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It’s been a long time comin’, but it looks like DirecTV’s bonafide video-on-demand service is nearly ready for primetime. Judging by a descriptive thread over at DBSTalk, the service — dubbed DirecTV on Demand — has been rolled out in beta form to at least some users, so here’s a quick look at what you can expect. First off, DoD will reportedly “be available for internet connected HR20’s that are running on a compatible version of software,” and requires that a user request a program via the ‘net or through their HR20, after which the DVR “downloads that content via the internet, and stores the downloaded content just like any other recorded program.” Feel free to hit the read link for all the nitty-gritty details, but for those into abridged versions, click on through for a few key points…

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Sony’s Vaio LT HD PC/TV all-in-one packs Blu-ray, CableCARD support

Monday, August 27th, 2007

Filed under: Desktops, HDTV

Sony’s “floating glass” all-in-one L series has been solid in the looks department for a while now, but the specs have never been much to write home about. Until now, anyways. The new LT HD PC/TV comes in standard and HD models, with the HD version scoring a Blu-ray burner. Other specs include a 22-inch WSXGA+ LCD, 1.3 megapixel camera, Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM, discrete graphics and 802.11n WiFi. We’re particularly stoked about the CableCARD slot for viewing HD channels, and it’s always nice that the TV function of the PC can be switched on and off independently, so you don’t have to wait for the unit to boot to start watching. The standard version will go for $1,900, while LT HD runs at a steep $2,900, and both should be available this October.

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LG’s 120Hz LCDs now with 52-inches of wood

Monday, August 27th, 2007

Filed under: Displays, HDTV

In that overly-dramatized photo above, LG is touting the wonders of their newest 120Hz LCDs coupled with their latest take on the wooden bezel. The new XCANVAS models share the stylings of their previous wood sets and ship in Korea with 42- (42LY4D), 47- (47LY4D), and 52-inch (52LY4D) panel options. Other than a 178-degree viewing angle, latest XD processing engine, and a USB-host jack for a quick audio or image fix, the machine translated details are notably scant. Fine by us, we’re not feeling the whole natural TV thing anyway.

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