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Sony LV All-In-One Entertainment PC One Ups The LT With HDMI-in And Integrated HD Tuner
Posted by Adrian Covert at 9:00 AM on September 4, 2008
Sony's LV all-in-one PC is the direct successor to the LT desktop PC released earlier this year, but this time around, they added two crucial features — HDMI-in and an integrated ATSC tuner. This means you can watch over the air TV or connect any HD cablebox, DVR, Game Console, DVD/Blu-Ray player, etc..., without the need for special hardware. Furthermore, the 24-inch WUXGA screen works regardless of whether the computer is on or not.
As far as hardware goes, the high end LV has a 3.16 Ghz Core 2 Duo Processor, 4 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD, NVIDIA GEFORCE 9300M Video Card, built-in 1.3 MP webcam and a Blu-ray burner. Connectivity options include A2DP Bluetooth 2.0 and 802.11n wireless networking. It also has tons of inputs, such as 5 USB ports, S-Video, composite video, S/PDIF, Memory Stick Pro and SDHC readers, ExpressCard/34 slot and Ethernet. Plus, the unit is VESA wall mountable, and the wireless keyboard comes with an integrated touchpad.
Sony also announced their JS line of all-in-one PCs, which are the cheaper, far more basic cousin to the LV. Equipped with a 20-inch screen and 3.0 GHz Core 2 Duo processor, the JS is meant to be used as a straight forward computer, as opposed to a media machine. The premium model has a BD-ROM drive, 500 GB HDD, 4 GB RAM, built-in webcam and Intel integrated graphics. It also has A2DP Bluetooth, 802.11n wi-fi, and 5 USB ports. The JS will come in black, silver and pink colours.
The Sony LV will be available this fall starting at US$1600, but expect the spec'd out model to run in the US$3000 range. The JS will also be available in the Fall starting at US$1000, but again, with the higher end features, will likely cost much more. [Sony]
SONY UNVEILS THREE NEW ALL-IN-ONE DESKTOP PCS WITH
BLU-RAY TECHNOLOGYDENVER (CEDIA Booth #600), Sept. 3, 2008 - Merging powerful PC performance with slim stylish LCD panels, Sony today introduced three new all-in-ones-- the VAIO® JS, LV and RT desktop models.
Designed as space-savers, these new models are ideal for everything from everyday computing to editing high-definition video content."These new all-in-ones address all your entertainment and computing needs-- they're an HDTV, Blu-ray Disc™ player and PC in a fashion-forward, clutter-free design," said Xavier Lauwaert, product manager for VAIO product marketing at Sony Electronics.
Casual Computing/ Affordably Priced
The VAIO JS All-in-One desktop chassis sits directly on your desk complete with a storage space for your keyboard.
Equipped with a 20.1-inch (diagonal) LCD display, the JS model features Sony's own XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology so you will experience razor-sharp images in crisp, vivid detail.
An optional Blu-ray Disc ROM optical drive is available for the JS model. Watch pristine HD content or check out exclusive movie previews and downloads utilizing BD-Live™, a Blu-ray feature that enables you to access additional content via your Internet-connected PC.
The unit incorporates an integrated microphone and web cam, with face-tracking technology, so it can follow your movements while video-chatting with friends and co-workers.
The JS model boasts powerful desktop computing while curbing energy consumption and noise. It comes pre-installed with Windows Vista® Home Premium operating system.
The VAIO JS All-in-One model comes in black, silver and pink and starts at around $1,000.
Power-Packed HD Entertainment
Featuring a floating mirror design, the VAIO LV High-Definition PC/TV serves as your entire entertainment hub.It is equipped with a 24-inch (diagonal) WUXGA (1920x1200) widescreen high-definition display, with Sony's original XBRITE-FullHD™ LCD technology, for crystal-clear images.
Most LV models feature a slot-in Blu-ray Disc optical drive so you can enjoy high-definition movies. A rewritable BD drive for recording, storing and playing back personal content on high-capacity BD media is available.And with built-in DVR capabilities and an up to a terabyte of storage, you can create a personal entertainment library with up to 100 hours of HD television.
An industry-unique-feature in an all-in-one PC, the LV model features a 1080p capable HDMI™ input so you can connect your compatible HD cable box, satellite receiver or PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system (all sold separately) via a single cable and enjoy HD entertainment without powering on the PC.
Packing powerful components, the LV model can multi-task through demanding PC applications while editing HD content. The LV model comes with your choice of Windows Vista Home Premium or Vista Ultimate operating systems.
The LV model is equipped with wireless LAN and an integrated power supply allowing the unit to be cleanly mounted on a wall. A wireless keyboard with a built-in touchpad, mouse and remote control are included.
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12trever
Posted 9:33 AM 4/9/08
@Crash Override 777:
All I got is:
"Steve Jobs is holy and Apple is my savior."
