Asus O!Play HD2 with USB 3.0
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No, it is crap for you. Do not dare to speak for me.
And is is not "all about the User Interface". It IS all about the PQ, codec/container support and ease of use. XMBC is all about eye-candy and fluff.
No, it is crap for you. Do not dare to speak for me.
And is is not "all about the User Interface". It IS all about the PQ, codec/container support and ease of use. XMBC is all about eye-candy and fluff.
I agree with what you say,i might also add it would be nice as the poster above mentions in having working Networking, File Support all the Basic functions working from the get go and actually having a player doing everything its promised to do..
from the very start..a Player that does that will empty some warehouses of stock i assure you of that.
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Talas.
I agree with what you say,i might also add it would be nice as the poster above mentions in having working Networking, File Support all the Basic functions working from the get go and actually having a player doing everything its promised to do..
from the very start..a Player that does that will empty some warehouses of stock i assure you of that.
Talas.
It's all about on-demand content and let's hope this Asus joins that particular party.
Media Players so far have been very technical devices, requiring a knowledge of ripping, networking, and dare I say it **********, to be useful.
We are about to see a number of devices that will give the ordinary man on the street sofa what he wants, and that is the ability to turn the thing on and watch his favourite movie / TV show.
And, as Talas is clearly eagerly anticipating, such a device has the potential to fill up, empty (repeat x times) many warehouses.
Media Players so far have been very technical devices, requiring a knowledge of ripping, networking, and dare I say it **********, to be useful.
We are about to see a number of devices that will give the ordinary man on the street sofa what he wants, and that is the ability to turn the thing on and watch his favourite movie / TV show.
And, as Talas is clearly eagerly anticipating, such a device has the potential to fill up, empty (repeat x times) many warehouses.
I agree that there is a lot of hype around on-demand video services in the US atm. But For Europeans and the rest of the world, There is little value for us in these US-only on-demand services like Hulu and Netflix. And since Media players are apparently selling faster in Europe than US, see Park associates study, one should only still consider specs, design of box and compatibility to be just as important atm.
Seems like it wont support HD Audio which is a little disappointing.
http://www.engadget.com/photos/asus-...ds-on/#2768690
http://www.engadget.com/photos/asus-...ds-on/#2768690
From Park associates paper on sales of media players.
Syabas report that the market in Europe is larger than US for sales of their products.
Regarding the market for Popcorn Hour, the company sells 30% of its units in the U.S., approximately 60% in North Europe through retailer channels, and the rest around the world. Europe is an early adopter for the services, including video features
http://www.parksassociates.com/event..._final_web.pdf
Syabas report that the market in Europe is larger than US for sales of their products.
Regarding the market for Popcorn Hour, the company sells 30% of its units in the U.S., approximately 60% in North Europe through retailer channels, and the rest around the world. Europe is an early adopter for the services, including video features
http://www.parksassociates.com/event..._final_web.pdf
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it's out in the UK next week and in the US on Oct 25:
engadget.com/2010/10/04/asus-o-play-hd2-finally-launching-this-week
Anyone have any idea how this Asus box compares to the upcoming Netgear media streamer?
netgear.com/products/home/hometheater/media-players/NTV550.aspx
I thought the Netgear was the only one (under $300) capable of playing blu-ray iso files, but from what the Asus site indicates, this box does so as well?
engadget.com/2010/10/04/asus-o-play-hd2-finally-launching-this-week
Anyone have any idea how this Asus box compares to the upcoming Netgear media streamer?
netgear.com/products/home/hometheater/media-players/NTV550.aspx
I thought the Netgear was the only one (under $300) capable of playing blu-ray iso files, but from what the Asus site indicates, this box does so as well?
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