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Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex TV

$130.00 Released June, 2010

The Pros:Plays an extremely wide variety of files - even ISO files without having to convert them. Up-conversion is smooth and free of distortion - good approximation of HD quality. Interface is fast and responsive, even when browsing network devices.

The Cons:Remote control is built with fairly cheap materials, feels flimsy, need to point it directly at the sensor. Isn't always visual feedback when a button on the remote is used - not always sure it did anything. Although the on-screen interface is fast, it lacks grace and subtlety - it's a little ugly.

The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex TV is an HD media player released in mid-2010. The GoFlex TV can output video at up to 1080p resolution over HDMI or Component. Full surround sound is also featured with support for Dolby Digital, DTS and WMA Pro amongst other formats.

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For those with older television sets, Composite A/V output is also available. On the back, users will find an Ethernet and USB port for an optional Wi-Fi adapter. Movie fans can use this media player for many popular video file formats, including: Xvid, DivX, AVC HD, WMV9, H.264, MKV and M2TS. Subtitle files are also supported. Users can plug in Seagate GoFlex hard drives, or just about any other USB storage device with media for use with the GoFlex TV. Numerous internet-based services are also supported with this product including video RSS feeds, YouTube, Netflix, Flickr and Picasa and widgets.

Features

1080p video output
Dolby Digital and DTS sound output
YouTube and Netflix streaming
Subtitle file support
Plays content from external USB storage devices
Seagate GoFlex hard drive slot
Photo slideshow
Internet widgets (weather, finance)

Specifications

Video out: HDMI 1.3, Component, Composite A/V
Audio out: HDMI 1.3, Stereo, Optical S/PDIF
Video formats: MPEG-4 (Xvid), MPEG-2 (VOB/ISO), Xvid HD, DivX HD, MPEG-1, AVC HD, TS/TP/M2T, RMVB Real Media, DivX, VC-1, M2TS, WMV9, H.264, MKV, MOV, AV
Subtitles: SAMI (smi), SRT, SUB
Video Resolutions: PAL 576i/576p, NTSC 480i/480p, 720p, 1080p, 1080i
Audio Formats: WMA Pro, WMA, Dolby Digital, ADPCM, FLAC, AAC, ASF, DTS, LPCM, OGG, WAV, MP3
Playlist: PLS, M3U
Photo Formats: JPEG files (up to 20 megapixels), MJPEG, BMP, TIFF, PNG, GIF
Supported File Systems: HFS+, NTFS, FAT32, FAT
Internet Sites Supported: Video Feeds (RSS), Text Feeds (RSS), Weather Widget, Finance Widget, Flickr, Mediafly, YouTube, Picasa, Netflix, vTuner
Network Connection: Wi-Fi Adapter (Optional), Ethernet
TV Systems: NTSC, PAL

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Pros

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plays an extremely wide variety of files - even ISO files without having to convert them
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up-conversion is smooth and free of distortion - good approximation of HD quality
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interface is fast and responsive, even when browsing network devices
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compact design, takes up very little room on a shelf or in a cabinet
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button layout on the remote is well thought out, easy to work with

Cons

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remote control is built with fairly cheap materials, feels flimsy, need to point it directly at the sensor
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isn't always visual feedback when a button on the remote is used - not always sure it did anything
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although the on-screen interface is fast, it lacks grace and subtlety - it's a little ugly
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generates significant heat with prolonged use