Monday, April 5, 2010

Brite-View BV-5005HD "CinemaTube" 3-in-1 1080p Full HD Multimedia Player/Streamer/Torrent Downloader, Black


Product Details

User Guide [2.08mb PDF]| Download Guide [1.17mb PDF]| Quick Installation Guide [6.04mb PDF]
  • Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 8.2 x 1.7 inches ; 9.9 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B002CNOYRS
  • Item model number: BV-5005HD
  • Technical Details

  • The Ultimate "Media transformer" that decodes all - The CinemaTube is tough. MPEG1/2/4, .MKV, H.264
  • Up to 3 Torrent downloads simultaneously-Torrent downloading with CinemaTube is as easy as 1-2-3:
  • UPnP streaming send CNN, ESPN, CBS and Hulu your way
  • Full 1080p HD hightens your sense - Are you a movie snob who can't stand anything that's not Blu-ray quality
  • DTS and Dolby digital ready - Surround yourself with high-definition sound. Crank it up - but be careful not to disturb your neighbor
  • Product Description

    The brite-View CinemaTube is your HDTV’s new best friend. The CinemaTube can save you the time and trouble of burning and sorting physical CD and DVD disks. What's more, its networking capability makes it easy to stream computer and Internet entertainment right into your living room. Just plug in a network cable--or directly connect an external hard drive--and start enjoying your high-definition movies, music and photos with your friends and loved ones.  
  • Satisfy Your Senses with 1080p Blu-ray Video Quality and Advanced Audio Decoding
    Are you a movie aficionado who demands Blu-ray quality? The CinemaTube will meet your high standards and satisfy your tastes. It supports a variety of HD-capable video formats, including H.264/AVC, DivX, MPEG4 and WMD9. It can also decode multiple audio output formats like MPEG I Layers 1, 2, and 3 (2-channel); MPEG II Layers 1 and 2 (multi-channel); LPCM, ADPCM, FLAC, AAC, WAV, WMA and OGG, RA, and Dolby Digital AC3. DTS (downmix) is also supported by CinemaTube, so you don't need an additional DTS receiver to enjoy HD videos with DTS tracks.

    The CinemaTube also supports the direct access of ISO files, so you can navigate the DVD menu and watch your video exactly as a traditional DVD would behave. The intuitively designed remote and razor-sharp 720p user interface make changing the subtitle, language or selecting desired chapters easier than ever. 
  • Third-Party Integration Lets You Stream Internet TV without a Subscription
    Not subscribed to cable service but still want to watch television network content? The CinemaTube makes that possible. Install popular third-party applications on your computer and connect the CinemaTube to the same network--now you’re ready to enjoy internet and PC content in the living room via UPnP. Once you enable file-sharing on your PC or Mac, the CinemaTube can also stream existing content from your computer to PC.

    Download Multiple Torrents Simultaneously with Energy-Saving "Green" Technology
    The CinemaTube doesn't just play media, it can also download up to 3 torrents at the same time. The CinemaTube uses just 10 watts of power while downloading, which is far less than the 100 watts your PC requires to simply power on. It's simple to download with the CinemaTube. Just save torrent seeds on your network computer, or on the USB storage device, and let the CinemaTube do all the downloading. Note that only NTFS and EXT-3 file formats are supported in this feature.

    Super-Size Your Digital Photo Frame
    Imagine viewing your vacation, party and family photos--all on the big screen of your TV. The CinemaTube turns your HDTV into a super-sized digital photo frame, allowing you to share those wonderful memories with the people you love. You can even save background music to the same photo folder and enjoy the perfect mix with your slideshow. 

