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LaCie LaCinema Classic HD
$250.00
Released June, 2009
The Pros:Good format support. DNLA media server functionality. Built-in Ethernet port for network connectivity.
The Cons:Slick black finish - fingerprints and dust become painfully evident very quickly. High price. Poor reliability based on previous generation offerings.
The LaCie LaCinema Classic HD is an HD multimedia player / external HDD designed for storing, playing, and sharing movies, music, and photos. It connects to a network via a standard Ethernet interface, after which it can be used as a network DLNA/UPnP media server or to stream content directly to a Playstation 3 or Xbox 360 gaming console.
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Included also are HDMI and analog outputs for directing content onto a compatible HD or standard television set. Pivotal to the Classic HD is its support for a variety of formats, including DivX, MKV, AVC, and H.264, to name a few. Additional features include 1080p upconversion, a USB interface for connecting a digital camera, and OPTIONAL wifi.
Features
- Multimedia Player / HDD
- 1080p Content Support +Upscaling
- Standard Ethernet Connectivity
- DTS Decoding (SPDIF/HDMI)
- DLNA/UPnP Media Streaming
- Television Hookup (HDMI/Composite)
- USB Interface
- 1TB Capacity
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
Specifications
- Model Number: 301864KUA
- Capacity: 1 TB
- Interface: USB 2.0
- Maximum Resolution: 1080p
- Upscaling: 1080p for SD
- DTS: Optical SPDIF & HDMI
- Network Compatibility: 10/100 Ethernet, DLNA, Media Player/Server, SMB Client/Server
- Outputs(Video): HDMI 1.3, Composite (CVBS)
- Outputs(Audio): Optical, Stereo
- Compatibility(Win): Windows XP, Vista, 7
- Compatibility(Mac): Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6
- Compatibility(Linux): Linux 2.6
- Warranty: 1-Year Limited
Codecs/Formats
- Video Codecs: MPEG-1, MPEG-2 / HD, MPEG-4, DIVX, DIVX HD, XVID, H.264 HD, WMV9 HD, VC-1
- Video Formats: AVI, MP4, MKV, WMV, DivX, DAT, MOV, MPEG, VOB, ASF, TS, TP, TRP, M2TS, DVR-MS, DVD-Video (ISO, Video_TS)
- Audio Formats: MP3, WMA, WAV/PCM/LPCM, AAC*, OGG, FLAC, AC3, MP4, MKA (*supports iTunes-encoded)
- Subtitles: SRT, SSA, SUB, SMI, PSB, ASS
- Playlist: M3U
- Photo: JPEG*, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF/TIF (*excluding progressive jpeg)
Included Accessories
- External Power Adapter
- Remote Control +2x AAA Batteries
- HDMI Cable
- Composite A/V Cable
- USB 2.0 Cable
- Ethernet Cable
User Reviews (30)
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DNLA media server functionality
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built-in Ethernet port for network connectivity
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HDMI output (with included HDMI cable)
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variety of digital and analog outputs
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Nice choice of software: Twonky Media Server for PC and Mac, LaCie Network Assistant, LaCie Backup Assistant
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Supports plenty of subtitle formats: SRT, SSA, SUB, SMI, PSB, ASS
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full support for 1080p high definition
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optional 802.11n WiFi - many times faster and better range than previous generation (with compatible wireless N router - backwards compatible with older G routers)
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attractive minimalist aesthetic
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The unit comes with a complete package with all cables included
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has 2 USB ports that allow to connect an external hard drive a flash key or a digital camera
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Large choice of supported subtitles files: SRT, SSA, SUB, SMI, PSB, ASS
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The unit has a USB port that allows to connect an external hard drive or a flash key, which is great if you want to watch content directly from the external drive.
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Nice choice of software (Twonky Media Server for Mac & PC, LaCie network assistant, LaCie backup assistant)
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packaging includes all possibles cables you may need
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slick black finish - fingerprints and dust become painfully evident very quickly
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poor reliability based on previous generation offerings
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