SageTV has started shipping the SageTV HD Theater 300 HD media player. This gadget can stream video from online sites like YouTube, TV network websites, and Google video at the touch of a button on the remote control right to the TV in your living room. What makes this media player more special is that it is also able to stream media files to a wired network or to a wireless network with the addition of an optional wireless adapter. The SageTV HD Theater 300 supports HDMI 1.3 and both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD/MA audio output. Additionally, it is compatible with SageTV’s Media Center software, allowing any PC or Mac equipped with an HD tuner card to watch and record live TV. You can purchase the SageTV HD Theater 300 for $150 each. [Slashgear]
It looks like the LG Art Cinema DP1 has passed the test of the FCC and is now ready to start going into production. The device can be best described as a DivX media player with WiFi connectivity to enhance the viewing experience with connectivity to the internet. It will allow access to web services to sites like Picasa, AccuWeather and YouTube. Full 1080p HD video will be supported so you will be able to get the absolute most out of the player. [Akihabara]
If Apple TV just isn’t your thing then there is a handful of other options out there for you that are big players in the game too. One of those would be Western Digital and their new TV Live Plus HD Media Player was just released which could do a whole lot to enhance your entertainment center. It makes Netflix streaming super easy and also lets you stream content from YouTube, Flickr, Pandora, Live365 and the MediaFly network. It also lets you stream content from your networked computers and laptops as well. [GearLog]
The Boxee Box was first announced quite a long time ago and it looks like now it is finally gearing up for a November release. In their defense they have had a lot of obstacles along the way as programming something like this to be so versatile and work so smoothly could not be easy. We can’t wait to get a taste of this thing in action and start streaming full 1080p HD videos as well as playing all of our favorite videos locally. November couldn’t come any sooner. [UberGizmo]
Viewsonic today released the VMP70 1080p digital media player that allows you to share any digital collection of movies and video that are stored on your computer to any home entertainment system. The device connects to either HDMI, component or the composite port in full stereo, supporting DTS, Dolby Digital and SP/DIF interfaces. The ViewSonic VMP70 supports a wide variety of video and audio formats including MPEG1/2/4, DivX/Xvid, H.264, VC1, RM/RMVB, WMA, MP3, DTS, Dolby digital, OGG, and AAC. The ViewSonic VMP70 media player box retails for $99. [ViewSonic]
Brando has recently released the HD Media Player Docking Station that allows you to play media files via internal HDD, USB storage device or SD(HC), MS Memory card on TV without using computer. The gadget supports video output via HDMI and YpbPr with up to 1080p resolution. Supported video formats including H.264, MPEG1/2/4, DIVX, XVID, RM/RMVB, MKV, RM/RMVB, AVI, M2TS, VOB, DAT, MPG, MPEG and MOV. Each purchase comes with a remote controller, an HDMI cable, a YPbPr cable, a USB cable, an AC Adapter (100~240V), and a user’s manual. Brando’s HD Media Player Docking Station retails for $199. [Brando]
It’s not everyday Western Digital strays from its platter oriented mission, so we’re excited to bring you their latest product, the WD TV HD Media Player. What it does, really, is turn your USB hard drive into an HD media player so you can watch your downloaded HD movies on your HDTV. Just plug your drive into the USB port and watch the videos in full 1080p glory via the HDMI or composite ports. The 1.6×4.9×3.9-inch form factor makes it easy to lug around and $129 is definitely a tag worth all these awesomeness. [Engadget]
Quantum has unveiled their latest PMP , which will become the first connected PMP in the world featuring personal mobile TV and GPS navigation. Based on Siano’s leading DVB-H silicon and additional SMS8021 chip antenna, Quantum’s device offers unparalleled reception, in both indoor and outdoor locations, in rural areas, and whilst travelling on high speed trains or vehicles, eliminating the need for external antennae. The Video Touch is also capable of playing movies, MP3s and view pictures. Price and availability is still TBD. [SlashGear]
Slacker has teamed up with Devicescape software giving users more access to WiFi when on the go. This Devicescape feature is a WiFi hotspot manager enabling you to register usernames / passwords online and then have the software automatically connect whenever you’re in range. The Slcker portables have now shipped with Devicescape pre-installed. [Engadget]
Onda has made another portable media player called the VX767. It has a 4.3″ 16:9 true (480 × 272 resolution) widescreen display, 400MHZ processor, support for RM, RMVB, FLV, AVI, MOV, ASF, MP4, WMV, 3GP and MPEG video format, an integrated FM radio and a microSDHC memory card slot along with a battery life of 40 hours for audio and 10 hours for video. [TheGadgetSite]
