Joining the ranks of the immensely popular Allio converged LCD HDTV-PC product line from Silicon Mountain is the new Allio Lite. The Allio Lite, like the more expensive Allio products, features 42" 1080p and 32" 720p displays and a large selection of inputs. The Lite version expands upon this by integrating an Intel Atom-based computer as well as a DVD/CD drive that plays and writes to discs.
Using the "Dual Diamondville" 1.6 GHz Atom processor, this multimedia device offers Windows Vista Home Premium, 250 MB HDD storage and 2GB RAM. Consumers will be able to use this device as a TV, internet access point or both. They can check their emails while watching a DVD or work on a spreadsheet while watching TV.
The Allio is aimed at providing early adopters of the multimedia convergence device market a quality product at a low price-point. The 42- inch model retails for $1,599, and the 32-inch model retails for $1,299, and can be found direct from alliotv.com, or from resellers such as Amazon.
