New LG High Definition Plasma TV Has Built-In Seagate Hard Drive

LG Hi-Def Plasmas with Seagate HDSamsung has announced that the newest LG Electronics Plasma Television displays have Seagate Hard Drives integrated into them providing the storage space necessary for high definition recording. The new LG 60PY2DR and 50PY2DR Plasma High Definition Televisions both have integrated DVRs into the unit.

The new LG displays use the Seagate DB35 Series 160GB hard drive to store up to 14 hours of digital high definition programming or 62 hours of digital standard definition programming. These new plasmas offer automatic time shifting features, slow motion rewind and foreward capabilities, and instant replay.

Other features on the new LG Plasmas include:

  • Built-in HDTV Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Integrated DVR requires no subscription or phone line connection. Record from cable or antenna to built-in 160 GB hard disk drive.
  • LG’s Exclusive XD™ Engine Six distinct processes contribute to picture improvement. LG’s XD Engine takes the low resolution of analog signals to near HD levels by improving brightness, contrast, detail and enhancing color as well as reducing signal noise. This total solution results in cinema like high resolution images.
  • Image Sticking Prevention Provides protective measures to minimize damage as a result of stationary images.

    Check out LG's website for more information or check out Seagate's Press Release.

  • The technical specifications are:


    • Built-in DVR (160 GB)
    • ATSC/NTSC/QAM Clear Tuners
    • Digital Cable Ready (CableCARD™)
    • TV Guide On Screen
    • 9-in-2 Multi Memory Card Reader
    • LG's Exclusive XD™ Engine
    • HDMI with HDCP
    • IEEE 1394 with DTV link
    • 5000:1 Contrast Ratio
    • 1366 x 768p Resolution






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