Some specs: The AnyPlay P-DVR TZ-LC100 has a 8.5 inch LCD screen that folds down when not in use. It also has stereo speakers, a docking station that charges a battery, and 60GB of storage. Reports say that the device can also play DVDs and CDs.
This is somewhat suprisising news from Comcast which hasn't come up with anything really exciting in the time-shifting or place-shifting arenas. The partnership with Panasonic was crucial because Comcast focuses on software.
Generally, this looks like a great little player. The biggest downside is the storage capacity. Although 60GB is a lot for a portable player, most regular set-tops have about 160GB, which will make it less than ideal for storing lots of HD content.
The portable player will be available in early 2009 but did not disclose pricing.
EchoStar currently offers PocketDish and SlingMedia makes software that lets customers view TV shows on their set-tops via PCs and many models of smart phones.
Some questions about this device:
Is it networked? Can it grab music or videos stored on my PC?
Will there be any Wi-Fi capabilities? Having Wi-Fi would be a great for grabbing content on the go. Otherwise, you'll be stuck with whatever you recorded on TV.
Can you transfer videos to other devices? Sharing TV shows or movies with friends would be a great idea, but something the networks or movie studios probably wouldn't allow.
[Via Engadget]
[tags] Comcast, Panasonic, CES, AnyPlay, DVR, cable, portable DVR, HD DVR [/tags] Comcast Unveils AnyPlay Portable DVR Player
January 7th, 2008 No Comments
At CES, Comcast and Panasonic teamed up to unveil a portable HD DVR player that also functions as a regular set-top box for the home.
Some specs: The AnyPlay P-DVR TZ-LC100 has a 8.5 inch LCD screen that folds down when not in use. It also has stereo speakers, a docking station that charges a battery, and 60GB of storage. Reports say that the device can also play DVDs and CDs.
This is somewhat suprisising news from Comcast which hasn't come up with anything really exciting in the time-shifting or place-shifting arenas. The partnership with Panasonic was crucial because Comcast focuses on software.
Generally, this looks like a great little player. The biggest downside is the storage capacity. Although 60GB is a lot for a portable player, most regular set-tops have about 160GB, which will make it less than ideal for storing lots of HD content.
The portable player will be available in early 2009 but did not disclose pricing.
EchoStar currently offers PocketDish and SlingMedia makes software that lets customers view TV shows on their set-tops via PCs and many models of smart phones.
Some questions about this device:
Is it networked? Can it grab music or videos stored on my PC?
Will there be any Wi-Fi capabilities? Having Wi-Fi would be a great for grabbing content on the go. Otherwise, you'll be stuck with whatever you recorded on TV.
Can you transfer videos to other devices? Sharing TV shows or movies with friends would be a great idea, but something the networks or movie studios probably wouldn't allow.
[Via Engadget]
[tags] Comcast, Panasonic, CES, AnyPlay, DVR, cable, portable DVR, HD DVR [/tags]
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Some specs: The AnyPlay P-DVR TZ-LC100 has a 8.5 inch LCD screen that folds down when not in use. It also has stereo speakers, a docking station that charges a battery, and 60GB of storage. Reports say that the device can also play DVDs and CDs.
This is somewhat suprisising news from Comcast which hasn't come up with anything really exciting in the time-shifting or place-shifting arenas. The partnership with Panasonic was crucial because Comcast focuses on software.
Generally, this looks like a great little player. The biggest downside is the storage capacity. Although 60GB is a lot for a portable player, most regular set-tops have about 160GB, which will make it less than ideal for storing lots of HD content.
The portable player will be available in early 2009 but did not disclose pricing.
EchoStar currently offers PocketDish and SlingMedia makes software that lets customers view TV shows on their set-tops via PCs and many models of smart phones.
Some questions about this device:
Is it networked? Can it grab music or videos stored on my PC?
Will there be any Wi-Fi capabilities? Having Wi-Fi would be a great for grabbing content on the go. Otherwise, you'll be stuck with whatever you recorded on TV.
Can you transfer videos to other devices? Sharing TV shows or movies with friends would be a great idea, but something the networks or movie studios probably wouldn't allow.
[Via Engadget]
[tags] Comcast, Panasonic, CES, AnyPlay, DVR, cable, portable DVR, HD DVR [/tags]
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