Samsung MR-00EA1

The Samsung MR-00EA1 Media Live Digital Media Extender is a multimedia streamer/player designed to work specifically with 2008 Samsung HDTVs only (series 4, 26" and up; series 5 and higher). It utilizes an HDMI-CEC port to deliver high-quality 1080p content to your Samsung HDTV directly from your PC. Not only does the MR-00EA1 connect to PCs via a conventional RJ-45 Ethernet port, but it also boasts an integrated 802.11a/b/g/n wireless receiver for tagging onto your wireless network. Once fully setup, the MR-00EA1 can transmit music, pictures, and streaming videos, as well as record off-air and cable TV programs for later viewing on your home PC (optional tuner card required). The only drawback to this unit is that it not compatible with Windows XP (Vista Home Premium or Ultimate REQUIRED) or Macintosh. The Samsung MR-00EA1 retails for $199.99 and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.

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Samsung MR-00EA1
MSRP $299.99
Release date January, 2008
Brand Samsung
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Pros:
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outputs 1080i high definition
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high speed wireless and wired network connections
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upgradeable firmware over the Internet
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includes HDMI cable
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affordable price
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silent operation
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Cons:
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not compatible with Windows XP
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remote uses watch batteries
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slow interface
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not full 1080p
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designed specifically for Samsung TVs
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less functional than an Xbox 360 or dedicated media PC
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limited format support
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Details

Features

  • HD Multimedia Streamer/Player
  • Works only with 2008 Samsung HDTVs
  • HDMI-CEC Port for 1080p Streaming
  • Ethernet & Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • Music/Video Playback
  • Picture Viewing
  • Vista Home Premium or Ultimate Edition w/Windows Media Center REQUIRED
  • 1 Year Limited Warranty

Specifications

  • Music Playback: WMV,MP3, A3 file streaming from PC
  • Video Playback: WMV,MPEG2,MPEG 4, H-264 file streaming from PC
  • Photo Playback: JPEG file streaming from PC
  • PC Connectivity: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, RJ-45 Ethernet
  • Size: 6.1"(W) x 4.9"(H) x 1.2"(D)
  • Net Weight: .88lbs.

Included in Box

  • MediaLive, Digital Media Extender
  • HDMI Cable
  • Power Supply
  • Back of TV Mounting Bracket (VESA compatible)
  • CinemaNow Coupon (2 free movie rentals)

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Samsung MR-00EA1

• Samsung MR-00EA1 MediaLive Digital Media Adapter

• Samsung Media Live Digital Media Extender

UPC: 036725228481

EAN: 036725228481

MPN: MR-00EA1

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Pros

  • outputs 1080i high definition
  • high speed wireless and wired network connections
  • upgradeable firmware over the Internet
  • includes HDMI cable
  • affordable price
  • silent operation

Cons

  • not compatible with Windows XP
  • remote uses watch batteries
  • slow interface
  • not full 1080p
  • designed specifically for Samsung TVs
  • less functional than an Xbox 360 or dedicated media PC
  • limited format support

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MR, 00, EA, 1, MR00, 00EA, EA1, MR00EA, 00EA1, MR00EA1