isn’t happy with the fine it has to pay the FCC, even though it is now less than half the original amount imposed.

The company stated it was disappointed with the ruling and intends to seek further review of the action, while adding that the FCC's investigation focused on mid-size television models that have been discontinued for some time. The company has replaced these models with its next-generation Olevia LCD TVs with integrated digital tuners. Syntax-Brillian emphasizes that its Olevia LCD HDTVs are 100% digital and have been so for nearly two years.

 

[Fharakin]

This is what I got from this whole story:

"We were ripping our customers off and advertising false claims about our product, subsequently we got caught with our pants down and don't think it is fair because no one knocked before they opened the door."

 

[Methadras]

I thought about buying Olevia TV's once. Glad I didn't. Vizio is what I buy now and I hope I am not made to feel like a dope for it.

 

[m0deth]

I've had my Olevia 32 for over two years now, and I've had no probs, it was clearly labeled as to what it could do, and it does it well still. I think retailers more than manufacturers are responsible for the end user information at point of sale.

Two friends have one, and my brother in law as well, all happy afaik. Check that list, there are many more being "fined" for this....when does the FCC and Congress get "fined" for screwing up the transition deadline in the first place? lol It's all a joke really