SanDisk launches Sansa TakeTV to transfer video from PC to TV

October 22, 2007 – US firm SanDisk has announced the launch of the Sansa TakeTV USB device, which enables video stored on a PC to be transferred for viewing on a television, without wireless streaming.

Video files are transferred onto the USB device and it is then inserted into its cradle already plugged into the AV or S-Video inputs on the TV, enabling instant playback.  The device supports a variety of formats including DivX, XVID and MPEG-4.

“Sansa TakeTV is the most easy-to-use, straightforward solution for watching downloaded personal video content and other shows in the comfort of the living room,” said Daniel Schreiber, General Manager of SanDisk’s audio-video business unit in the US.  “No confusing wireless network set-up, no wires running across the living room and no cumbersome burning of DVDs.  Just use the Sansa TakeTV device to move your favourite video content over to your TV, and enjoy it on the big screen with family and friends.”

The device is based on flash memory and comes in 4Gb and 8Gb options, priced at US$ 99.99 and $149.99 respectively.  The Sansa TakeTV is already available in the US, and is expected to be released in the UK soon.