Samsung MR-00EA1 Extender for Windows Media Center
Samsung MR-00EA1
Summary
- Product Name: MR-00EA1
- Manufacturer: Samsung
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- Review Date: December 29, 2008 00:25
- MSRP: $ 199
- Specifications
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Key Features:
- Share personal media
- Music Playback: WMV,MP3, A3 file streaming from PC
- Wireless Capability: IEEE 802.11a//g/dual band n
- Video Playback: WMV,MPEG2,MPEG 4, H-264 file streaming from PC
- Photo Playback: JPEG file streaming from PC
Key Specs:
- Warranty: 1 year mail-in service
- Net Dimensions 6.1"(W) x 4.9"(H) x 1.2"(D)
- Net Weight: .88lbs.
Included in Box:
- MediaLive, Digital Media Extender
- HDMI Cable
- Power Supply
- Back of TV Mounting Bracket (VESA compatible)
- CinemaNow Coupon
Note - Requires a PC running Windows Media Center in Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate. Live and recorded TV may require additional equipment, including but not limited to a TV tuner. Some features require internet access; service fees may apply. Online media services and applications are subject to change.
Pros
- Cheap
- Easy installation
- Works well with Samsung displays
Cons
- No multichannel audio output
- Must be used with Samsung displays
- Remote missing many standard Media Center buttons
Introduction
The Samsung MR-00EA1 Extender for Media Center has its good and bad points. Rather than looking at the specs, however, I recommend you think about the kind of end-user you are. If you are worried about maximizing features and trying to eek every bit of performance out of your Media Center, this might not be the product for you. But if you are a casual user that is just looking for a way of getting you content from your Vista computer to your Samsung display, the MR-00EA1 might be the right choice.
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corey posts on December 30, 2008 01:43
The Xbox 360 Arcade (no HD) is also $200. How would you compare the Samsung to that?
Even if the Samsung is a better connector to your computer, the Xbox has to be a WAY better game player, and doesn't require Vista for a PC connection.
Even if the Samsung is a better connector to your computer, the Xbox has to be a WAY better game player, and doesn't require Vista for a PC connection.
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