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The editors liked
Fairly easy to set up and use
Basic functionality works well enough
Smart box
Large 500GB hard drive
Decent playback options
Comprehensive remote control
DivX support
Stylish
Portable design
Easy to set up and use
The editors didn't like
Poor interface
Limited media control
Lack of additional features
Expensive to add wireless support
Clunky menu
Can’t play H.264 MPEG-4 video
Lacks built-in WiFi forcing you to use a WiFi USB adaptor Min specs
500GB 3.5in network hard drive
Ethernet and LAN
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g supported via optional wireless network adapter
Smart box, large 500GB hard drive, decent playback options, comprehensive remote control, DivX support
Clunky menu, can’t play H.264 MPEG-4 video, lacks built-in WiFi forcing you to use a WiFi USB adaptor Min specs: 500GB 3.5in network hard drive; Ethernet and LAN; Wi-Fi 802.11b/g supported via optional wireless network adapter; Jpeg photo and photo...
While the MediaPlayer II tries to be both a network drive and media streamer, its not particularly adept at either. Its USB performance is adequate, but its network transfer speed it poor. As a media streamer, the interface is slow and frustrating an...
The Freecom MediaPlayer II is likable enough in terms of looks, but it has a very basic, outdated onscreen menu system, not enough connection options or playback formats and is ultimately overshadowed by better-specced, better value and more attractiv...
Abstract: Despite the tidy design, internal storage option and reasonably priced drive-in unit, the Mediaplayer II is lacking quite seriously in some important areas. It may be a good option for casual users who appreciate straightforward setup and operation,...
Fairly easy to set up and use, basic functionality works well enough
Poor interface, limited media control, lack of additional features, expensive to add wireless support
The Mediaplayer II isn’t nearly enough of an improvement over it’s capable precedessor. A poor interface and lack of extra features means it’s unlikely to make an impact in this marketKey specsEthernet, HDMI, USB...
Abstract: Freecoms MediaPlayer II is one of only two streamers here with a hard disk. The hardware doesnt look too bad but its garish, dated-looking onscreen interface didnt make a good first impression. We were frustrated by slow, unresponsive menus and a...
The Freecom MediaPlayer II is likable enough in terms of looks, but it has a very basic, outdated onscreen menu system, not enough connection options or playback formats and is ultimately overshadowed by better-specced, better value and more attractiv...
Poor interface; limited media support and control; no built-in wireless; poor range of features
The Mediaplayer II is quite easy to set up and use, but is overly basic with a poor interface and limited format support Good points Stylish, portable design; easy to set up and use Bad points Poor interface; limited media support and control; no buil...
Outdated interface, not enough connection options, format support could be better
The Freecom MediaPlayer II is likable enough in terms of looks, but it has a very basic, outdated onscreen menu system, not enough connection options or playback formats and is ultimately overshadowed by better-specced, better value and more attractiv...
