The company was not available for comment, but Oceanside Photo and Telescope lists the device $1,299.

TV and PC unite

One device I look forward to seeing at CES is Silicon Mountain's Allio high-definition LCD TV which is also an all-in-one PC. The device is unique because it brings all forms of entertainment -- music, video and images -- from multiple sources into one box. That could be powerful for users looking to use the TV and Internet at the same time.

For example, split-screen capabilities on the TV could allow me to watch a baseball game in one screen, while chatting with Internet friends about the game in the other screen. Or I could watch a History Channel program in one screen and reference information related to the program from the Internet in the other. The device also allows Internet video to be played on the TV.

It is possible to watch TV and use a computer at the same time, but this hybrid device reduces the number of boxes and enables quicker access to information. Allio includes a digital video recorder and a Blu-ray player.