RoverTV is a pocket-sized mobile media player that can be hooked up to record live TV – or video signal from other devices. It comes with a 2GB SD card that can store up to 4 hours of video material. RoverTV is available with either a 3.5″ (320×240) for $299 or a 4″ widescreen (480×272) for $349. Full specifications inside.

Full press release from Doghouse Electronics:

Introducing RoverTv™– Watch Television and Movies Whenever You Want, Wherever You Want

Get off Your Couch with the New Super Smart, Super Sleek, Pocket-Sized RoverTv — Records Directly from Your Television or DVR for “TV To Go”

New York – August 16, 2006 – Want to watch last night’s episode of Lost while riding the subway to work? How about catching Grey’s Anatomy on your lunch break in the park? Thanks to RoverTv, now you can!

Announced today, RoverTv, from Doghouse Electronics, is the world’s first truly pocket-sized mobile media player that records directly from television, DVR, VCR, CD or computers (Mac and PCs) for digital, high resolution color playback anytime, anywhere.

“With cable, satellite, DVRs – you name it – consumers have unprecedented amounts of content to sift through but only limited hours at home to watch all those shows they like to record,” said Jim Howard, Doghouse Electronics Founder and Chairman. “RoverTv will forever change the way people watch television and movies by taking DVRs one giant step further – now people can not only watch and record exactly what they want, when they want, they can watch it wherever they want and no longer be tethered to the TV in their living room.”

With unlimited external memory, RoverTv packs a 4-inch color screen with 480 x 272 resolution into an ultra lightweight 5oz package that is powered by a rechargeable, built-in lithium ion battery that lasts for a minimum of six full hours of video viewing – that’s two full-length movies and a few sitcoms for good measure.

The unique design of RoverTv has ditched the option of a bulky, problematic hard drive in favor of a sleek functional design that favors standard SD memory cards (a 2 GB card comes standard). This intelligent design allows you to choose the amount of memory you want, but also creates a far more durable product that can withstand the rigors of day-to-day use.

Why You’ll Love RoverTv
• Watch digital television ANYTIME, ANYWHERE – in a car, train, on a bus or plane – all for free. RoverTv liberates you from the couch so you can watch football at the office, soaps in the tub, or a summer blockbuster on the beach.

• Standard A/V inputs/outputs allow for easy plug & play with almost any television or recording device – meaning you can record shows from your TV for free and watch them on RoverTV, your TV – even your friend’s TV!

• RoverTv’s built-in recording timer feature lets you capture your shows while you’re away.

• Rechargeable, built-in lithium ion battery means uninterrupted entertainment – a minimum of 6 hours of video or 12 hours of audio.

• RoverTv’s Flash drive and SD technology provide unlimited external memory – the single 2 GB card included allows for 4 hours of high quality video (TV, movies, etc.) or 2800 songs.

• RoverTv’s unique design places the controls on the outer edge, minimizing clutter and maximizing display size – the device is the screen! The Samsung TFT screen provides super crisp video resolution (320×240 for the Big Screen, 480 x 272 for the Wide Screen).

• And its hard-drive free design means RoverTv can weather the bumps and grinds of daily life like a champ.

• Record directly from TV, DVD, CD, FM or computer, RoverTv accommodates MP3, MP4, WAV files and more.

• Built-in software allows for easy transfer of video/music content to and from a Mac or PC or any device that’s SD compatible.

• RoverTv is also equipped to store JPEG/BMP/GIF photos, videos and presentations for easy sharing.

• Built-in FM radio receiver so you can even use RoverTv to listen to and record FM radio, in addition to MP3s.

• RoverTv charges no recording fees and no monthly fees.

Pricing and Availability
RoverTv is available in either 3.5” Big Screen ($299 US) or 4” Wide Screen ($349) and comes packaged with 2.0 USB cable, built in rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, battery charger, Audio Video cable, premium TXB ear buds, carry case, manual and one 2GB SD card.

RoverTv “Big Screen” 3.5 inch picture $299.00 retail
• Length: 3.6 inches
• Height : 2.75 inches
• Depth: 0.6 inches ( 6/10 of an inch thick)
• Weight: 4.5 ounces
• Screen: 3.5 inch Samsung TFT screen
• Video Resolution: 320×240

RoverTv “Wide Screen” 4 inch picture $349.00 retail
• Length: 4.125 inches
• Height: 2.75 inches
• Depth: 0 .6 inches ( 6/10 of an inch thick)
• Weight: 5.5 ounces
• Screen: 4 inch Samsung TFT screen
• Video Resolution: 480 x 272

RoverTv is available through Doghouse Electronics at www.rovertv.com.

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