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Packard Bell launches world's first all-in-one Freeview-certified PCs

by Parm Mann on 12 November 2009, 10:29

Tags: oneTwo M, oneTwo L, Packard Bell (TPE:2353)

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Packard Bell has rolled out a pair of interesting-looking all-in-one PCs tailored specifically for UK consumers.

Dubbed the Packard Bell oneTwo, the all-in-one system features a multi-touch display, Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system and a Freeview-certified digital TV tuner that'll make full use of Windows Media Centre.

Smart-looking machine, we reckon, and it's initially available in two models. The entry-level oneTwo M, pictured above, features a 20in screen offering a 1,600x900 resolution, a 2.1GHz Intel Pentium dual-core processor, 3GB of DDR2 memory, integrated Intel GMA4500 graphics, a 640GB hard drive and a tray-loaded DVD writer.

Upping the ante, a larger oneTwo L sports a 23in display, offering a full-HD 1,920x1,080 resolution. Joining the bigger screen is a quicker 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200s processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 graphics, a 1TB hard drive and a slot-loading DVD drive. There's even the option to upgrade to Blu-ray.

Both systems feature a digital TV tuner, an integrated webcam, up to six USB ports and a 5-in-1 card reader. We're intrigued, and prices start at a reasonable £599 for the oneTwo M and £899 for the oneTwo L.



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Is the inbuilt tuner Freeview, or Freeview HD? If the former, I'd be inclined to save my money and wait, as Freeview HD is coming soon!
greenalien
Is the inbuilt tuner Freeview, or Freeview HD? If the former, I'd be inclined to save my money and wait, as Freeview HD is coming soon!

So the question you are asking is if the tuner is 1080i capable? That is indeed a good question.
Packard Bell still makes computers? Must be a UK only thing, I don't think anyone would ever buy one of their computers over in the states after the fiascoes of the early 90's.
greenalien
Is the inbuilt tuner Freeview, or Freeview HD? If the former, I'd be inclined to save my money and wait, as Freeview HD is coming soon!
Freeview HD is going to use DVB-T2, which is still in draft at the moment, there are also no DVB-T2 tuners out there. So no, this will not have a Freeview HD tuner.