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Launched December 1st, 2008 - nearly a year after the HD100 - the SageTV HD200 is a 1080p capable compact network media streamer. Unlike some complex streamers which include built in hard disks, the HD200 follows the miniature Western Digital TV HD, using only external sources for media. Unlike the WD TV however, the Sage primarily uses a network connection - utilizing networked computers to stream from and store recorded TV.
MSRP $199.95
Release date December, 2008
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Features
- digital I/O: 10/100 Ethernet, HDMI 1.3, optical audio, 2 x USB
- analog I/O: component, composite, s-video
- Video format supported: MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, H.264 up to 1080p, AVI, MKV, MOV, ASF, VOB, WMV9/VC-1 up to 1080p
- Audio format suppported: MP2, MP3, AAC, WMA, Vorbis (stereo only), AC3 (stereo down-mix/pass-through), FLAC, DTS (pass-through)
- no fan, no noise
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Released September, 2007
Pros
- Internet streaming of movies on your TV
- Supports 1080p/24 fps with HDMI output
- Innovate remote with scroll wheel
Cons
- No PC streaming support
- Doesn't work with universal infrared remotes
- No built-in WiFi
SageTV HD 200
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MSRP $129.99
Released November, 2009
Pros
- outputs full 1080p high definition
- digital audio output
- wide format support - includes the most popular MPEG1/2/4, Divx/Xvid, MKV, H.264, VC-1, WMV9, RM/RMVB, DTS, Dolby Digital, WMA, MP3, FLAC, OGG and MKA
Cons
- no network connectivity
- simply a CinemaTube clone without the Ethernet port
- glossy enclosure
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ViewSonic VMP70
MSRP $149.99
Released July, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- support for the vast majority of popular file formats
- HDMI output
Cons
- no open source audio format support (FLAC or OGG)
- standard definition only
- not good value compared to similarly priced devices that can output 720p high definition
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Netgear EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live
MSRP $129.99
Released October, 2009
Pros
- built-in 802.11N WiFi for fast wireless network connectivity
- affordable price
- USB port for playback from flash drive or external disk drive
Cons
- cannot output in full HD (1080p)
- crappy remote control
- released without fully functional USB connectivty options
SageTV HD 200
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Roku HD-XR
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
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Seagate FreeAgent Theater Plus HD
MSRP $250.00
Released September, 2008
Pros
- good format support
- HDMI output
- large 1TB internal storage capacity
Cons
- unattractive user interface
- slow network connection
- remote requires direct line of sight
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Iomega ScreenPlay Pro
MSRP $159.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- includes HDMI and SPDIF coaxial output
- attractive enclosure
- includes a remote control
Cons
- USB 2.0 only
- poor format support
- 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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LaCie LaCinema Classic
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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
SageTV HD 200
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Sling Media SlingCatcher
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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
SageTV HD 200
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December 2, 2008
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Pros
- no fan, no noise
- can record and pause HD content with PC software installed
- can stream files as well as online content
- support for the best, most used file formats
- digital outputs for only the highest quality
- small
- affordable
Cons
- no wireless capabilities
- cannot replace the full usability of a media PC
- requires users to have an HD PC card for HDTV features
- not attractive - a bit boxy and old looking
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Pros
- no fan, no noise
- can record and pause HD content with PC software installed
- can stream files as well as online content
- support for the best, most used file formats
- digital outputs for only the highest quality
- small
- Regular firmware updates
Cons
- no wireless capabilities
- cannot replace the full usability of a media PC
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