The LocationFree broadband TVs will be available in 12.1-inch (LF-X1) and 7-inch (LF-X5) screen sizes, each with a Base Station.  The Base Station transmits video content to its dedicated, wireless, touch panel screen.  Utilizing Sony's first dual band wireless systems (2.4GHz and 5GHz), these two models deliver stable video and audio signals without interference from 2.4GHz devices such as microwave ovens and cordless phones.

The LocationFree TVs can deliver your personal video contents from the Base Station via state-of-the-art secured device authentication and encryption technology to the wireless monitor in Wi-Fi HotSpots and Ethernet ports found in hotels, airports and other locations.  This means your TV monitor is no longer confined to your living room.

"This unique product demonstrates the fusion of traditional TV and broadband IT technology," said Greg Gudorf, vice president of marketing for Sony Electronics' Television Group. "It's a TV, perfect for those who want to access their favorite, personal A/V contents and the Internet where there's broadband connection or who simply do not want the hassle of complicated hook-ups, synching and downloading the way you do now if you want mobile entertainment using PC-based systems."

High Quality Wireless and Broadband Entertainment
The innovative system uses advanced dual band wireless transmission technology delivering exceptional wireless performance.  It employs the IEEE 802.11a/11g for a wide selection of transmission channels and switches the channel for minimized interference when used up to 100 feet from the Base Station.  Additionally, IEEE802.11a and 11g standards support a higher bit rate of transmission than the conventional IEEE802.11b standard, which maintain high quality, stable video images.