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Asus O!Play HDP-R1
$170.00
Released June, 2009
The Pros:Plays a wide array of file formats, very little it can't handle. Interface is well designed - everything is obvious and simple. Can handle large file collections gracefully, only a few seconds to retrieve the file list.
The Cons:No outputs for legacy systems, lack of component output. Can only connect via wired Ethernet, no WiFi (no accessories either). Firmware updates are difficult due to a website that experiences frequent downtime.
The Asus O!Play HDP-R1 is a versatile, high-definition media streamer designed to stream video, music, and photo content from a wired device (PC, USB, eSATA, Ethernet) to a compatible RCA or HDMI v1.3 display.
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Designed to be setup easily and to operated with barely any lag, the HDP-R1 can stream full 1080p high-definition video content across a network without any buffer problems whatsoever. Besides playing media files from a PC or the Internet, the device can also be used to transfer files from a network to a USB or eSATA device, or vice versa. Unfortunately the device doesn’t support YouTube, though a firmware update to v1.29P allows access to RSS feeds, Flickr, Picasa, Internet radio stations, and Internet TV stations (via Muzee).
Features
- HD Media Streamer
- Versatile Format Support
- 1080p Full HD Output
- Network Content Streaming
- No YouTube Support
- TV/Audio Station Access via Muzee
- Composite, HDMI v1.3 Outputs
- S/DIF Audio Out
- USB/eSATA Connectivity
- Standard Ethernet
- Remote Control
- Firmware Updates (Advanced Features)
Supported File Formats
- Video: MPEG1/2/4,RM/RMVB,VC-1,H.264
- Video File Extension: .trp,.mp4,.mov,.xvid,.avi,.divx,.asf,.wmv,.mkv,.rm,.rmvb,.flv,.ts,.m2ts,.dat,.mpg,.vob,.mts,.iso,.ifo
- Audio: MP3,WAV,AAC,OGG,FLAC,AIFF,Dolby Digital AC3,Dolby Digital Plus,DTS Digital Surround,Tag ID3,Dolby True HD (downmix)
- Image: JPEG,BMP,PNG,GIF,TIFF
- Subtitle: SRT,SUB,SMI,SSA,TXT
User Reviews (3)
Pros & Cons
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plays a wide array of file formats, very little it can't handle
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interface is well designed - everything is obvious and simple
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can handle large file collections gracefully, only a few seconds to retrieve the file list
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outputs HDMI and digital optical separately and simultaneously
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one eSATA/USB combo, one USB
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no outputs for legacy systems, lack of component output
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can only connect via wired Ethernet, no WiFi (no accessories either)
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firmware updates are difficult due to a website that experiences frequent downtime
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cheap black glossy plastic enclosure - picks up fingerprints and dust easily
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LED status lights on the front of the device are extremely bright
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