Buffalo's High-Definition Wireless Media Player with Progressive Scan DVD integrates your wireless network with your home entertainment center in High Definition. The High-Definition Wireless Media Player features 802.11g technology to deliver maximum wireless signal rates of up to 54 Mbps for streaming digital media. The High-Definition Wireless Media Player also features the newly patented AirStation One-Touch Secure System (AOSS) that provides top notch security for your home network with just one touch of a button. With it's sleek design, the High-Definition Wireless Media Player is a natural addition to any home entertainment center. Access media content stored on the PC, browse music files, watch videos, and display photos - all on your TV or HDTV. In addition, the High-Definition Wireless Media Player allows you to access online media content on TV through an existing wireless network.
1 The best implementation so far
If you check out these types of devices, namely the networked media streamers, it seems that everyone pretty much loves the idea but a common thread throughout is that the implementation isn't there yet.
That's not the case with this unit.
This one gets it right. I am currently streaming music, photos and video as well as surfing the web on my PC-P3LWG/DVD. Setup was a snap (although I'm not running a wireless network) and software installation was a breeze.
There are some caveats though. WMVHD files will play but there's no audio. The unit will detect my Rhapsody service and show me what's there but won't play it.
Buffalo has some firmware updates in the works which will address a number of issues. The fact that it has a built in DVD player is icing on the cake.