Seagate FreeAgent Theater HD Media Player STCEA101-RK


Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 3.7 x 8.3 x 9.4 inches ; 2.4 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B001U3YILI
  • Item model number: STCEA101-RK
  • Technical Details

  • Dual-docking system eliminates fumbling with cables and connections
  • Automatically syncs with new content on your PC
  • 1080i High-Definition playback
  • Dolby Digital 5.1 audio surround sound support
  • FreeAgent Theater media player- 1-year limited warranty
  • Product Description

    The easiest way to move your photos, movies and music from your PC to your TV. The Seagate® FreeAgent Theater™ media player lets you share and enjoy your digital media library with friends and family without having to crowd around a PC screen or struggle with confusing network configuration and cable issues. Simply insert a Seagate FreeAgent Go drive into the media dock, or use the convenient, front-mounted USB port to connect flash drives, external hard drives and digital cameras that support USB connectivity. Then grab the included remote control and start enjoying your digital media from the comfort of your couch. It even supports 1080i high-definition playback and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio surround sound, so your movies and music will look and sound great.  
  • The easiest way to move your photos, movies and music from your PC to your TV. Share and enjoy your memories in a comfortable, social environment such as your living room. With two easy steps, you will be viewing and sharing your favorite photos, movies and music in no time! With its unique dual-docking system, setup the device once and never hassle with cables again. Simply place the FreeAgent Go portable hard drive (sold seperately) into the PC docking station and it automatically copies your photos, movies and music from the PC to the drive. Then docking the FreeAgent Go portable hard drive into the FreeAgent Theater media player, connected to the TV, puts your entire media library at your fingertips with 1080i High-Definition playback and crystal clear Dolby Digital 5.1 audio surround sound support. With the front-mounted USB port, you can also plug your digital camera, USB flash drive or external USB hard drive directly into the FreeAgent Theater and enjoy the same high-quality viewing experience. Navigating through your media library is intuitive with the FreeAgent Theater¿s user interface and compact remote control. Share your memories like a pro with easy to customize slideshows, transitions, background music and zoom feature for both pictures and movies. Share and experience your memories in comfort with FreeAgent Theater. 
  • The Seagate FreeAgent Theater is now cheap because it is old technology and it shows. It is not a bad player for old-school video formats, but the picture is composite like an early years DVD Player, not HD. The firmware is slow, ugly, and buggy. The newer Theater+ model has HDMI, networking, and HD picture, but it is not worth the much higher $ investment (currently over $200 with hard drive and dock). The new firmware is still a D+ at best. I recommend using a netbook with an HDMI port as a media server instead. A netbook will work flawlessly as a media server and you will enjoy all the other PC fuctions it can do for you.
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    32 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
    3.0 out of 5 stars NO WAY!!, December 28, 2009
    By Mateo (Oceanside CA) - See all my reviews
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    I have tried to use it for videos from flv and wmv, it wont play youtube videos, or much of anything, (except for .AVI), its format list is obfuscated . I spent hours converting many videos- to no avail. It plays photos and music, but whatever.

    Second: the menu system, It acts randomly and buggy, it will scroll backwards, shift menu's when you press play, press anything, its RANDOM. I'm sending it back.
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    4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
    4.0 out of 5 stars Solid picture & video player, May 17, 2009
    By ErrantOne (California, USA) - See all my reviews
    Player is nice if you already have a freeagent go drive and want to play media from the living room. The drives works fine with any USB storage (hard drives, usb sticks, etc)

    I like the slideshow transitions for photos(nice for family gatherings), and it plays back my DVD content that I've put on my drive from DVDs which I own.

    Like someone already mentioned it has no HDMI, but does support component/composite so it will work with any TV. They should do HDMI on the next version, but it does not limit anything with the current product.

    Single most annoying feature for video is the 'preview' that slows you down from scrolling and finding the right file. Overall, solid product and looks nice in living room. The included remote is small and so hard to operate if you have big hands, but it's usable. Don't expect to play any ripped HD movies or anything, but if you are not into that you are fine.

    Been using mine for 1+months with no issues and love the look of my red freeagent go drive when it's in the unit.


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Sunday, April 4, 2010

Western Digital WD TV Live Network-ready HD Media Player WDBAAN0000NBK-NESN


Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 4.9 x 1.6 inches ; 10.7 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B002KKFP9Y
  • Item model number: WDBAAN0000NBK-NESN

  • Technical Details

  • Play Full HD 1080p video, music and photos on your HD TV
  • Supports widest variety of file formats and devices
  • Network capable for easy access to the newest content from PCs, network drives, internet favorites
  • Play network and internet content

  • Product Description

    From the Manufacturer

    WD TV Live - Play a world of HD media on your TV.
    HD video, photos and music - they're on your computer, on your USB drives, on the Internet, but how do you enjoy them on your TV? Now it's easy! Play a world of Full-HD, 1080p media on your big screen TV with the WD TV Live network-ready HD media player.

