JVC's 42-inch LT-42B300 LCD HDTV includes built-in Blu-ray player

So we heard that Sharp would be bringing a few Blu-ray-infused HDTVs to CES, but it's JVC breaking one out first. Here in Vegas, the company has introduced the 42-inch LT-42B300, which packs a 1080p panel, integrated ATSC-QAM tuner, a 5-band equalizer, dual 10-watt speakers, three HDMI inputs (with CEC) and an inbuilt Blu-ray player to boot. It'll be ready for consumption this June at an undisclosed price.

[Papytendo @ Jan 7th 2009 12:44PM]

Can I say "Drool"?

Oh My God, I can say "Drool"!!!!

Also, that TV sounds awesome.

[arkweld @ Jan 7th 2009 12:50PM]

Can you also say ...

"Which profile will the TV support?"

"Will it have 1GB of onboard memory or will it need a stick jutting out of a slot?"

"Will it have an ethernet jack for player updates and BD-Live content?"

Standalone Blu-ray players have enough hassles. Sticking one in a TV just has trouble written all over it.

[LloydChiro @ Jan 7th 2009 12:53PM]

What do you mean? You can't just stick a Blu-ray in and play it?

[arkweld @ Jan 7th 2009 1:12PM]

Sure you can. Unless it's a disc that uses the latest java features and the built-in player and firmware can't handle it.

The BD-Live extras and Bonus View content on the disc? Well, that's another story.

[ToasT @ Jan 7th 2009 1:15PM]

@LloydChiro
Not always... it's still early days for the blu-ray format and the specification changes regularly... something PS3 owners don't need to worry about due to the frequent firmware updates.

[Dannybuoy @ Jan 7th 2009 12:55PM]

Tis year of the Blu-ray. This year I think it's really going to pick up some steam. About time too!

[bangladeshiluv @ Jan 7th 2009 1:09PM]

oh gawd. it's already obsolete before it hits the shelves.