Laser Launches Portable Digital TVs
Pocket-sized television devices are nothing new, but pocket-sized TVs with built-in digital tuners are, at least in Australia. Laser have announced their new range of DVB-T portable TVs.
There are three models in the range, including the entry-level C30, the mid-range MP32 and the high-end ST35. All three devices come with a 3.5-inch LCD screen, auto-scanning and a built-in antenna. The C30 can double as a set-top box, has a built-in FM radio tuner and remote control; the MP32 can double as a DVR, as well as a PMP and MP3 player and the ST35 brings a touchscreen interface to the table.
In this age of iTunes, iPhones and (*cough*) Bittorrent, I can’t image there’s too big a market for this type of device. But for $150 for the C30, $200 for the MP32 and $230 for the ST35, at least they’re reasonably priced…
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what a great idea. should be implemented into more pmp’s, along with radio, I can only assume that reception is the main issue. I don’t know about you, but it would be nice to not have to rely on slow, spotty, expensive internet for content.
and to not have to pay for, or steal everything.
Brilliant idea if you ask me. I can’t think of any other way I can watch the cricket (at work) this summer…
Do they have HD tuners?
Hi Don,
No HD tuners as yet – these are standard definition only.
Chris
Does the tuner ‘remember’ a found channel or is it a purely ’search and show’ type of tuner?
I just got one.Picture quality is superb. It’s just like all Digital tuners with subs and epg.
But beware you need to be in a high reception area otherwise no channels.
I can pick up only 3 channels Ten,SBS and ABC. 7 and 9 are no shows.
Nice novelty value.That’s about it.