    Full-HD 1080p video playback and navigation - This is the real thing; Full-HD 1080p playback. Sit back and enjoy the spectacular picture quality of brilliant high definition video and the crystal-clear sound of digital audio. Use the included remote control to make your entertainment choices using our crisp, animated navigation menus.
    Play a wide variety of file formats - WD TV Live supports a wide variety of the most popular file formats. No need to spend time transcoding.
    Play videos, music and photos from the Internet on your big screen TV - Explore and watch YouTube videos and Flickr pictures on the big screen. Rock out to thousands of radio stations via Live365 and discover new music with Pandora radio.
    Access files anywhere on your home network - Play movies, music, and photos from any PC or drive on your home network. The Ethernet port connects this player to your home network through a wired connection or via popular, supported WiFi adapters (sold separately). Ideal for use with WD's My Book World.
    Turn your USB drive into an HD media player - Play content from most popular USB drives, and digital cameras, camcorders, and portable media players that can be recognized as mass storage devices. Optimized for My Passport portable hard drives.
    Collect without limits - There's no limit to the size of your media collection; just add more USB drives for more space.
    Play media seamlessly from multiple USB drives - Two USB ports on the player let you connect multiple USB storage devices and access them simultaneously. Our media library feature collects the content on all the drives into one list sorted by media type.
    Transfer files easily - Copy, move or delete files stored on a USB drive, a network drive, your camcorder, or a camera to the attached USB drive using the on-screen menus.
    Show photos and movies directly from your digital camera or video camera - Works with digital cameras, digital video cameras, in fact, any digital imaging device that supports Picture Transfer Protocol.
    Advanced navigation options
  • Thumbnail and list views – Browse your content by filename or by thumbnails of photos, album covers and movie cover art.
  • Media library – This unique feature lets you view all your media by media type in one menu regardless of its location in folders or drives. You can view your content by categories such as genre, album, artist and date.
  • Search – Search by genre, title, artist, filename and partial filename.
  • Photo viewing
  • Create custom slide shows with a variety of transitions and background music
  • Zoom and pan
  • Search by filename, partial filename, most recently viewed and date
Movie viewing
  • Fast forward, rewind, pause, zoom, and pan
  • View subtitles
  • Search by filename, partial filename, most recently viewed and date
Music playback
  • Fast forward, rewind, pause, shuffle, repeat
  • Search by filename, partial filename, most recently viewed and date
File Copy
  • Copy files between USB drives
HDMI 1.3, composite video and component video output - The HDMI port lets you connect to the highest quality HD TV or home theater. Additional composite (RCA), and component outputs ensure compatibility with virtually all television sets.
SPDIF digital output - The optical audio output sends digital signals to your AV receiver for the best surround sound experience.
System Requirements
  • My Passport portable hard drive or other USB storage device with supported video or audio content stored on it.
  • Standard or high definition television with HDMI or composite video connections.
  • Home network and broadband connectivity for online services.
Compatibility
HDMI, Full HD (1080p), AAC, MP3, JPEG, USB 2.0, H.264, SimplayHD™, Energy Star®, Dolby Digital, DTS, DLNA, Bonjour, AVCHD, Windows Vista®

Note: Compatibility may vary, depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system.
What's in the box

