Panasonic and Comcast Corporation on Monday announced a series of new products powered by CableLabs' Tru2way technology. The Tru2way technology is a standard that eliminates the need to rent a set-top box from a cable company and also enables two-way communication over the cable network for access to the full range of digital cable services. The AnyPlay P-DVR Model TZ-LC100, which features a 60-Gbyte capacity, incorporates digital video recording functionality into a Panasonic portable DVD player platform. When docked, the AnyPlay serves as a traditional DVR, recording and playing TV programming. However, consumers can remove AnyPlay from the docking station and take it everywhere they go. The AnyPlay includes an 8.5-inch folding LCD screen, integrated stereo speakers, and dual audio headphone jacks so that consumers can watch their recorded programming on the go. It will also play DVDs and audio CDs.

The AnyPlay P-DVR can be powered and charged through the docking station, and runs on an internal battery when undocked. It can also be used in the car with the included 12V DC adapter. Pricing has not yet been set.

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