Sony Intros Torne DVR and TV Tuner, PS3 Compatibility
Sony Intros Torne DVR and TV Tuner, PS3 Compatibility
Posted 02/18/2010 at 7:04am
| by Paul Lilly
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Sony's pretty excited about its upcoming Torne DVR and TV tuner for the PlayStation 3 console, so much so that they've went ahead and confirmed plans to launch the unit next month. The initial launch will take place in Japan only, in large part because it supports the country's terrestrial digital broadcasts, and so far, there's no word on when the Torne will fly stateside.
Quite the flexible device, the Torne hooks up via USB and comes capable of recording TV onto the PS3's hard drive or up to four external hard drives, all at the same time.
Users will actually be able to connect up to eight USB drives and register each one with the recorder. Programs can also be watched on a PSP, as well as schedule recordings with the handheld console.
The Torne DVR and tuner will sell for about $110 when it launches on March 18th. There will also be a special edition 250GB PS3 bundled containing the Torne device that will sell for around $470.
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dracoress
February 18, 2010 at 10:09am
This would come State side? I would really like to get ride of my Comcast DVR and it's monthy cost. And transfers to my PSP would be more than one heluva feature :)
Mr_Histamine
February 19, 2010 at 4:35pm
But we all know how that'll go, you'll end up only being able to record basic cable channels (or most likely local stations), while the cable companies and networks force Sony to charge a monthly fee on top of the fee you pay for the premium channels.
Here's hopin' though...
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M-ManLA
February 18, 2010 at 3:54pm
I agree. If it can record cable channels I would pick it up.
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