LG debuts PDA with mobile TV, DVR functions
updated 11:40 am EST, Tue December 12, 2006
LG PM-80 PDA With TV
Not commonly associated with PDAs, LG today introduced the media-friendly PM-80 handheld to its line. It bridges the gap between the practicality of cellphones and playback support of dedicated media players, according to the company. Mobile TV is a fixture of the device through support for Korea's DMB broadcast standard; unlike most of the country's handhelds, however, the PM-80 is a self-contained video recorder. Viewers can schedule the PDA to record shows directly to SD cards, saving them for later viewing either on the portable or on a computer. LG estimates roughly 2.5 hours of continuous viewing.
Outside of this key element, the PDA offers many features inherent to Windows Mobile 2003, such as pre-recorded media playback, web browsing, and Office document editing. Pricing and availability are not currently available.