[gizmodo.com] 2:16 AM on Aug 29
12trever
takashimiike Ultimate
Posted 9:06 AM 4/9/08
@Crash Override 777: Yeah.. iMacs double as HDTV's, as well as Blu Ray players.
takashimiike Ultimate
urbanturban666
Posted 9:05 AM 4/9/08
more tv makers gotta integrated hd tuners that dont require the crappy sluggish hd boxes from the cable co...
urbanturban666
Crash Override 777
Posted 9:04 AM 4/9/08
iMac anyone.....
Crash Override 777
shamoononon has a hebetudinous dog
Posted 9:51 AM 4/9/08
@urbanturban666: I bought a 'My Little Pony' TV for my daughter last month that had the tuner in... do they still come without them?
shamoononon has a hebetudinous dog
JCM1223
Posted 9:44 AM 4/9/08
the keyboard looks just like Apple's keyboard...
JCM1223
daftrok
Posted 9:43 AM 4/9/08
@takashimiike Ultimate:
I detect sarcasm with a hint of pwned.
daftrok
baltwade
Posted 10:12 AM 4/9/08
@Crash Override 777: What a senseless comment. Also I'm pretty sure Apple wasn't even the first to make the all-in-one computer. I remember seeing one in Computer Shopper when I was in college and I graduated in 1996. I believe Apple's iMac came out later and popularized that design among "the faithful".
baltwade
Con Seannery
Posted 9:57 AM 4/9/08
@JCM1223: Yeah, but that mouse looks like the old eMac hockey puck from that angle, which apple upgraded form their stolen mouse.
Con Seannery
.endejas.
Posted 10:30 AM 4/9/08
@JCM1223: The buttons? Those are how all the Vaio buttons look.
.endejas.
NotMe
Posted 10:43 AM 4/9/08
If iMacs were ugly, they might look like this...
NotMe
Kaiser-Machead on the Edge
Posted 11:15 AM 4/9/08
@JCM1223: Actually, the Macbook is based on Sony's design, which was used on Vaio systems prior to Apple. Before then, it was just nothin' but Powerbook and iBook love.
Kaiser-Machead on the Edge
Kaiser-Machead on the Edge
Posted 11:13 AM 4/9/08
@NotMe: I think these look rather nice. A HELL of a lot nicer than the horrific Dell XPS One and Gateway One.
Kaiser-Machead on the Edge
KurtangleTN
Posted 12:19 PM 4/9/08
It's a shame that Apple doesn't do the same. It's ridiculous to have a 24 inch monitor and not be able to use it for other stuff like gaming consoles.
And no Apple did not invent All in Ones.. infact pretty much all computers prior to Apple were all in one. Apple just sort of brought it back with the original iMac.
KurtangleTN
bahalana
Posted 1:11 PM 4/9/08
OK, what I want to know is does that HDMI in function solely for the display like any HDMI equipped standalone monitor, or is that data available to the PC so it can be used for DVR? As a satellite subscriber, so far I've pretty much been left out in the cold as far as HD on HTPCs, pretty much forcing me to use a proprietary and less flexible DVR from my provider. I've been waiting for an HDMI input solution for some time now.
bahalana
snowy_coke
Posted 2:24 PM 4/9/08
Finally... didn't sony started the scrabble key board thing? only on laptops i guess. based on the looks and specs, can hardly find any flaw. Surprised that iMac comments came in before any other, can't even hookup iMac with any console or external source, crap it might be but i think this is worth it :) there's the hotness right there.
snowy_coke
vgart
Posted 3:07 PM 4/9/08
Nice design,
Sony is the closest of having decent Plastic Design of all PCs.
vgart
xavier_sony
Posted 4:35 PM 4/9/08
@bahalana:
the HDMI IN function is independent of the Windows PC environment. One can view content on the creen from an HDMI source (PC, Camcorder, PS3, Set-tob-box) without having to boot into windows.
xavier_sony
Turbostraw
Posted 8:04 PM 4/9/08
Sexay
Turbostraw
bahalana
Posted 11:30 PM 4/9/08
@xavier_sony: Nuts. OK, thanks, that's what I figured.
bahalana
SpiffySteve
Posted 1:26 PM 4/9/08
I can see where these will be popular. Small city dwellings where space is scarce. People who has living room that doubles as bedroom overnight will find these all-in-ones their perfect companion.
Personally I would be interested if they have 30 < models
SpiffySteve
etimy
Posted 9:41 AM 4/9/08
This will probably end up as one of the most important steps toward merging the television and the computer. I know it's been done before, but no tv company has ever made a computer that looks this nice and can really be used as a TV. If they could up the size to say 65 inches, and make it wall mountable, I think we've seen the end of the seperate desktop, monitor and tv, throw in a tivo on the big version and we pretty much have the ultimate device in your room.
etimy