Asus innovates with new O!Play HD2 media player
This festive season manufacturers are definitely striving hard to roll out interesting gizmos which scrupulously cater to several market requirements. Asus is all set to plunge in this festive mood with its O!Play HD2 media player which offers USB 3.0 support. Owners can quickly transfer HD video and audio content without any interruption.
Featuring standard 3.5-inch hard drive compatibility, the newest entrant boasts of NAS support, iPhone interconnectivity and DLNA compatibility. The device can transfer an entire HD movie in about 70 seconds which claims to be ten times faster than the conventional USB 2.0.
Vinay Shetty, Country Head, Asus India, commented, “The ASUS O!Play HD2 is our latest offering in the multimedia entertainment segment and is the successor to our O!Play range of media players which received rave response from the channel and the media in India. We hope that users in India looking for a media player with USB 3.0 support and that can also be configured as a NAS device find the O!Play HD2 the perfect solution for their needs.”
The newly unleashed unit can be effortlessly configured as a network attached storage while it comes integrated with iTunes, Samba and standard FTP server functions. Music enthusiasts can cheer since the device also functions as a jukebox. Owners can use their iPhone as a remote control with the help of specific enhancements.
The user experience is leveraged since the media player enables individuals to access live streaming of over 20,000 radio stations, Picasa and Flickr. DLNA puts forth a standardized format for managing content like movies, photos and music across different devices. Users can easily share content through networked devices, thereby enhancing the overall media streaming experience.
As light as 730gms, the device lends support to various formats like MPEG2 (AVI/VOB), MPEG4 (AVO/Xvid), M2TS (Blu-ray), MKV (H.264), rmvb and DVD functional navigation of ISO and IFO formats. The player takes advantage of Blu-ray Disc quality to render 100 percent lossless audio. Backed by one-year warranty, the offering delights owners since they can enjoy 7.1-channel audio output. Further, the company promises to roll out regular online updates to O!Play firmware and drivers.
The O!Play HD2 media player can be purchased for Rs. 8,000 (excluding taxes) through Rashi Peripherals.
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