All The Network Players Compared
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| Manufacturer | Hauppauge | Pinnacle | Linksys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | MediaMVP | Showcenter | Wireless-B Media Adapter WMA11B |
| Network interface | RJ-45 ((Fast-)Ethernet) | RJ-45 ((Fast-)Ethernet), 802.11b WLAN also available with third-party PCMCIA card (not included) | RJ-45 ((Fast-)Ethernet), integrated 802.11b WLAN access point |
| AV-connectors | SCART connector | SCART connector, component RGB out, S-Video and composite video out, analog audio out (RCA stereo), 2x digital audio out (1x optical, 1x coaxial) | S-Video and composite video out, analog audio out (RCA stereo) |
| Supported Formats | MP3, MPEG-1 und -2, JPEG. GIF and BMP | MP3, PCM, MPEG 1 and 2, DivX AVI, Xvid AVI, JPEG, BMP | MP3, WMA, JPEG, GIF, TIF, BMP |
| IR remote control | yes | yes | yes |
| Special Features | - | - | - |
| Price | US$100 | US$300 | US$150 |
| Manufacturer | Philips | Philips | Sony |
| Model | Streamium Multimedia Link SL300/400i | Streamium MX6000i HES | Roomlink Network Media Receiver PCNA-MR10 |
| Network interface | RJ-45 ((Fast-)Ethernet), integrated 802.11g WLAN access point | RJ-45 ((Fast-)Ethernet), integrated 802.11g WLAN access point | RJ-45 ((Fast-)Ethernet) - WLAN connection via external adapter (included with product) |
| AV-connectors | SCART connector (CVBS/RGB), analog Audio Out (RCA Stereo) - SL400i one additional digital audio out (optical) | SCART connector (CVBS/RGB), analog audio out (RCA stereo) | S-Video and composite video out, digital audio out (optical) |
| Supported Formats | MP3, MP3Pro, Real Audio, PCM, Wave, MPEG 1,2 and 4, DivX 4 and 5, JPEG, BMP, GIF - upgradeable over the internet | MP3, MP3Pro, Real Audio, PCM, Wave, MPEG 1,2 and 4, DivX 4 and 5, JPEG, BMP, GIF - upgradeable over the internet | ATRAC-3(+), Wave, MP3, MPEG 1 and 2, BMP, TIF, GIF, JPEG, PMG |
| IR remote control | yes | yes | yes |
| Special Features | USB 802.11g WLAN adapter included with SL400i | Compact component with 5 tray DVD player, AV amplifier and 5.1 6-speaker system (75 W) | - |
| Price | Price not available upon going to press | Price not available upon going to press Product not available before February 2004 | US$200 |
