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Great for photos and videos
Integrates well with Seagate’s FreeAgent Go range of hard drives
Excellent integration with the FreeAgent hard drive range
Integrates well with Seagate’s Free Agent hard disks; quality is good
Can’t play some common music or video formats; no HDMI socket
A neat product marred by an inability to play important music and video file formats Good points Integrates well with Seagate’s Free Agent hard disks; quality is good Bad points Can’t play some common music or video formats; no HDMI socket ...
Abstract: When Western Digital introduced its smart WD TV HD Media Player earlier this year, which is designed to mate portable hard drives with big-screen TVs, we knew it was only a matter of time before rival disk manufacturer Seagate would come up with somet...
Easy to setup and easy to use, Supports FreeAgent Go drives, or just about any other USB connected storage, Supports a variety of file formats, 1080i high definition support, Audio and video from DVD folder playback is very good, Offers a variety of connection options
No HDMI, Doesn't support all common audio and video formats, Playing from DVD folders could be easier, Only includes composite video / audio cable, Not networked
I see the Seagate FreeAgent Theater media player as a great option for someone looking to get their digital media on to their home theater without much stress. A simple setup process, a variety of audio/video connections, a useful wireless remote cont...
The $229 Seagate FreeAgent Theater HD Media Player is a good device for novices who want to view their PC’s content on a big screen but are intimidated by streaming media devices. However, true multimedia addicts may want to take a pass since the Fr...
Abstract: So you bought this fancy FreeAgent Go from Seagate and you begin to transfer all of your photos, music and movies onto the ultra-portable drive while shouting, “this drive is sweet!”, when suddenly a question mark appears above your head. You ask yours...
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Published: 2009-04-01, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
Integrated slot for FreeAgent Go storage drive; compact, stylish design; you can connect up to two mass USB storage devices--including a camera--at one time; 720p/1080i HD output; plays music, image, and video files; solid photo display capabilities.
Couldnt play back as many file types as competing products; no HDMI output.
While the Seagate FreeAgent Theater has a decent interface and good photo display options, it doesnt read as many video file formats as its competitors. Price range: $79.00 - $140.86 check prices See all products in the Seagate FreeAgent Theater series
Bland interface; folder-based navigation to files; no HDMI port
This device makes getting your media files off your PC and onto your HDTV a breeze, but youre forced to wade through folders to find what you want. File support is fairly robust, and videos looked good, but output resolution maxes out at 1080i, and t...
Abstract: While viewing digital content on your computer monitor is fine for certain activities, for a more enjoyable experience you might prefer to use your television screen. ...
