Uniden intros digital tuner-less 1080p LCD TVs
In an age where companies are scrambling to combat the sinking prices of LCD HDTVs, Uniden decided to make no bones about where it was trimming the fat, as it introduced a pair of 1080p sets that are devoid of an internal digital TV tuner. While they both keep the same iMac-esque appearance with that semi-transparent, glossy white bezel, the 42-inch TL42AZ1 and 37-inch TL37AZ1 both include a pair of HDMI and component inputs as well as a soon-to-be-useless analog tuner. The sets are apparently targeting consumers who use their TV primarily for gaming or multimedia activities, or to customers who prefer to use a set-top-box to receive digital and HD content. Of note, the firm also released a 19-inch TL19TX1 (pictured after the jump) that rings up around $382, but it does manage to include a digital tuner at the expense of an analog flavor. Pricing for the 42-incher looks to be around $1,469, while the 37-inch iteration will demand just $1,142, and all three sets should begin shipping in late July.























Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Siva @ Jun 14th 2007 11:14AM
It is illegal to sell a device with NTSC tuner but no ATSC tuner. I bet either both are included or neither is included or Uniden is just dumb and is going to pay fines.
Iscariote @ Jun 14th 2007 3:16PM
That's some bet. The only possibility you didn't cover is that the TV only has an ATSC tuner but no NTSC tuner. Want to add that in, or are you taking your chances leaving that one off?
Bob Colby @ Jun 15th 2007 8:53PM
Hmmm, seems like they're saying they're going to sell these directly through their website. So when an individual American orders one, possibly they're thinking that's somehow not "importing" them into the USA, thus avoiding the mandate?
upman @ Jun 28th 2007 8:37AM
Not mentioned is that this is only going to be sold in Japan.