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Trekstor MovieStation Maxi t.u (88550) 500 GB Multi-Media SATA Hard Drive

by TrekStor
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)


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Technical Details

  • 3.5" SATA Hard Drive that can connect directly to a TV or Stereo system to play stored Movies, Music, and Photos without use of a computer.
  • Plays files created with digital cameras and camcorders. Includes Remote Control and (2) AAA Batteries
  • Supports MPEG-1 (VCD), MPEG-2 (SVCD, KVCD, DVD), IFO, VOB, DivX3, DivX5, XviD files , Music and Audio Books in MP3, WMA, WAV and OGG format, Images in JPEG
  • Supports Windows® 98(SE) / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / Mac® OS X from 10.3.x / Linux® from Kernel 2.6.x
  • Incorporates the Nero BackItUp 2 Essentials Software for simple, and hassle free backup.
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 1.5 x 4.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.9 pounds
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B00130NINW
  • Item model number: MovieStation maxi t.u / 88550
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #126,159 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: January 24, 2008

Product Description

TrekStor MovieStation maxi t.u 500GB is an external 3.5" SATA Hard Drive that can connect directly to a TV or Stereo system to play stored movies, music, and photos without use of a computer. The MovieStation works with Windows, Mac & Linux and uses a High-Speed USB 2.0 connection. It can be used to play HDTV and multi-channel Audio as well as content from movie and music download services. In addition, MovieStation will play files created with digital cameras and camcorders. When connected to a TV, MovieStation offers an onscreen menu for playing all content located on the drive. MovieStation's built-in Zoom function allows users to eliminate black bars that appear above and below on some movies. The MovieStation plays HD(720p/1080i) Formatted videos to be watched on a suitable TV. Stored music can be replayed from playlists. Housed in a stylish, black anodized aluminum case, the MovieStation’s design allows for optimum cooling, without the need for a fan and offers whisper quiet operation. The MovieStation supports MPEG-1 (VCD), MPEG-2 (SVCD, KVCD, DVD), IFO, VOB, DivX3, DivX5, XviD) video formats. Music and audio books in MP3, WMA, WAV and OGG format and images in JPEG format are also supported. Data and multimedia content can be transmitted to the device via a High Speed USB 2.0 Interface from any popular computer operating system. Video pass through is accomplished via high-quality Component video connection (YUV/Y/Pb/Pr), or using the composite video connection. Audio signals make their way to the TV set or home stereo system via an Optical digital (Toslink) or Analog stereo (cinch) connector. The MovieStation incorporates the Nero BackItUp 2 Software for simple, and hassle free backup. Included: Infrared Remote-Control, Power Supply, AV & YUV Adapter Cables, USB 2.0 Cable, 2 Foot Stands, (2) AAA Batteries, Nero BackItUp 2 Essentials, Software/Driver CD. For customer support please call 1888-8-TrekStor or TrekStor@datastation.us

 

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2.0 out of 5 stars Works well but has serious file format limitations, January 6, 2009
This review is from: Trekstor MovieStation Maxi t.u (88550) 500 GB Multi-Media SATA Hard Drive (Personal Computers)
I have really mixed feelings about this unit. On the plus side, it is well made (built like a rock, and weighs about as much), the set-up went smoothly, and the quality of the video on my 52 inch HD is excellent. On the minus side, it does not play wmv of mpeg4 format files (which are the most common formats I have) without first being converted to avi or xvid. The conversion is a nuisance and, at least so far, results in a dramatic reduction in the quality of the image. (Perhaps there are format conversion techniques that do not result in video quality reduction, but so far I have not been able to find them.) The users manual is so brief and at places crypic as to be pretty much useless. Although the remote control works for basic functions such as start, stop, and forward/rewind (except inexplicably the FF does not work on my larger avi files, 700 MB or more) only a few buttons are actualy functional. The rest seem to be there for some other unit for which the remote was designed. I contacted Trekstor tedhical support about the file format problems and received a prompt but terse reply, basically telling me that I needed to convert file formats that were not supported by the unit, reminding me that the user's manual stated that not all formats were supported, and finally indicating that other file formats never would be supported. Also, I have not been able to get the unit to play copies of DVDs, although the users manual says that DVD formats are supported. To be fair I have not tried very hard so far to play DVD copies, but even if it is possible clearly it is not straightforward. In sum: despite the limitations I have decided to keep the unit but I am by no means completely satisfied. So two stars is all I can give it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Greta multimedia station, October 22, 2008
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We are looking at the future, where all digital media will be stored in one device to be played back on one system! This HD is great for playing back my downloaded movies, pictures, music, so I am happy with it, havent run into a format it doesnt support, Movies look great in HD on my 50 inch plasma, a great buy as far as Im concerned!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, just what I needed and wanted!, October 15, 2010
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I want to start out saying that there are some things that one will buy in their lifetime that everytime they use them or when the time arises, you say "god, i am so glad I got this when I did!" Well that product just so happens to be my TrekStor! I love this little thing! There are some downsides, like the fact that not all fideo formats aren't supported....but come on now, look at how many different types of formats there are... At any rate, with a little background knowledge, some computer skill, this device is perfect. I bought this while deployed to Iraq, and it was a huge hit! At the same time, comming home and sitting down with the family, we needed something to do...ta da! 700 movies all in one device that hooked up to the family tv! another big hit! It is now a "must take" when me, the wife, and the son travel, just in case there is nothing to do, we can always plug it in and its an instant "family movie night" its absolutly awesome. Now, we are planning on getting two more of them for our parents, I see that the model I have isn't there any more (MovieStation Maxi t.u) but I have been looking at the MovieStation Maxi t.uc, and I am impressed, it has all the options that I have in my current one and more. I am going to purchase and I have high hopes.
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