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Sony Introduces HDTV/PC with Blu-ray and 802.11n

by , 3:00 PM EDT, August 30th, 2007

Sony has introduced an integrated LCD HDTV and PC with Core 2 Duo processor, 2 GB of RAM, a 22 inch LCD screen, read-write Blu-ray, 1.3 megapixel camera, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and Cable Card interface.

The computer, which runs Vista Ultimate, features a floating glass design and serves as a computer entertainment center where users can watch and record analog, digital and cable television programming, including premium HD channels. The screen is described as WSXGA+, which is 1680 x 1050 pixels.


VAIOŽ LT HD PC/TV

The screen can also be wall mounted with an optional VESA mount. A special A/V power switch allows the user to shut down the TV portion while the PC continues to run in the background. The 1.3 megapixel camera and echo-cancelling microphone can be used for video conferencing on a broadband connection.

The PC bears a remarkable resemblance to the new Appls iMacs. One notable exception is that it can display protected Blu-ray titles directly on the display.

The LT standard model is priced at a starting point of about US$1,900, according to Sony while the LT HD model with a Blu-ray Disc optical drive will be priced at about US$2,900. Shipments will start in October.

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Close Name:haywire Posts: 11 Joined: 19 Nov 2005
Thu Aug 30, 2007 6:41 pm Subject: Will Sony ever get it?

So. It's a $1,000 premium to add Blu-ray? Without Blu-ray the Sony is $1,900 and with $2,900.

The 22" screen is not 1080i or p. What's with that?

The 24" iMac screen is 1920 x 1200 - which will do 1080p HD nicely. The lesser 24" iMac is $1,800 and the maxed 24" is $2,300.

It's too bad. I really liked Sony stuff - but the products are not so impressive these days.

It seems like Blu-ray is getting squashed lately.


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Thu Aug 30, 2007 10:14 pm Subject: Not bad.
Close Name:iJack Posts: 267 Joined: 13 Jun 2001
Thu Aug 30, 2007 10:27 pm Subject:

I don't believe anyone can tell the difference between 720P and 1080p at computer monitor viewing range.


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Close Name:DaiMac Posts: 952 Joined: 29 Jun 2001
Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:03 am Subject: good if it had 1080p

Yeah, I'm with Haywire, this looks like a nice system outside of its inability to render 1080p. Yes, the difference is minute, but if you have "True HD" content (few do) to compare it is evident. I'm a little surprised that Sony didn't at least offer a high-end model for this purpose, as they seem to have taken on the role of unofficial chief pimps for 1080p in the last couple years. Either way I wasn't personally going to buy it at that price point.

Now if Apple would just put out a non-glossy 1080p screen with a built in computer (like an iMac LE or something), then I'd be all over it, even if I had to make payments.


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