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LaCie’s LaCinema Classic multimedia hard drive was a fine device, but if you’re anything like us, you’re never perfectly satisfied. Thus, we’re stoked to see the outfit issuing a revamped version of the aforesaid device today, with the LaCinema Classic HD including up to 2TB of internal storage space, (optional) 802.11n WiFi and built-in DLNA server capabilities. As you’d expect, this sexy black block will stream multimedia from your Mac or PC onto your HDTV, and the included HDMI port (and cable) should ensure that transfers remain gorgeous. We’re told that format support won’t be an issue, and if you’re a believer, you can get your pre-order in now for $249.99 (1TB). Rear shot is after the break.

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LaCie packs 2TB HDD, DLNA support into LaCinema Classic HD originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Enjoy your Apple TV? Not so fond of your data picking up and vanishing whenever it darn well pleases? Then you’ll probably want to force your Apple TV to update to 3.0.1… assuming you’ve already upgraded it to 3.0, of course. According to the engineers in Cupertino, this update prevents content “from temporarily disappearing until re-synced,” and we’re guessing that most of you would rather keep your content around if possible. Tap the read link for all the instructions, and whatever you do, don’t make any sudden movements.

[Via TUAW]

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Apple TV 3.0.1 update prevents data from ‘temporarily disappearing’ originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Back in late July, we weren’t aware of when Onkyo’s fancy ND-S1 iPod dock would ship. Now, we’re not only certain that the £144 ($235) digital media transport is shipping across the pond, but we’ve stumbled upon a critique for those wondering if such an outlay is justified. After slamming their iPod touch into the device and connecting it to their reference speaker system, they came away duly impressed; in practically every scenario, using the external DAC in this box led to clearer, more precise audio compared to signals coming straight out of the iPod. In fact, reviewers went so far as to call this unit “peerless,” though they did mention that it’s really only good for those already satisfied with their existing speaker setuip. Of course, you could just opt for an audiophile-approved media player, but then you wouldn’t be able to experience the joy and elation that comes with relying on iTunes. Right?

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Onkyo’s iPod-lovin’ ND-S1 digital media transport gets reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Netgear’s EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live came packin’ a lot of promise for just $150, but according to a critique over at TrustedReviews, those into a thing dubbed “high-definition” may want to keep on saving and pass over this one. You see, the only 720p content it’s capable of playing back is MPEG-2; other than that, you’re stuck watching SD material or upscaled-to-720p SD material. To the box’s credit, it did manage to play back content satisfactorily, and the built-in PlayOn software was indeed a boon to the device’s overall utility. In the world of media streamers, though, you’ve got oodles of options, and it seems as if one from WD or ASUS just might be a better overall value. Tap the read link to decide for yourself.

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Netgear’s EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live gets reviewed: decent, but lacking originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’d been hearing that Western Digital was about to update its WD TV set-top media player lineup, and it looks like that leaked WD TV-2 has turned into the WD TV Live on the way to Best Buy. Nothing here too out of the ordinary — wide codec support, Dolby Digital and DTS decoders, HDMI out, and an Ethernet jack for DLNA streaming and accessing YouTube, Flickr, and Pandora make this one a solid buy at $119 if you need it, but it’s not going to blow up the world, you know? We’re still saving up for monster Windows 7 / CableCARD Media Center rig.

[Thanks, Keith D.]

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New Western Digital WD TV Live media player hits Best Buy originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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