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Introduced at CES 2009, the LaCie LaCinema Classic is an external hard drive with media capabilities. Featuring capacities of either 500GB or 1TB, the LaCinema Classic allows users to store data as well as play back to display their digital content over HDMI or SPDIF coaxial. Unfortunately, format support is somewhat limited - only able to decode MPEG4 (including DivX), MP3 and JPEG formats. With an attractive black enclosure and an included remote, the LaCinema Classic is available immediately from $160.
MSRP $159.00
Release date January, 2009
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LaCie LaCinema Classic
• LaCie 301395KUJ 500GB LaCinema Classic USB 2.0 Multimedia Hard Drive
• LaCinema Classic 500GB
UPC: 093053776763
EAN: 093053776763
MPN: 301395KUJ
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LaCie LaCinema Classic is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $199.95
Released December, 2008
Pros
- no fan, no noise
- can record and pause HD content with PC software installed
- can stream files as well as online content
Cons
- no wireless capabilities
- cannot replace the full usability of a media PC
- requires users to have an HD PC card for HDTV features
LaCie LaCinema Classic
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SageTV HD 200
100%
MSRP $289.99
Released September, 2009
Pros
- digital video and optical outputs - including HDMI
- 1080p high definition output
- optional USB-WiFi adapter
Cons
- no built-in WiFi, expensive add-on adapter
- no internal storage
- expensive compared to direct competitors
LaCie LaCinema Classic
vs.
Seagate FreeAgent Theater Plus HD
MSRP $200.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- High future potential depending on firmware revisions
- Removes the need for multiple cable boxes
- Works wirelessly which reduces the number of cables
Cons
- Maximum resolution of 640x480
- Default resolution is 320x240. Must be changed every time the device is started
- no dedicated digital audio output
LaCie LaCinema Classic
vs.
Sling Media SlingCatcher
MSRP $130.00
Released November, 2008
Pros
- includes digital outputs for both audio and video - allowing for use with expensive home theater equipment
- inexpensive
- includes a remote control
Cons
- cannot replace the full usability of a media PC
- no network connections - need to place media on a USB drive before watching
- requires users to have a USB drive
LaCie LaCinema Classic
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Western Digital WD TV
Reviews
January 12, 2009
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Pros
- includes HDMI and SPDIF coaxial output
- attractive enclosure
- includes a remote control
- compatible with OSX and Windows
Cons
- USB 2.0 only
- poor format support
- expensive
- larger capacity, similarly styled LaCie models with more I/O interfaces exist for cheaper
- visually the same as the year old LaCie Desktop Hard Disk
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March 14, 2009
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Pros
- includes HDMI and SPDIF coaxial output
- attractive enclosure
- includes a remote control
- compatible with OSX and Windows
- Finally a reputable company has produced a way to store your movies. However it does need improvement. More input options and a record function and better remote. But they will get there.
Cons
- USB 2.0 only
- Overall this is a good deal from a more reputable seller-other than the china distributors thats available now. Which can be good or bad, but one thing for sure if it don't work, its a long way back to china. So this is a good deal. What they need to include is a record function from a video in-which also needs to be included.
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September 28, 2009
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