Proof the PC & TV is converging: LG Tvs to have HDD's in them

djliquidice · #1 (**permalink**) 02-07-2007, 02:54 PM

she's a hottie.
» LG offers new series of HD-TV sets with integrated hard-disk drive GadgetRoad - Daily Gadget News

SEOUL, Korea (AVING) -- <Visual News> LG Electronics unveiled its 3-generation time machine TV with dual HD support in Korea market. It allows users to watch two HD channels simultaneously on one screen or they can watch one HD channel while the TV is recording another HD channel. It features 160GB HDD and USB 2.0 connectivity.

This 3-gen time machine TV is available in both LCD and PDP TV lineup in different size - 37,42,47-inch for LCD TV and 50, 60-inch for PDP TVs. The 60-inch PDP TV supports full HD in particular.

Suggested price for LCD models ranges between 2,500,000(KRW) and 4,700,000(KRW) while 50-inch PDP model is priced at around 4,000,000(KRW) and 60-inch PDP 8,900,000(KRW).

PsyKoh · #2 (**permalink**) 02-07-2007, 03:39 PM

Bleh... not really proof of convergence. It's just a TV with a built-in VCR that happens to use an HDD instead of VHS tape.

Same concept, different technology.

djliquidice · #3 (**permalink**) 02-07-2007, 03:40 PM

Eh, PVR Capabilities lie in the realm of Computer techs. These things will be running linux soon and you will be able to surf the web.

Prey521 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-07-2007, 04:06 PM

Too much integration for my taste. Like with any all in one, if one goes in the chitter, you gotta send the whole thing back, no thanks.

Diesel Clown · #5 (**permalink**) 02-07-2007, 04:09 PM

that chick wants me.

djliquidice · #6 (**permalink**) 02-07-2007, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Prey521

Too much integration for my taste. Like with any all in one, if one goes in the chitter, you gotta send the whole thing back, no thanks.

in about 7 - 10 years it will be the norm. :-\

Prey521 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-07-2007, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by djliquidice

in about 7 - 10 years it will be the norm. :-\

You're probably right, but I'll always prefer my separate components.

djliquidice · #8 (**permalink**) 02-07-2007, 04:15 PM

I agree 110% bro.

The neat thing is that if the PVR Dies, the tv will work - as like combo vcr dvd tv sets

SIR NUPE A LOT · #9 (**permalink**) 02-07-2007, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel Clown

that chick wants me.

Shut up fat boy she don't want you! I already had her for breakfast.............mmmmmm Kimchi!

Creature · #10 (**permalink**) 02-07-2007, 10:35 PM

LG has been doing that for a couple of years -- there have been a few LG models for sale in the US with built-in DVRs. But this is the first one I've seen with dual HD tuners.

Diesel Clown · #11 (**permalink**) 02-07-2007, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SIR NUPE A LOT

Shut up fat boy she don't want you! I already had her for breakfast.............mmmmmm Kimchi!

asshat! I'm big boneded.

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Originally Posted by Prey521

You're probably right, but I'll always prefer my separate components.

I completely see your point porf...but I'm all about integration. I love being able to do everything on one thing. It's a tradeoff, I understand this, but in this day and age, too much time is wasted by moving to different machines/programs/etc to accomplish what one thing can do.