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LG Tabletop Radio - the PC12
LG held a "sneak peak" of its newest products last week as a prelude to the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) show held every January. One of the products it sneaked was its new LG Tabletop Radio. In releasing news of this unit, LG said: "(The)Tabletop Audio System (PC12) (2008 CES Innovations Award Winner) LG Electronics' Table Top Audio System (model PC12) is the perfect option for consumers seeking a premium device that offers convenience, functionality and flexibility. The PC12's unique, compact design is complimented by its high-gloss black finish and red ambient background lighting. LG utilized the latest technologies to make the PC12 one of the most innovative and visually appealing audio systems. "The feature-rich PC12 is the first LG audio system to offer HD Radio technology. HD Radio enhances AM and FM broadcasting with an increased number of channels and drastically improved sound quality. In addition to playing AM and FM stations with HD sound, the HD Radio displays broadcast information including station name, artists, and song titles. "Consumers deserve the choice and flexibility provided by the PC12, especially the option to play music in almost any format. With its single-disc vacuum-loading CD, consumers can easily listen to all audio CD formats, including CD-R/RW. Users can also dock their iPod or connect their digital music player via USB to listen to MP3 and WMA music files. Additionally, with a USB Media Host, consumers can easily play music from any USB drive. "With its alarm clock function and various options to wake to radio, CD or audio from a USB media drive, the PC12 doubles as a nightstand alarm clock " ... etc. While LG hasn't yet announced the price of the PC12, educated guesses are that it will sell for around $300. Stay tuned and we'll have more on this cool-looking HD radio as soon as more details are known.
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