[뉴스줌인] All-in-one IPTV terminal, KT Gi Genie table TV 2 features

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Source: KT (January 10, 2021)
Title: KT’Gi Genie Table TV 2’released “Enjoy AI TV anywhere with a larger screen~”

Summary: KT announced on the 10th that it has released’Gi Genie Table TV 2′, an artificial intelligence (AI) TV with enhanced design and mobility. The newly released Gi Genie Table TV 2 has a larger screen from about 29 cm (11.6 inches) to 34 cm (13.3 inches) compared to the previous product. It is also possible to enjoy it on a large screen by connecting it to a general TV. In addition, unlike the previous model, it has a built-in battery, so it is easy to move around and enjoy. GiGA Genie Table TV 2 can be viewed and purchased at KT stores nationwide. The selling price is 301,400 won (VAT included). A separate IPTV subscription is required to watch Olleh TV. KT made it possible for customers who purchased Gi Genie Table TV 2 to use it quickly without visiting the driver through’self-opening’.

Commentary: The Gi Genie Table TV was first launched by KT in April 2019, and is a small set-top box all-in-one IPTV terminal product that is easy to move and deploy. It is equipped with a 11.6-inch screen, so it is easy to move and can be operated conveniently through wireless remote control and voice recognition, and since it is connected through wired or wireless Internet, broadcasting reception is possible without connecting a broadcasting cable.

However, the screen was too small to be called a TV, and there was no battery inside, so it was possible to use it only when the power cable was connected. It is easy to move and place, but it means that it is inconvenient to watch TV because it moves frequently. On the other hand, the newly released Giga Genie Table TV 2 has increased the screen size from 11.6 inches to 13.3 inches, and has a built-in rechargeable battery, so it can be operated without external power connection.

Of course, that doesn’t mean you can enjoy it while carrying it like a tablet computer. According to KT, the Gi Genie Table TV 2 can be powered by a battery for about an hour. And the fact that the body weight is a little heavy at 2,160g is also a burden to use as a portable.

The GiGA Genie Table TV 2 is a product that has been released for use as a TV, and although the battery has been added, it is still suitable for indoor use. Although portability has been enhanced, it is because the product has a stronger identity as a TV than a mobile device. If you normally use it in the bedroom, but sometimes move to the living room or garden, and you want to continue watching TV without interruption, there will be no product like this.

In addition, it is recommended for one-room residents who want to conveniently watch over-the-air, cable, or Netflix, but there is not enough space to install a TV.

Written by / IT Donga, Kim Young-woo ([email protected])