Posted to Hard Drives 2009-10-27
Nothing makes your entertainment experience better than streaming your favorite pictures and movies from a multimedia hard drive like the iomega Multimedia ScreenPlay Pro HD (34151). With plenty of storage and multiple format support, this drive is a great companion for streaming content via your computer network. The Iomega Screenplay Pro HD is a convenient, stylish media storage device that helps bring standard and high-definition content to your home theatre seamlessly. This drive measures 5.7 x 3 x 7.3 inches and weighs 2.2 pounds. It is compact and narrower than some competing media hard drives. This model is very user-friendly in that it features controls via the included remote and directly on the unit itself. The Iomega Screenplay Pro HD also has 1TB of storage, which is double the typical 500GB you see in other devices. Because it supports native HD and Dolby Digital formats, you can now watch your favorite high-definition content on the television of your choice. Although it lacks somewhat in performance, the Iomega Screenplay Pro HD drive is a good value and should be thoroughly considered by consumers.
FeaturesOne of the features that set this multimedia hard drive apart from the others is that it includes controls on the hard drive in addition to the remote control. This is especially useful for up-close management or times when you lose the remote or don't have a battery. For versatility, this model features HDMI, composite video and audio, component video, and coaxial S/PDIF output ports. It uses Ethernet and USB 2.0 interfaces, which is great for both network and personal computer use. Another capability is the support for WiFi via the compatible USB dongle (sold separately). PerformanceAs far as performance goes, the Iomega ScreenPlay Pro HD is not spectacular. Sometimes, content loading can be a little sluggish. Several users have reported defective hardware entirely, citing hard drive failure within the first few uses. Fortunately, this model comes with a firm 3 year warranty to cover those rare cases. Needless to say, the device's interface is very basic and user-friendly (even one-touch recording), and the storage is expansive, so if that's what you're looking for then consider this model. SummaryOverall, the Iomega ScreenPlay Pro HD is average in performance but great in value and features. It features large capacity for all your multimedia storage needs, plus HDMI and Ethernet for content streaming. It supports the latest media formats and is compatible with both Windows and Mac, which appeals to many consumers. It also features controls directly on the unit (in addition to the remote control) and allows one-touch recording for easy use. The price is reasonable, especially for a 1TB hard drive, but this device falls short to our expectations. There is definitely some room for improvement. Pros
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