asus o!play air - wireless n tv hd media player
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ASUS O!Play Air - now with integrated wireless N and a built-in card reader, it is the most convenient way access your media files to your TV/monitor. Stream your media content wirelessly or through the LAN. Also equipped with a eSATA, USB, card reader for a variety of storage support. This device is easy to use and highly compatible with many video and audio formats. Experience full HD 1080p playback through the HDMI port.
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Technical Details
- Hassle-free multimedia playback without file conversion
- Full 1080p high-definition video via HDMI output
- High-speed wireless 802.11n / Ethernet LAN connection for easy network streaming
- Simple and fast plug-and-play connectivity (eSATA, USB 2.0, CF, SD+MMC, MS+MS Duo)
- Instant music playing with dedicated Music Shuffle remote button
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2010-03-28
By Jose Martin (AGS MEX)
Excellent product, just as promised, works great, haven't found video formats that doesn't play, the image quality is great, at last I can watch my HD movies and clips, the only thing is that indeed the remote control is sometimes unresponsive when playing media, specially HD media, but I guess that is kind of normal I mean even a good computer ( lots of RAM, Processor speed, etc)shows some delay when watching HD media and try to configure something. I bought also a Wireless N router to connect it to my NAS and 720p streams smoothly to about 100ft including walls and height level but I guess that the router does its part xD.
2010-03-27
By Robin M (CA, United States)
I have this unit for about 2 months, I got it for just over one hundred dollars. There really are no other products at this price range with the feature set. It has built in wireless N, which may not be that great for HD but my divx and DVD.iso play just fine even with others on the network. It has a card reader that allows you to transfer files over the network to your computer or WHS.
It will play nearly all format files - the biggest exclusion though in my opinion for a HD player is the lack of .wtv / .dvr-ms which would be wonderful if it could (these are the file types stored by windows for TV from a capture card though WMC). It does play my HD camcorder video great but occasionally stutters over wireless (especially G) but great when on the wired ethernet.
The picture quality is fantastic over HDMI and not too bad on the composite output to an old Sony CRT TV (although the menu aspect is a little off on that TV).
Physcially the unit is heavier than expected, a little larger than I thought it would be. I would say 3+/5 on the build (one of my LED lights is off axis). The unit runs warm.
In recent firmware updates they have added online content / weather and picasa/flickr access although I really don't use those (Hulu, youtube or Netflix access would be much more useful).
I have been a user of these media streamers and extender for a while now and have been through my fair share of different units. Many have been under powered in terms of processing power (such as some of the units from Netgear and DLink) and the would freeze often. My main stay till now has been the PS3 which plays limited number of formats but it does it well since it is way overpowered for this particular function - it eats up a lot of power and at my home is practically on 24/7 between the kids and I for watching movies etc. This unit is less than 10W (which I understand is ~5% of the power for the PS3). It plays way more formats.
Lastly a slight con is the remote response when in wireless more - it is slower (I don't know why but can be annoying). In wired mode there is no problem.
Lastly my wife can use this and was happy once shown how to navigate the device, big plus for me!
Overall, for the price / feature set it's a great buy, I think most people will be happy with it.
4+/5 overall, recommend it for sure.
(I actually also bought the wired version too for about eighty five dollars for another room since I was very happy with this unit overall - but did not need a wireless unit).
2010-03-26
By Dane718 (Brooklyn,NY)
Purchased this about a week ago and so far so good. I recently decovered that when trying to connect to network (windows 7) it can't recognize it. Has something to do with the new security feature of window 7. There is a firmware update coming soon, and should fix the problem and well as ton of new features, which im looking forward to seeing and using.
Out the box it was pleased, took one of my external hard drives with a ton of divxs and mkv moves on there and played them extremely well, with no hick-up definitely was pleased with that. As far as custumer service goes... I havent a clue for I havent given them a ring or emailed.
Overall... Definitely a great buy and its a ez hook up!
2010-03-26
By Danton B. Spivey (Denver, CO USA)
I was really excited to set up the O Play; unfortunately, halfway through the initial setup, the unit stopped responding to the remote control. I tested the batteries in the remote - they were ok - but replaced them anyway - didn't fix the problem. I unplugged the unit, let it sit, then replugged it in. No benefit. Did this several times without any benefit. Had to send the unit back.
I am not really reviewing the box, since I never got it to work; I am just saying - try setting it up early after you get it, and be prepared for disappointment. Thank God for Amazon's return policy.
2010-03-17
By Raymond Shih (Elgin, IL, USA)
I used this for 3 weeks and decided to return the unit and wait for a next-generation product coming out. There are very nice things about this unit, but on the other hand, there are more troubles that we are willing to take. Here is my opinion.
Pros:
1. Takes all formats! - So far I haven't seen any format of video or graphics format that it can't take. I especially like the ISO and RMVB support that its competitors fall short. I have all my DVD collection converted to ISO format, and it has no problem playing any of them!
2. Beautiful graphics - The graphics is better than my home theater PC! Color is vivid and motion is fluid. It plays as well as my blu-ray player in 1080p format.
3. Wireless-N Network - Different from other people, I have absolutely no problem with the N wireless network. It seems my NAS right away. After I set up the permission on my Windows 7, it has no problem seeing my share directories and playing from them without any issue. Actually, I think it even plays better than locally connected drives, at least it won't crash in the middle of play (see below.)
Cons:
1. Crashes - that's the main reason we return the unit. It crashed more than 10 times in the past three weeks, and we have to unplug it every time to recover. It doesn't have to be a network issue. We have experienced crashed in the middle of movies.
2. Remotes - Quite often the unit were not responsive for any remote click, mostly lasting 30 seconds or 1 minute. If it is a Linux-based OS, then I cannot understand what can tie down the unit, and it's surely bothering. Also, there are not enough buttons on the remote to control every function. I often has problem getting to the title screen on my DVD. While it's nice to have a DVD subtitle button, it will take at least six clicks to get - while most DVD players can do with a single click.
3. Endless menu- After a beautiful initial screen, all the remaining screens are simply boxes with filenames in it to choose from. While this is a good way to choose files, it's annoying to keep paging down to search for the files I want, especially when pre-view slowed down the search. I have already organized my share drives as much as possible and still feel bothered. If only we can customize the menu by adding shortcuts to the very beginning two screen, it would make it much easier. But now we have to click MOVIE -> DEVICE -> LOCAL STORAGE -> C Drive -> and then subdirectories. It would be much better if it is MOVIE -> C Drive. Please, make it more friendly on next upgrade.
4. Drives disappearing - Network drives disconnected itself, or took a few tries to sign in. Even our local USB storage disappeared once for absolutely no reason - will have to unplug to get it back.
5. Internet TV - Good features to have, but most channels not useable, some will hang your unit. I've stopped using it after the first day.
I will look for their next upgrade. If it fixes these issues, I will no doubt repurchase this. Otherwise, I will pray WD TV supporting those additional formats, or something else comes up soon. For now, I'll have to go back to my HTPC - thought I found a replacement, well, I didn't.
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