Chip Chanko
10-26-06, 03:36 PM
Anyone know any more about this? TiVO S3 competitor (or at least Sony HDD250 competitor)? I'm interested if the price is right.
LITE-ON IT Introduces New-Generation HDD/DVD Recorders with HDMI Output
Taipei (Taiwan), October 16, 2006–Lite-On IT Corporation (TWE: 8008), the world’s leading optical drive supplier, today announced the launch of its new-generation HDD/DVD recorder, the HD-A970GX, in a move to respond to the growing popularity of high-definition video market and to demonstrate its continuing endeavors in the consumer electronics segment.
Built on the innovative technology of the HD-A740 760 series, HD-A970GX delivers a much improved home entertainment experience with upgraded functions and new designs.
Enjoy the High-Definition World
With an advanced HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) output, HD-A970GX offers you hassle-free connection to the new-generation HDTV or HD-ready TV set with a single HDMI cable. Meanwhile, to bridge the current gap between the lower-resolution analog signals and the expanded display capability of HDTV, the HD-A970GX incorporates a video upscaler to enhance the source picture resolution up to 1080p (Progressive mode). This conversion process allows users to enjoy improved, near high-definition images.
320GB Massive Hard Drive
HD-A970GX is equipped with a massive 320GB hard drive, ideal for long-hour or instant recording. In SLP mode, the unit can record up to 413 hours of videos.
DivX® Video Playback
HD-A970GX supports the popular DivX® file format, allowing users to watch these digital files not only on PCs but also on TV!
User-Friendly Interfaces
As with its predecessors, HD-A970GX comes with the intutitive Easy Guider™ menu, guiding users to complete basic functions step by step. For this new model, Lite-On IT also introduced a newly-developed Easy Setup process to help users quickly set up the recorder for the first time.
An all-in-one model in design and features, HD-A970GX brings you flexibility and functionality in home video recording.
LITE-ON IT Introduces New-Generation HDD/DVD Recorders with HDMI Output
Taipei (Taiwan), October 16, 2006–Lite-On IT Corporation (TWE: 8008), the world’s leading optical drive supplier, today announced the launch of its new-generation HDD/DVD recorder, the HD-A970GX, in a move to respond to the growing popularity of high-definition video market and to demonstrate its continuing endeavors in the consumer electronics segment.
Built on the innovative technology of the HD-A740 760 series, HD-A970GX delivers a much improved home entertainment experience with upgraded functions and new designs.
Enjoy the High-Definition World
With an advanced HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) output, HD-A970GX offers you hassle-free connection to the new-generation HDTV or HD-ready TV set with a single HDMI cable. Meanwhile, to bridge the current gap between the lower-resolution analog signals and the expanded display capability of HDTV, the HD-A970GX incorporates a video upscaler to enhance the source picture resolution up to 1080p (Progressive mode). This conversion process allows users to enjoy improved, near high-definition images.
320GB Massive Hard Drive
HD-A970GX is equipped with a massive 320GB hard drive, ideal for long-hour or instant recording. In SLP mode, the unit can record up to 413 hours of videos.
DivX® Video Playback
HD-A970GX supports the popular DivX® file format, allowing users to watch these digital files not only on PCs but also on TV!
User-Friendly Interfaces
As with its predecessors, HD-A970GX comes with the intutitive Easy Guider™ menu, guiding users to complete basic functions step by step. For this new model, Lite-On IT also introduced a newly-developed Easy Setup process to help users quickly set up the recorder for the first time.
An all-in-one model in design and features, HD-A970GX brings you flexibility and functionality in home video recording.