CES 2013: Sony KDL-R550A TVs feature DirecTV RVU & NFC Technology

[jcrandall]

From CNET:

LAS VEGAS--Sony's TV range for 2013 is smaller, some would say "more focused," than in years past, but the company is still including select innovations in even its midrange KDL-R550A series.

This TV plays well with others, namely satellite provider DirecTV and any (non-Apple, thank you very much) tablets and smartphones with near-field communication (NFC) capability. Its RVU (I looked, but I have no idea what that stands for) compliance means "DirecTV customers with the Genie Whole-Home HD DVR can access their set-top box, DVR, and on-demand services right from the KDL-R550A TV without the need for additional equipment." Sony assured me that DirecTV doesn't charge an additional fee, monthly or otherwise, for the TV to access the box.

Read more here:
http://reviews.cnet.com/tvs/sony-kdl-50r550a/4505-6475_7-35561978.html

 

[texasbrit]

If you have an RVU-compliant Samsung TV, you still get charged the additional receiver fee. I would expect the Sony Tv to have the same monthly fee.

 

[jcrandall]

Yes, that line may not carry much weight when the product finally comes out.

 

[dfergie]

These are Not at the show floor, but are at the Venetian...