Lacie have launched a new product to easily turn your TV into an entertainment center for enjoying your movies, photos and music in comfort. Simply connect the LaCinema Premier to your PC or Mac via USB to transfer your digital media files then plug it into your TV for instant playback. Designed with HDTV screens in mind, it can adapt video content up to a 1080i resolution. Enjoy surround sound thanks to its optical output capability. They are touting it as fun and simple to use with an easy-to navigate on-screen menu and convenient remote control.
The LaCie LaCinema Premier is available in capacities of 500GB, 750GB, and 1TB. With prices starting at around $229 for the LaCie LaCinema Premier 500GB model, it's looking like a great product for film buffs. More specs over the page.
Tech Specs include:
⢠Up to 1TB* multimedia hard drive for movies, photos or music
⢠Plugs directly into a TV for instant viewing
⢠Silent operation to ensure optimum movie experience
⢠1080i video upscaling via component output
The LaCie Silverscreen is compatible with the following digital formats:
* MP3, WMA, AC3, OGG Vorbis
* Video: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DVD-Video (ISO, IFO, VOB)
* Photo: JPEG
Utilizing
the USB 2.0 interface, the device can also be plugged directly into the
computer as an easy backup solution. LaCie â˜1-Clickâ™ Backup Software is
included to make the backup process run smoothly.


