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First look at Sandisk’s USBTV – First Digital ‘Flash DVD Player’

Are you looking for easily move digital content from your PC to your TV? Sandisk has the solution for you. The USBTV is a First Digital ‘Flash DVD Player’ that will save you from connecting up and streaming over a wireless network. The device is simple to use, all you have to do is connect this device to to your PC, after connecting the device automatically copies the content and then you can view this content on your wide screen by connecting this USBTV to your TV. The company is talking to major TV manufacturers like LG, Mitsubishi, and Pioneer for incorporating USBTV ports directly into their TVs. No technical specifications except the capacities of 2GB, 4GB and 8GB of flash storage have been launched. The design is a major factor that would attract you. After all no one likes to watch movies on PC, I prefer my wide screen.

Sandisk to enter your living room with USBTV

USBTV? I know you guys are thinking about USB TV tuners. Well, Sandisk is not going to make USB TV tuners but has developed a unique way to offer video from your PC to your TV in an economical way via a USB thumbdrive. The dongle comprises abundant flash memory, a DRM-enabled video decoder and a video line-out. Well, the Sandisk USBTV utilizes the old concept of copying files to the dongle and then transferring them to TV. The concept is indeed not awe-inspiring but one thing is for sure that Sandisk will definitely make its way to large number of homes, thanks to the cost effectiveness as they say. Sandisk will invite select users to test the product later this week and will also distribute free USBTV to a few.