HD Media Player, Compact remote with batteries, Composite AV cable, Component AV cable, AC adapter, Quick Install Guide.
The WD TV Live HD Media Player from Western Digital has everything you need to play your HD media collection and the fun stuff you find on the web in brilliant HD 1080p on your big screen HDTV. Because it supports a wide variety of file types, you can instantly enjoy all your home digital media, regardless of the file format. Plus you get direct access to a huge selection of video, photos, and music from popular internet sites like YouTube, Flickr, Live 365, and Pandora (U.S. only) right from the beautifully easy WDTV navigation screen. The WD TV Live HD media player is exceptionally easy to use so anyone in the family can do it and, because it’s networked, you can easily access media from any PC in the home. Compatibility; HDMI, Full HD (1080p), AAC, MP3, JPEG, USB 2.0, H.264, SimplayHD, Energy Star, Dolby Digital, DTS, DLNA, Bonjour, AVCHD, Windows Vista. Box contains; Media Player, Compact remote with batteries, Composite AV cable, Component AV cable, AC adapter, CD with sample media, Quick Install Guide. 
 

Creative Zen 4 GB Portable Media Player (Black)


Technical Details

  • Product Type - MP3 Player
  • Connectivity - USB 2.0
  • Memory - 4GB
  • Dimensions WxDxH - 3.26" x 2.16" x 0.44"
  • -- Clock and alarm function

  • Product Description

    Bring your media with you wherever you roam with the Creative Zen 4GB player. Watch 16 hours of videos, enjoy up to 1,000 of your favorite songs or share hundreds of photos with your friends. And do it all on a device that's about the width of a credit card.
    Design
    The Zen sports a 2.5-inch TFT color display with 320 x 240-pixel resolution and support for up to 16.7 million colors. This razor sharp display is packaged in a device that weighs just 2.1 ounces and measures 3.26 x 2.16 x .44 inches (W x H x D). The internal battery powers the Zen for up to 25 hours of continuous audio playback and up to five hours of continuous video playback. Use the Zen's SD slot to expand your portable media library with music, photos and videos stored on your SD card. There's also a handy built-in microphone for capturing notes on the go. Features
    Load up up your favorite songs, as well as your album art, and get going with the Zen. The device supports iTunes Plus tracks from the iTunes store and MP3 and WMA tracks. Subscription and pay-per-download music services are supported, as well. Discover, save, and play millions of songs when subscribing to services such as Yahoo Music Unlimited and Napster To Go. You can even tune into your favorite stations with the Zen's FM radio. The radio allows you to save up to 34 presets.
    The Zen has you covered when it comes to video, too. The device supports MJPEG, WMV9 and--with transcoding--MPEG1 and 2, MPEG4-SP, DivX 4 and 5, and XviD. Enjoy purchased movies and TV shows from online services, such as Amazon Unbox and Walmart.com. Watch home videos. Even load your Tivo To Go movies and TV shows onto your Zen.
    Additional features include a clock and alarm function, volume restriction, eight equalizer settings, and a USB hard drive mode, which allows you to drag and drop files directly to and from your Zen. The Zen can also function as a handy organizer, allowing you to synchronize with Microsoft Outlook and display your contacts, calendar, and tasks.
    What's in the Box
    Zen player, earphones, USB 2.0 cable, installation CD, and quick start guide. 
     

Zune 120 GB Video MP3 Player (Black)


Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 61.1 x 108.2 inches ; 12 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B001EQ0HAW
  • Item model number: H3A-00001

  • Technical Details

  • IMPORTANT: Allow your Zune to charge for 30 minutes then disconnect and reconnect the cable to turn on the player
  • Listen to your favorite FM radio stations and click to tag the songs you like for later purchase when you sync your device with your PC
  • Download millions of tracks, whole albums, or playlists with the Zune Pass subscription service; extend your subscription online or by purchasing a Zune Pass card
  • Connect to your home wireless network and remotely sync your Zune device with your PC collection from your dock, AC adapter, or speaker dock accessory
  • 120 GB capacity for up to 30,000 songs, 25,000 photos, or 375 hours of video
  • 3.2-inch color LCD with 320 x 240 pixel display resolution

