Reviews of the Seagate FreeAgent Theater+
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CNET Review
The Good: Media playback device that plays music, image, and video files from USB storage or streamed via network; HD output up to 1080p; integrated slot for FreeAgent Go storage drive; compact, stylish design; you can connect up to two mass USB storage devices--including a camera--at one time; HDMI and component video connectivity; built-in Ethernet for streaming files from a networked PC or accessing Internet services; plays Flip Video video files.
The Bad: No built-in Wi-Fi (wireless option costs an extra $70); Internet services are limited at launch.
The Bottom Line: The addition of HDMI output, network streaming, and improved file compatibility makes the Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ media player a better value than its predecessor.
Manufacturer: Seagate Technology
Part number: STCEA201-RK
General
- Width 7.2 in
- Depth 6.9 in
- Height 1.2 in
Audio System
- Output Mode Stereo
- Digital Audio Format DTS digital output, Dolby Digital output
Connectors
- Optical Digital Output Yes
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA
- Supported Digital Video Standards AVI, MKV, MOV, WMV, DivX, RMVB, VC-1, AVCHD, H.264, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4
- Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - 0 GB
- Features JPEG photo playback
Network & Internet Multimedia
- Functionality Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Digital video playback
- Connectivity Wired
- Connectivity Protocols IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet)
- Network Protocols Supported IP, DHCP
- Supported Audio Formats AAC, AC3, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec)
- Supported Video Formats TS, AVI, MKV, MOV, VOB, WMV, DivX, Xvid, AVCHD, H.264, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX HD
- Supported Pictures Formats BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, TIFF
Remote Control
- Type Remote control
- Technology Infrared
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x ( 4 pin USB Type B ) - Front, 1 x ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output - Rear, 1 x ( RJ-45 ) - Rear, 1 x - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output - Rear
Environmental Standards
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Video / audio cable, Network cable
Power
- Type External
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