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just4kix

This thread could have been in Computer accessories as well, but upon reflection, I decided to post it here.

IOmega has released its product ScreenPlay HD. Like the Superman tag line, it too can claim this tag line which I have come on my own:

... It's an USB External Hard Disk ... It's a DVD/HD Player ... It's a Hard Disk which can play media content on TV ...

The Screenplay HD 500 GB looks like any external hard disk with USB connectivity. It can store any kind of file but what is unique to it is, a built in media player. It can play MPEG2, MPEG4, HD, etc. It can also store photo's that the media player can play in a sequence or at random. It has direct A/V capabilities.

Have a HD-Ready or Full-HD TV but don't have an upscaling DVD player or Blu-Ray player? No problem. Store your content on this disk. Connect it to the TV using component or HDMI cables (not supplied).

The disk comes with a holder stand and is mounted upright. The front of the disk has the regular play/ff/rew/pause/stop buttons. And what is most convenient is that it comes with a remote as well. The interface is very basic but it gets the job done. It can play most audio and video formats but MKV and WMV formats are not supported for some reason.

This is definitely a boon for those who cannot afford a Blu-Ray player as yet.

Price: Rs. 9,990/-
Source: LD Magazine.

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