  • Product Description

    Massive capacity in a deluxe device that delivers uncompromised audio and video quality, the Zune 120 GB can fit a huge collection and still have room for videos, podcasts, and more. This major player hooks up with innovative discovery features like Buy from FM and wireless sharing, so you never stop gobbling tunes. It holds up to 30,000 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 375 hours of video. Watch a demo on Zune.
  • Buy from FM
    Click to buy from the built-in FM radio. Every Zune device lets you listen to your favorite FM radio stations and click to tag the songs you like for later purchase when you sync your device with your PC.1
    Zune Pass
    With the Zune Pass subscription service, you'll get millions of tracks for the price of one CD. Download tracks, whole albums, or playlists. Explore new music or rediscover old favorites--then sync them to your Zune. Extend your subscription online or by purchasing a Zune Pass card. Or, if you like, purchase songs or albums individually.2
    Wireless Sync
    Remotely sync with your PC. Connect to your home wireless network and remotely sync your Zune device with your PC collection from your dock, AC adapter, or speaker dock accessory.3
    Device to Cloud
    Your Zune player can access thousands of wireless hotspots around the country. Automatically update your collection, browse Zune Marketplace, refresh your Channels, exchange favorites with friends, or buy songs you've tagged from your FM radio. Take advantage of a Zune Pass and access the music you love where you want, at no extra cost.
    Wireless Sharing
    Music is in the air with Zune wireless sharing. Send your favorite songs, albums, playlists, pictures, and even audio podcasts freely between any Zune devices. Listen to the full track of any song you receive up to three times and pass them along to other friends. If you want to buy a song, click to tag it and have your Zune find it later when you sync with your PC.4
    Channels
    Like your very own radio stations, Zune Channels are custom programming stations that deliver personalized playlists to your Zune from a variety of sources you select, such as music experts, celebrities, or top radio stations. Channels you subscribe to automatically update whenever you're connected--to your PC, home network, or even selected wireless hotspots. When you subscribe to Zune Pass, you get an unlimited Zune Channels experience.
    Games
    Zune players now come with a selection of fun free games. Choose music from your collection to create your own personal game soundtrack. Connect and compete wirelessly with other nearby Zune users.
    Video/TV Shows
    Choose from a growing selection of TV shows now available on the Zune Marketplace video store, and take your favorite episodes or whole seasons with you wherever you go. Use your Zune device to watch popular shows like The Office, South Park, Heroes, and 30 Rock from NBC; shows from Comedy Central; Adult Swim from the Cartoon Network; and countless other shows from other major networks.6 Also, if you're recording TV shows or movies with Windows Media Center in Windows Vista, you can import and sync them to your device. Load up your favorite videos, and hit the road.5
    Zune Social
    Discover, share, and connect with the Zune Social, a free online community that lets you share your musical tastes with friends and millions others. Customize your Zune Card and Zune profile page with your favorite music and pictures. Then connect and share Zune Cards, music, and messages with friends and other members of the community.
    Zune Marketplace
    Fulfill your entertainment desires at Zune Marketplace. Millions of songs, albums, TV shows, audio/video podcasts, and more are available--plus, your online store is always open and only a mouse click away. Download or subscription? It's up to you. Buy individual songs and albums, or an unlimited Zune Pass music subscription2.
    Audiobooks
    Let your Zune read to you while you can't. Listen to everything from your favorite novels to the latest bestseller. Now you can transfer your existing audiobook files from sites like Audible.com to your Zune device and enjoy them whenever you want.
    Xbox 360 Compatibility
    Ever wish you could play games to the sound of your favorite tunes? Now you can. Connect your Zune device to your Xbox 360 console and play your favorite songs while you game on Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE. You can share content from your Zune collection to an Xbox 360 console on a home network and play your media through the Xbox Dashboard.
    Accessories
    Traveling, working late, or working out? Whatever you're up to, your Zune will be right there with you. Make sure you have the best accessories to keep up with your lifestyle.
  • Zune AC Adapter: Fast recharge wherever there's an outlet
  • Zune Car Pack: Ride with Zune as it charges while playing in your car
  • Zune Home AV Pack: Hook up your Zune to any home stereo and control it via remote
  • Zune Premium Earphones: noise-isolating design that delivers superior sound quality and comfort
  • Zune Cable Pack: Provides every cable you need to stay connected
  • Zune Dock Pack: Nonstop your tunes while you charge your Zune