| MUMBAI: LG Electronics (LG), which deals with multimedia convergence
technology among other things has launched what it says is the world's first Time
Machine satellite DMB handset, LG-SB130/KB1300. The 'Time Machine TV Phone'
provides the best quality picture as it is a true abstract of LG's world-class
technology in a digital TV format. The model is equipped with a Mobile-XD Engine,
a mobile chip which improves the quality of the picture, and a 2.2 inch QVGA(256x320)
LCD. Moreover, its swing T style form factor provides convenience for users to
watch TV even when using with only one hand. With the LG-SB130/KB1300, users
can watch TV for a maximum of 3 hours as the model is equipped with a low-power
consuming TV receiving chip developed by LG. It also supports multi-tasking features
including calling or messaging while watching TV and capturing the screen image
of a TV program by using the camera button. The Time Machine TV phone is
equipped with the Time Machine function so that users can continue watching TV
without pausing even when they receive an incoming phone call or are abruptly
interrupted. Time Machine technology enables users to record the programme
while receiving calls and play the recorded program back at a later time. The
Time Machine function can operate up to 60 minutes. The model also supports
3D sound and has various multimedia features such as auto-focus 3 mega-pixel camera
and MP3 with more than 300MB memory capacity. With its TV-Out feature, users can
watch pictures and motion-pictures taken by the handset on TV as well. The
company says that the product combines state of the art digital TV and handset
technologies. LG says that it will maintain the leadership in the DMB market by
developing products that fully reflect its customers' needs. |