Momitsu DVD-V880N Networked DVD Player
By Alexander Grundner |
December 13th, 2004
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Looking for the most comprehensive region free, progressive-scan networked DVD player on the market? Checkout this hidden gem called the Momitsu DVD-V880N (MSRP $349.95). The DVD-V880N can handle almost every file format you can throw at it (does not support DRM protected Windows Media files), is able to connect to a home network wirelessly (via 802.11b PCMCIA card) or by Ethernet, and can work in tandem with multiple players accessing content from one networked PC or from a remote server over the Internet.
Feature Highlights:
- DVI (Digital Visual Interface) video output — see all rear connectors
- High-Definition Progressive Scan video output – supports 480p, 720p, 1080i.
- Playback DVD, VCD, CD, JPEG Picture CD Media formats, MPEG-1/2/4, VOB, XviD, 3vix (supports DivX 3, 4 and 5 playback), MOV, MP3, OGG, AAC, and others.
- 10/100M Network & Wireless 802.11b network ready. Allows you play audio/video anywhere via wireless or LAN.
- Listen to Web Radio and synchronize V880N with your Apple iTunes.
- USB 1.1 port for external devices such as card reader, USB Flash drive, or an USB Hard Disk.
- PCMCIA Expansion Slot support for PCMCIA devices such as memory readers, PCMCIA Flash hard disk drive, or CF wireless card.
* Although we haven’t tested this model out, we’re assuming you could stream your ripped DVD VOB files from a networked PC running the DVD-V880N multimedia server application.
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This unit could of been the best Network DVD as of yet, but the company choose to cut corners on the USB and the WIFI.
I would been the first one to get one if 802.11G and USB2 was supported.
Until then, I’ll wait for the next one..
Hmm
I have been looking for this sort of thing for a while.
Why would they use 802.11b and not 802.11g as we all know that streaming video across this speed is terrible. Especially when competitors like Zensonic Z500 http://www.zensonic.com/press_z500.php have 802.11g as standard plus gigabit wired !!!
It doesnt make sense to me.
Maybe I am missing something :confused:
According to the website, wireless connectivity is implemented via a PCMCIA slot, which comes empty. Maybe it will support 802.11g with the right PC card.
I may be mistaken but it says 802.11b in the specs.
If this is correct then they are definately investing in old technology.