SageTV HD 200

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.

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SageTV HD 200
MSRP $199.95
Release date December, 2008
Brand SageTV
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Pros & Cons

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no fan, no noise
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can record and pause HD content with PC software installed
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can stream files as well as online content
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support for the best, most used file formats
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digital outputs for only the highest quality
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affordable
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small
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no wireless capabilities
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cannot replace the full usability of a media PC
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requires users to have an HD PC card for HDTV features
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not attractive - a bit boxy and old looking
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Details

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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Competitors

Vudu Box

Vudu Box

MSRP  $295.00    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

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Sling Media SlingCatcher

Sling Media SlingCatcher

MSRP  $200.00    Released  October, 2008
Pros
  • Removes the need for multiple cable boxes
  • Works wirelessly which reduces the number of cables
  • High future potential depending on firmware revisions
Cons
  • Maximum resolution of 640x480
  • Uses letter/pillar-boxing to fill in picture
  • Default resolution is 320x240. Must be changed every time the device is started

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Western Digital WD TV

Western Digital WD TV

MSRP  $130.00    Released  November, 2008
Pros
  • full 1080p playback
  • includes digital outputs for both audio and video - allowing for use with expensive home theater equipment
  • includes support for the most popular file types such as mkv
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

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This report was started December 2, 2008 at 12:59 pm by yale, with the last edit occurring Tuesday, 12:22 PM by yale
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Latest Community Activity

*fengtao @ 12/3/2008 1:17:39 AM

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*yale @ 12/2/2008 1:12:28 PM

  • edited the description
  • added a link Manufacturer's site for the SageTV HD 200: http://www.sagetv.com/hd_theater.html...
  • new pro/con: small
  • new pro/con: not attractive - a bit boxy and old looking
  • new pro/con: requires users to have an HD PC card for HDTV features
  • new pro/con: cannot replace the full usability of a media PC
  • added a competitor: Western Digital WD TV
  • new pro/con: affordable
  • new pro/con: digital outputs for only the highest quality
  • new pro/con: support for the best, most used file formats
  • new pro/con: no wireless capabilities
  • new pro/con: can stream files as well as online content
  • new pro/con: can record and pause HD content with PC software installed
  • new pro/con: no fan, no noise
  • edited the description
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*yale @ 12/2/2008 1:11:44 PM

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