How about if you could buy a TV with a PC built inside it? No complicated set of wires to connect up between a PC and a monitor or trying to figure out how to install a TV tuner into the PC. Just a TV with a fully integrated PC inside. Connect the aerial and network cable (or WiFi), plug it in and hey presto now you have in one stylish television a means to watch TV and surf the internet.
Also known as HTPC (Home Theatre PC).
Supplied with a wireless keyboard with integrated track (mouse) you can either use the PC/TV just like a regular Freeview digital TV (because it is a regular television) or you can flip across to the internal PC at the touch of a button and use it as a PC (because it is a regular PC).
All in one Freeview TV and PC.
A TV which works just like a regular TV but with added the convenience of an ultra-compact PC built inside. So now you can casually surf the Internet, watch YouTube or watch online episodes of TV programmes you missed.
Style and Convenience
Superbly styled in a slimline high gloss piano black cabinet it is ideal for the bedroom, family room, study or kitchen.
Switches between TV and PC mode at the touch of a button.
Instantly switches between TV mode and PC mode when you press a button on the handset. No waiting for the PC to boot up or log out. TV is always instantly available at the touch of a button on your remote control.
Surf from your desk, sofa or bed.
Supplied with a wireless remote keyboard with its own integrated trackpad so you can access the PC mode either sitting at a desk in front of the TV or from the comfort of your sofa or in bed.
Catchup TV
If you missed a programme when it was broadcast, go to PC mode and watch the programme using one of the many TV catch up services offered by the TV broadcasters such as BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, 4OD, Demand 5 and SKY Player.
Watch online video
Now you can watch videos such as YouTube or Blinkx and many others whenever you like direct on your television screen.
Play music or listen to podcasts
Use Media Player or iTunes or your favourite music player to listen to online or stored music and podcasts.
Available October 2009.
Key features:
Intel Atom 1.6Ghz
Memory 1GB
USB 2.0 x 4
Networking Ethernet RJ45 10/100 and WiFi 802.11b/g
Graphics Integrated 3D with 256 MBytes RAM
PC Screen Resolution 1680 x 1050 x 32bits
Audio Realtek High Definition
Modularity - PC Module removeable with one screw for service/upgrade. TV works without PC module.
Keyboard/Trackpad - Wireless
Air Mouse - "The Loop" controlled by wrist movements and clicks to select/back plus scroll.
Email iwantapctv@bristol-tv.com to find out more.