Buffalo Japan has just announced their latest networked media player which has been released in Japan and is called the Buffalo LinkTheater LT-V100. It is capable of 1080p full HD playback and has both HDMI and composite video outputs as well as both analog and optical-digital audio outputs. A 10/100 ethernet port will be included as well for network streaming. Two USB 2.0 ports are included as well with one in the front and one in the back to allow you to hook up external storage for local playback. [SlashGear]
The DC-MCNP1 Xtream is the latest media player from Digital-Cowboy that supports only a 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drive. The device also features ISO and IFO support, Windows file system, DLNA, NAS, FTP Server mode, USB Host and DDNS, HDMI support, optical out and the old RCA. Measuring 167mm × 29mm × 112mm, the Digital-Cowboy DC-MCNP1 is compatible with a wide range of video format including MKV, DivX files and MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. [Digital-Cowboy]
Brite-View has just pulled the covers off of their new CinemaGo BV-5005HDHD Mini CG HD Media Player and it looks like it is featuring just the sort of upgrades needed for a great media player. This is basically a re-imaging of the CinemaTube from last year as it still features the eSATA interface, USB 2.0, built in WiFi and a BitTorrent manager. You will also get MUZEE inernet radio channels and it is able to handle 1080p output and formats like MOV, WMV and MKV. You can store the media on the included hard drive or on your home network as well. [SlashGear]
Marshal will launch a new multimedia player in the Japanese market on June 26th, 2010. Known as the Marshal MAL-MP01HDB a.k.a. “MEDIA Joker”, the player supports a 3.5-inch hard disk drive, a multi-card reader (SD/SDHC/ MS PRO/ MMC) a couple of USB 2.0 ports, a mini USB port and a HDMI 1.3 port. Measuring 190mm x 175mm x 65mm and weighing 950grams, the MEDIA Joker also supports most of audio ond video file formats such as MPEG-1/2/4, MPEG-4 AVC /H.264, WMV9, XviD, WAV, WMA, MP3, AAC, OGG and FLAC. Each purchase of the Marshal MAL-MP01HDB comes equipped with a remote controller. [Marshal]
Most people think of LCD monitors and flat screen TVs when they hear the name Viewsonic, but this time around they are unveiling their new VMP75 Network Media Player on the world. It claims to be able to stream every audio and video format out there as well as content from Netflix, YouTube, Live365 and Flickr. There is a whole bunch of connectivity options here as well so it will work for you no matter what kind of set up you’ve got. [UberGizmo]
Transcend has decided to enter the HD media player market by releasing their first HD Media Player, the DMP10. The gadget is compatible with most of famous media formats including MKV, AVI, WMV, RMVB and M2TS. Using the Transcend DMP10 HD media player, you can connect a USB storage device to playback digital media content in the comfort of your living room or bedroom without having to struggle with clumsy solutions such as burning the files onto DVDs or connecting your computer to the TV. In addition, the Transcend DMP10 also supports Dolby Digital audio format and HDMI 1.3. [Transcend]
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]
The LENKENG palm HDD player allows you to enjoy movies, music, and photos on TV. The gadget supports Composite Video and Component Video output, and support video resolution up to 720P. The LHD50 Palm HDD media player is so portable, so you can carry it on travel and play any where at any time. [Lenkeng]
AVerMedia Technologies has unveiled the AVerLife ExtremeVision multifunctional wireless media player, which features an array of options for playing videos, listen to music and view slideshow photos to your TV. The media player comes equipped with a wireless USB adapter that allows it to connect to the Internet and access content from sources such as YouTube, Google or Facebook. Installation and navigation are a breeze with its user-friendly interface. Keyboard and mouse support lets you effortlessly access the built-in browser and surf the web instead of having to use a remote control or on-screen keyboard. The AVerLife ExtremeVision is currently available for $209.99 each. [AverMedia]
