Testseek.co.uk have collected 38 expert reviews of the Asus O!Play HD2 and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus O!Play HD2.
November 2010
(77%)
38 Reviews
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The editors liked
Tons of connectivity and format support for the price
Mosaic display of photos
USB 3.0 compatibility
SDHC
CF and MS Duo readers
Extensive multimedia compatibility
Plays EVERYTHING
Sensibly priced
Good hardware features
NAS
BitTorrent and iTunes server
USB 3.0
Cheap
Crisp pictures and punchy audio
Provision to add a hard disk
Good value
Extensive card reader input
Audio connectivity
The editors didn't like
No IPTV content on demand
No WiFi
Odd design
Simplistic interface giving nothing in addition to the competition
Network features need revision
USB Host ports are in USB 2.0
Processing of USB 3.0 external hard drives and keys can't be accelerated
Abstract: With the O!Play ASUS presents a media player which comes with quite interesting functionality. Therefore it should for example be possible to use the device as a NAS. Furthermore we will also test if it's possible to play full HD content smoothly....
Mosaic display of photos, USB 3.0 compatibility, SDHC, CF and MS Duo readers, Extensive multimedia compatibility
Simplistic interface giving nothing in addition to the competition, Network features need revision, USB Host ports are in USB 2.0: processing of USB 3.0 external hard drives and keys can't be accelerated, Pretty average network speed, No USB 3.0 cable comes with the centre
This is the first USB 3.0 media centre, but this is really it's only strong card. For the rest, it doesn't stand out from the mass of other media centres that we have already tested. ...
Looks fairly horrific; menus aren't the simplest to use
The Asus O!Play HD2 looks just like its name suggests -- a right mess. Aesthetics aside, this is a serious media streamer for enthusiasts, and it does its job extremely well....
Good value, Extensive card reader input, Audio connectivity
Uninspiring design, Unintuitive to install hard drive
If you can live with its bulk, less than stellar looks and rather plain menus, Asus' latest O!Play HD2 media player is one of the most versatile around, stuffed with connectivity and features. It performs well, plays everything without a glitch and – depe...
Wide compatibility across media formats, USB 3.0 port, 3.5” HDD support, Surround sound support, Quiet operation, Front card reader, Solid remote control,
No gigabit Ethernet, Relatively large footprint, Some functions are a bit limited,
Asus has packed a lot of functionality into the O!Play HD2 media player. It supports all the popular HD video formats as well as a myriad of audio and photo formats, and the user interface is intuitive enough that anyone in the house can use it. A bu...
Attractive unit and intuitive user interface, You can use your iPhone to remotely control the O!Play HD2, Can playback almost any video or audio file
Some MP4 and FLAC files have playback issues, Can't add your own video podcast feeds, Flickr, Picasa and Podcast online apps have limited functionality
The Asus O!Play HD2 is probably the most attractive media player on the market. The looks aren’t only external, its interface is intuitive and easy to use. Multiple video and audio formats are supported by the O!Play HD2, along with a ton of options fo...
Abstract: Why would you watch your favorite videos on your computer monitor when you can get a full 5.1 surround sound HDTV experience in your living room? This is partly why the whole idea of a media player has really caught on in recent years. Many folks don’t...
