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LG Announces the Smart TV Updater
Mon Jan 03, 2011 at 10:00 AM ETTags: LG, Set-Top, Industry Trends, High-Def Retailing, CES 2011 (all tags)
The device upgrades your old set to the same capabilities as LG's current smart sets.
We've seen plenty of set-top boxes like the Boxee Box, Revue and Roku. In that sense, LG's new ST600 is nothing new. It's not marketed in the traditional way though, with LG pushing it as an upgrade rather than a standalone device.
The ST600, which will be officially unveiled at CES next week, lets you access all the content that a connected LG TV is capable of. It also gives users access to LG Apps which have a broad range from educational programs to games.
LG hasn't named a price for the ST600 yet, though they have said they plan to make it affordable. Another mystery is whether or not the ST600 can be used with non-LG sets. From the press release it sounds like anyone will be able to use it.
Source: eCoustics
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Western Digital Offers Up the WD TV Live Plus Media Player
Thu Jun 10, 2010 at 02:00 PM ETTags: WD, Streaming, Set-Top (all tags)
HD video, NAS compatibility and Netflix streaming all in one set-top box.
The WD TV Live Plus is a nice set-top box, especially if you've got a large digital media collection. It hooks in to your network and grabs files from computers and network attached storage devices, playing them back with ease.
It also connects to plenty of online video streaming services. Netflix is on the list, as are YouTube and the Media Fly Network. If you're looking for music, you'll also have access to Pandora, and Live 365 internet radio.
And of course, you can attach all the storage you'd like via a pair of USB ports, though the Live Plus doesn't have any storage of its own.
The one real downside to the WD TV Live Plus is the cost. It's not too terribly expensive at $149, but you'll have to shell out a bit more if you want WiFi, since the adapter is sold separately.
Source: PR Newswire
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AVerLife ExtremeVision Set-top is Available Now
Thu Jun 10, 2010 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Streaming, Set-Top (all tags)
It doesn't do much in the way of video streaming, but it plays an impressive number of audio and video file types and it's got a built-in browser to boot.
The ExtremeVision is a set-top box with a single focus. If you've got a media file, the ExtremeVision will probably play it.
It's got a built-in internet browser, but it's unclear from the press release whether it can handle Silverlight. You've got Google Video, YouTube and Facebook capability, but there's no hint about whether Netflix and Hulu can be streamed.
The ExtremeVision can handle just about any video you can throw at it, including FLV, MKV, ISO, and the usual suspects like WMV, AVI and Divx. It's just as capable with audio files, touting support for WMA, FLAC, OGG, WAV, and of course, MP3.
It comes with a WiFi adapter, but you can plug it in if you prefer. It's got an HDMI output along with composite, component, stereo analog outs and an optical digital output.
You can snag the AVerLife ExtremeVision for $209.
Source: eCoustics
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