So you're looking at that new LCD television on the showroom floor, but you think, "I could totally get into this
if only it had
three component inputs, and
two high-def tuners." Well, AVING brings us news that Korean value added reseller A1display has the solution for you, with new "DIY" 1080p LCD models you can have custom built to your specifications. It seems that you come to the company's store, select your components, and then engineers gather all the parts and assemble it for you, with in-home service options available once the set has been delivered. From our machine-translated Korean page, we deduce that the company is using some stock LG glass and various internal parts to assemble the unit, implying that you can choose your tuner and input options, while keeping much of the bezel casing and other hardware the same. Still, keep in mind that your options are somewhat limited by the pre-configured parts, so your dream of a 4K set with 5 HDMI inputs and 2 built in subwoofers will have to remain just that.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Mike @ Mar 7th 2007 7:05PM
They're on the right track. I think it would be awesome if they made TV's that were made of components like a PC. It would have a set number of spaces, and you would just plug a card in (plug'n'play!), switch to the corresponding input/output number, and go!
I LOVE THE CAPS LOCK KEY @ Mar 8th 2007 5:31AM
Integra Research aka Integra aka Onkyo already does this with their Recievers and Pre-Amplifiers. Integra Research RDC-7.1, the Integra DTR-10.5, and Onkyo TX-NR100
All three are made by parant Company Onkyo
Good (The VW)
http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=TX-NR1000&class=Receiver&p=i
Great (The Audi)
http://www.integrahometheater.com/model.cfm?m=DTR-10.5&class=Receiver&p=i
Awesome! (The Bentley)
http://www.integraresearch.com/model.cfm?id=1&level=1
jason @ Mar 7th 2007 7:37PM
Now that's an interesting concept... Any venture capitalists out there that want to give me a lot of money to make that happen?
Ricochet @ Mar 7th 2007 9:47PM
There are already some Panasonic TVs in their "professional" range which accept up to 3 input boards I believe, you can choose which you want or buy extra inputs. I don't believe they come with any inbuilt tuner, nor do I think they have a card for that, but the basic inputs like HDMI, component, DVI etc are all configurable.
Supposed to be pretty good plasmas as well, as far as plasmas go.
Lazarus Dark @ Mar 8th 2007 12:39PM
meh, I would prefer a monitor with nothing! Just a power cord. Use wireless hdmi to transmit the vid from a box. With standardized whdmi, you could buy the box you want with the connections/tuners whatever you want. Maybe an all in one reciever/hd optical player/cablecard device even. Or maybe htpc's with whdmi, no dvi cable needed.
dieharder @ Apr 24th 2007 6:24PM
but korean brands really are crappy though. Except for Samsung mobile phones, the rest of the korean brands are like kia/hyundai/deawoo. You mite as well die to been seen driving it.
Making your own flat panel tv kit, coolness. Korean brands no coolness.
Jack @ Mar 7th 2007 11:42PM
dieharder @ Mar 7th 2007 10:30PM
but korean brands really are crappy though. Except for Samsung mobile phones, the rest of the korean brands are like kia/hyundai/deawoo. You mite as well die to been seen driving it.
Making your own flat panel tv kit, coolness. Korean brands no coolness.
HAHAHA, I wonder if this idiot has a Samsung mobile phone.....