Toshiba finally released Hi-Vision recorder compatible with USB external HDD, can be expanded to 16TB maximum

Toshiba, which offers the ability to connect a USB external hard drive (HDD) to a high end model of the LCD TV "REGZA" and finally can record, Toshiba finally developed a high definition recorder "VARDIA It has become clear that we will release.

Apart from the HDD built into the main unit, it is possible to add up to 16 TB up to what it is, it is a model like a dream for the user "I want to keep it alone".

Details are as below.
Toshiba: News release (2009 - 08 - 06): For the first time in the industry about the release of Hi - Vision recorder 'VARDIA (VARDIA)' which supports the expansion of external USB hard disk

According to this release, Toshiba is said to release three models of the latest model of Hi-Vision recorder "VARDIA" from the beginning of September.

Three of the flagship model "RD-X9" equipped with 2 TB HDD which becomes the industry's largest class, "RD - S1004 K" equipped with 1 TB HDD, "RD - S 304 K" carrying 320 GB HDD It is possible to record more high-definition programs because it is possible to add up to 8 HDD external type HDDs up to 2 TB per machine, in addition to the HDDs that are all equipped, so you can record more high-definition programs It is possible to be able to do.

This is the flagship model "RD-X9". It can record up to about 259 hours of terrestrial digital broadcasting with no degradation, and supports high-vision picture quality for up to about 1322 hours of long time recording.


Also, recording to the external HDD is also compatible with "Dubbing 10", and it is said that you can also dub a large amount of programs that you recorded to DVD later.

Already within the yearThe possibility of entering the Blu-ray business is being told ToshibaBut, is not the high-vision recorder that combines the function of recording to USB externally attached HDD and the function of recording to Blu-ray disc released? If we realize that it will be an overwhelming advantage over other companies if it is realized, we will have no choice but to expect.