Sony today introduced the VAIO LT HD PC/TV, a new high-definition PC/TV model.
Featuring a floating glass design, the VAIO LT HD PC/TV allows you to watch and record analog, digital and cable television programming, including premium HD channels. A Cable CARD is required.
Part of a series, the new LT PC/TV comes in multiple configurations, including a standard and an HD model. The high-definition version features a Blu-ray Disc optical drive so you can watch high-definition movies, as well as record, store and play back personal content on high-capacity BD media (up to 50 GB on a single disc).
The unit features a 22-inch diagonal WSXGA+ widescreen display, with Sony’s XBRITE-HiColor LCD technology.
The LT PC/TV has a mounting capability that allows users to attach a VESA-compatible mount (sold separately) to the unit and hang it on the wall of your bedroom, kitchen, office or attach to your desk.
Since the LT PC/TV can be used for television viewing as well as computing functions, an A/V power button lets you shut down the TV function, while your PC continues to run in the background. Sony says this lets you quickly turn the TV off and on without waiting for the PC to shut down or boot up.
The model features a built-in 1.3 megapixel camera and an echo-cancelling microphone for video messaging
The VAIO LT HD PC/TV features an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM, built-in wireless 802.11n, and a discrete graphics card.
The unit comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Ultimate.
The LT standard model will start at about US$1,900, while the LT HD model with a Blu-ray Disc optical drive will go for around $2,900.
Source: http://www.sony.com/
Wow, and look at that, it’s a MATTE DISPLAY.
I thought consumers loved glossy.
Hmm, and they want to say that iMacs are expensive….
Sony has no shame.
Too expensive. Hobbled with inferior OS.
No sale.
Now if we could just put Mac OS X on that!
Frontrow? Cool.
i actually like the way it looks, but it’s new 24-inch iMac all the way for my next computer purchase…
…And as far as Blue-ray vs HD-DVD goes… I’m rooting for both to lose. Sadly, that won’t happen.
Both are anti-consumer, DRM-laden crap formats. In fact, looking at Sony’s less-than-stellar track record in regards to fscking the consumer, Blue-ray might be the worst of the formats. I wish Apple would just support both or come up with their own format….
Looks better than the iMac in my opinion.
Matte display, Blu-Ray, nice. I’d buy it if it ran OSX.
Umm.. seymour…. the article above sates that it has a “Floating Glass” display. Sounds glossy to me. But even if it is not, when was the last time you saw Sony do ANYTHING that was favored by the majority of consumers.
Their track record these last couple of years has not exactly been stellar…
@Willie G.
“Floating Glass” refers to the bezel around the display.. Sony has been using these glass bezels in all of it’s HDTV’s for the past two years. The display itself is Matte.
@Glossy screens = eventual CVS
Now if we could just put Mac OS X on that!</b></i>
You could except Apple’s OS is hardware limited and is crippled at the factory. We don’t need OSX running on junk like this!!!
Wooooo Hooooo Steve!!!!
Hot Carl,
You and Microsoft are hoping for the same thing. When it comes to evils, I’ll take Sony over Microsofte any day.
GT
If only it ran OS X.
Wow – I really do like the way that looks. If not for Windows, I would be all over that. Nicely done…
I’ve got one of the Sony BRAVIA 40″ XBR3 HDTVs with the floating glass bezel. I drive it with my MacBook Pro, from time to time, for slide shows or community web surfing, too. It’s really nice, especially the MATTE screen!
It’s shame this thing is crippled with Windows.
Apple needs to release new monitors! I want me a 24″ with an iSight built in. Maybe I could do iChat stereo. Okay programmers, get on it!
this is what imac should look like
no full 1080P 24″ display? (What) were they thinking? Genii. I don’t see specs, but it likely sucks @ss compared to the new iMac. I feel good knowing I can just add an external blu-ray drive to my 24″, if it ever comes, and it will still be cheaper than Sony’s own POS. I would love to get HD video on my iMac, but I am unwilling to participate the current shady dealings of HD media. Maybe they can release a combo drive for cheap, and drop the price of content, then I MAY be game. It might also save both Blu-ray and HD DVD from failing like DVD-A and SACD if they get their act together in a reasonable amount of time.
This desktop takes it’s design cues from Sony’s XBR series LCD HDTV’s.
Interesting that these XBR Bravia tv’s are what Apple uses to demo Apple TV on at the Apple stores.
XBR tv’s:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-KDL-40XBR2-Bravia-1080p-HDTV/dp/B000H6GFKG/ref=sr_1_1/002-9013369-2374404?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1188228549&sr=8-1
Jonathan iVes,
Look, it matches!
You could except Apple’s OS is hardware limited and is crippled at the factory. We don’t need OSX running on junk like this!!! Wooooo Hooooo Steve!!!!
Actually, that’s not the typical MDN User, that an extremely small subset. Your response, however, is typical trolling.
Don’t you have some work to do, Shoeman?
Over priced and the screen is only 22″.
Obviously, they designed it before the new iMac release.
I can get a 46″ Sony LCD TV and use it for a monitor for a Mac mini for that price.
Back to the drawing boards, Sony.
@Big Al
Yeah, the 24″ iMac is bigger, but if you take the $2299 iMac and add a Blu-Ray drive, the price would likely be the same (with Apple’s typical pricing.) The deal breaking downside is obviously no OSX. But the Sony’s hardware sure is nice.
Et tu, Sony?
I never thought I would see the day a Windows licensee would copy one of Crapple’s designs. iMACs are ugly and their junky all-in-one design is ridiculous and unpopular. Just look at MAC’s market share. I don’t get it. At least this Sony has fabulous Microsoft Windows Vista on it, and Ultimate Edition to boot! Still needs a beige box.
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Looks way better than the new butt ugly iMacs, I’d easily buy it if it ran os x.
As it is now I won’t buy an iMac cause it looks like crap, it should have been white and aluminum, not black!
Well one can’t say that Apple/Mac’s aren’t having an effect on computer design these days…
Sony good try…better luck next time!
Sony would have a winner if not for their choose of OS…