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Gear» Gadgets

Asuka Mobile TV

Visiting the local Sogo last week I wandered bored to the top floor AV department to lust over objects that I cannot afford. I found this interesting gem of a device displayed beside a large Pioneer 42-inch plasma. It would seem like an ill thought way of displaying such a product but whether planned or not it did prove just how good the image quality is becoming on these devices. If you must have Mobile Digital TV than this might be the gadget for you. The company Asuka Semiconductor, a Taiwan-based digital TV (DTV)-module solution provider and system design house, claims that the ARA K-60 is the world's smallest handheld digital TV.

The ARA K-60 is equipped with a 3-inch low-temperature polysilicon (LTPS) TFT-LCD panel display (960×240 pixels) and a built-in telescopic antenna. A polymer battery allows up to three hours of DTV broadcast reception. The ARA K-60 is fully compliant with DVB-T standards and can therefore receive Digital TV and radio broadcasts. The ARA K-60 can also operate as a set-top box (STB), through its A/V output and A/V cord. The unit can also support moderate mobility, between 40-80km per hour. Source.

While I can attest to the picture quality I can't imagine using the device without an added hard drive. Do people really watch that much TV?

Asuka Semi-conductor.

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