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ViewSonic VMP70, a classic media player box
Ubergizmo —
... when ViewSonic comes up with non-connected media player, but look at the number of format supported: ViewSonic mentions MPEG1/2/4, Divx/Xvid, MKV, H.264, VC-1, WMV9, RM/RMVB, WMA, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MKA and there's even more. The box connects via Component, HDMI, Composite and has an optical digital audio output. You can feed data via two USB ports, and it sounds like the box will upscale the content to 1080p. So, what's your take? At $130 ($99 during the holiday) is it hot or not? Product page ...
ViewSonic VMP70 Media Player Box
TechFresh, Consumer Electronics Guide —
... allows you to share any digital collection of movies and video that are stored on your computer to any home entertainment system. The device connects to either HDMI, component or the composite port in full stereo, supporting DTS, Dolby Digital and SP/DIF interfaces. The ViewSonic VMP70 supports a wide variety of video and audio formats including MPEG1/2/4, DivX/Xvid, H.264, VC1, RM/RMVB, WMA, MP3, DTS, Dolby digital, OGG, and AAC. The ViewSonic VMP70 media player box retails for $99. [ViewSonic] ...
Viewsonic VMP70, Perfecting USB Media Playback on HDTV
Everything USB - Gadgets, Wireless USB, USB 3.0 —
... The Viewsonic VMP70 can read literally every video codec out there, including DivX/XviD, H.264, VC-1, WMV9 and RMVB. In the audio department, OGG is most welcome among anime fans; built-in DTS decoding is here for those without an amplifier; and FLAC will be appreciated by audiophiles. Unlike the WD TV HD however, the VMP70 doesn't read HFS+ so Mac fanboys can skip this one altogether. Virtually all the buttons are moved to the remote so don't lose it or the VMP70 just becomes a 1 lb. paperweight. As of this writing, Viewsonic is offering a special holiday pricing of $98.99; ...
Viewsonic’s VMP70 Is Looking Ok, Plays A Ton Of Codecs But Not Mac Compatible
GadgetReview —
... compatible with a wide array of video/audio codecs and should boast a fanless operation since it has no on board storage. All the commands are driven by the included remote, so lose that and your SOL.
I’m hearing that it’s not Mac compatible, but since it features two USB ports on its rear that should suffice from a storage (aka content) standpoint. The Viewsonic VMP70 is available now for $130.
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ViewSonic VMP70 HD Media Player
iTech News Net —
... ViewSonic’s VMP70 doesn’t come with internal hard drives but there are two USB 2.0 ports for connecting external storage devices. In addition to HDMI output, the HD player offers Component, Composite and SPDIF outputs.
Supported Formats:
Photo Formats JPG, JPEG, BMP, PHG, GIF photo format
Video Formats MPEG 1/2/4, DivX/Xvid, H.264, VC-1, WMV9, RM/RMVB & more
Audio Formats WMA, MP3, DTS, OGG, AAC, (2-channel), Real Audio
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ViewSonic's VMP70 media player does 1080p for less than a hundie
Engadget —
... The WD TV is still more or less the king of the tiny media player boxes, but now Viewsonic is getting into the game at a lower price point -- and minus the whole network compatibility bit. The VMP70 is a "direct connect" media device, so it will play content from ...
ViewSonic's VMP70 media player does 1080p for less than a hundie
Engadget HD —
... The WD TV is still more or less the king of the tiny media player boxes, but now Viewsonic is getting into the game at a lower price point -- and minus the whole network compatibility bit. The VMP70 is a "direct connect" media device, so it will play content from ...
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