| Functionality : |
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Integration of all forms of media, entertainment and communication functions including TV-reception (analogue TV, DigitalTV via terrestrial-, cable-, satellite-, IPTV-, webTV-networks), broadband Internet access, IP-telephony, video-telephony, e-mail etc. into one common user friendly GUI (graphical user interface) controlled with a remote control or wireless keyboard |
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Receive digital media files (via direct video signal, computer network or USB) |
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Store digital media (usually on a standard computer hard disk drive) |
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Playback digital media through standard television or hi-fi equipment |
| Advantages : |
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Simplicity - Cost saving - Portability |
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(compared to a computer equipped to accomplish transfer, storage and TV/hi-fi playback) |
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