Sony LF-X11 Review

By
August 9th, 2006


Summary

LocationFree TV sets you free to live beyond the living room. You can access your favorite content virtually anywhere via the LF-X11's 12 inch (4:3) screen. Because LocationFree TV is a dual-band wireless TV, reception will be excellent regardless of what types of 2.4GHz devices (such as microwave ovens and cordless phones) you have in your home. Enjoy your favorite programs, movies, even Internet and e-mail, streamed from the Base Station in your living room, bedroom or kitchen. Additionally, LocationFree TV can deliver your personal video content from the Base Station to your Wireless LCD Monitor via WiFi Hotspots or Internet hotspots at airports, universities and cafes. You can even view your favorite photos via the Memory Stick® slot. Expand your A/V home network in ways unlike any the world has ever seen. And it’s only from Sony.

Specs

General
 
Sony proprietary Dualband MAT Antenna for stable wireless8
 
A/V transmission
 
ARQ Software (Automatic Repeat Request) technology avoids interferences from other wireless devices, such as cordless phones
 
Automatic 2.4GHz/5Ghz switching for optimal wireless channel selection
 
"Wide Range mode" for extending the wireless range
 
Automatic bit rate control for optimal NetAV streaming
 
On-screen universal remote and learning remote to address emerging A/V products6
 
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Video
 
SVGA (800x600) TFT LCD
 
3D Digital Comb Filter and DCDi Technology
 
NTSC Tuner and 2 Video Inputs
 
MPEG2 as Wireless TV and MPEG4 ASP as NetAV

 

 
Audio
 
Two Sterero Speakers
 
Digital Amplifier

 

 
Input/Output
 
Monitor:
 
1 X Ethernet Port
 
1 X USB (for Keyboard)
 
1 X Video Input (Mini Jack)
 
1 X Headphone Jack
 
DC In
 
Base Station:
 
1 X Ethernet Port
 
1 X RF Input
 
2 X Video Input (1X S-Video)
 
1 X IR Blaster
 
DC In

 

 
Power Requirements
 
100-240V, 50/60Hz (Monitor and Base Station)

 

 
Supplied Accessories
 
LocationFree Player for PC
 
Lithium Ion Battery
 
IR Blaster
 
Stylus
 
AC Adaptor (for Base Station and Monitor)
 
Operations Instruction
 
DVD Instruction Video

 

 
Weight
 
Monitor: 5 lbs. 1 oz.
 
Base Station: 1 lb. 1 oz.

 

 
Dimensions (WxHxD)
 
Monitor: 13 1/2"x 7 1/4" x 5 1/8"
 
Base Station: 1 13/16" x 7 1/4" x 5 1/8"

 

 
Battery Duration
 
Approx: 4 Hours (at Minimum Backlight)
 
Approx: 3 Hours (at Minimum Backlight)
 
Approx: 100 Minutes (at Maximum Backlight)


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