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Media Extender Day, Part 2: Sony IVL

This summer, Sony intends to release a $300 “Internet Video Link” accessory for most of their new Bravia sets (which seems limiting). They promise a variety of content (including HD) from their own audio and video properties, as well as AOL and Yahoo. Though, no word yet on media pricing. In addition to commercial content, movie trailers and RSS feeds will also be available through the Xross Media Bar interface (which I don’t care for) also used on the PSP and PS3. The device piggy backs on the television and utilizes Ethernet and USB connections (content direct from the Internet, no PC required). One comment on Engadget had me chuckling: It’s not a set-top box, it’s a set-behind box.

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Dave Zatz