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The ZIOVA Clearstream CS510 is a network media streamer that can handle high-definition content in a variety of formats over wireless or wired connections, or through a storage device connected to the USB port. File format support is one of the strongest aspects of the CS510 as it is compatible with most of the popular formats out of the box, including WMV9, DivX, Xvid and QuickTime. Alongside video playback the device can be used for slideshows, as well as streaming Internet radio. The resulting video and audio can be output using a variety of ports including HDMI, Component for video and Coaxial/Optical for audio. All content can be output at 720p or 1080i resolution with the necessary upscaling happening inside the streamer itself.
MSRP $200.00
Release date May, 2007
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Specifications
- Outputs: HDMI x 1, Component x 1, Composite x 1, Coaxial Audio x 1, Optical Audio x 1
- Upscales to 1080i or 720p
- built-in B/G Wireless
- built-in ethernet port
- Video Formats: WMV9, MPEG4 formats including Xvid and DivX, Real Video, Nero Digital, MPEG2/1
- Audio formats: unprotected AAC, FLAC, OGG, MP3, WMA9, CD Audio
The wireless connection handles both WEP and WPA secured networks. Similar to the Xbox Media Center the CS510 can access network folders that are configured as Samba shares and read the files directly. The device is also compatible with UpNp servers such as TVersity or Windows Media Player 11. A notable feature is the support for DVD ISOs, if you rip a DVD straight to a hard drive then the CS510 can read the ISO file and treat it as if it were a regular DVD in the drive.
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Released January, 2004
Pros
- Streams audio, video, photo content from your networked computer
- Amazing file-format support. Will play just about any file you throw at it.
- Open-source and free
Cons
- Xbox version requires a modded Xbox
- The Xbox version can't play HD video content (hardware limitation)
- Not officially licensed for the Xbox
ZIOVA Clearstream CS510
0%
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XBMC Media Center
100%
MSRP $215.00
Released September, 2008
Pros
- Modular hard drive design means you can upgrade to whatever size you like
- Excellent I/O connectivity (Component, HDMI, RCA, S-Video, S/PDIF, Ethernet, USB)
- HDMI 1.3 means it can theoretically pass bitstream HD Audio in a firmware upgrade
Cons
- Not a true SATA interface, just a bridge, so don't get the speed boost
- No real cooling solutions provided
- Cannot use it without the remote control, apart formaUSB HDD, don't foget to take it with you!
ZIOVA Clearstream CS510
0%
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Popcorn Hour A-110
100%
MSRP $229.00
Released March, 2006
Pros
- Integrated wireless
- Plays high-definition content
- Small footprint and sleek styling
Cons
- Limited to iTunes
- 24 hour movie rental time window
- Xbox with XBMC is cheaper and is more flexible
ZIOVA Clearstream CS510
33%
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Apple TV
67%
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
ZIOVA Clearstream CS510
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Iomega ScreenPlay Pro
MSRP $249.00
Released --
Pros
- Streams well over WLAN and fits together with Buffalo LinkStation NAS and a Buffalo Airstation router.
Cons
- It does not support subtitles!!
- The scart connection is a joke. It disturbs other scarts, can't "play together" with them and does not recognize (switch) the ration 16:9 . 4:3 as all other scart connected devices.
- The units respond to ~1 in 10 remote button pushes, so that to navigate down through 10 files and then play a file frequently takes hundreds of key presses. The units frequently loose network connection while idle, and this requires navigating all the way back to the main menu, frequently hundreds of button pushes on the remote. If a new file is added to the terastation or other media server the units lock up when a "refresh" is done to the server; any file that is playing halts. There are several buttons on the remote that if pushed lock the unit up to the point that a factory reset must be done to recover.
ZIOVA Clearstream CS510
vs.
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MSRP $249.00
Released --
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ZIOVA Clearstream CS510
100%
vs.
D-Link DSM-520 Wireless HD Media Player
0%
MSRP $299.00
Released --
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ZIOVA Clearstream CS510
100%
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Reviews
January 3, 2008
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Support DivX and XVid streaming
- Built-In WIFI
- Affordable
- Handles high-def content
Cons
- Slow to boot
- Fast forward does not seem to work on XVid and DivX
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January 3, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Support DivX and XVid streaming
- Built-In WIFI
- Affordable
- Handles high-def content
Cons
- Slow to boot
- Fast forward does not seem to work on XVid and DivX
- Built for geeks, not user friendly enough for mainstream users
- No MKS support
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September 28, 2008
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Pros
- Support DivX and XVid streaming
- Built-In WIFI
- Affordable
- Handles high-def content
- Supports DTS audio channels
Cons
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July 21, 2009
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Pros
- Support DivX and XVid streaming
- Affordable
Cons
- Slow to boot
- Fast forward does not seem to work on XVid and DivX
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January 3, 2008
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Support DivX and XVid streaming
- Built-In WIFI
Cons
Did not agree with any cons
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ZIOVA Clearstream CS510
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