Product Description
Model Number MG-35 NAS (NDAS Device ID and Write Key) USB Interface 480Mbps USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 Compatible) / Slave Network Interface 10/100 Mbps LAN (RJ-45) Model Color Silver Power Source External Power Supply Input Power AC 100-240V 50/60Hz 0.7A Output Power DC 5v 1.5A/12V 1.5A OS Supported PC Windows 98/SE/ME/2000/XP Mac OS 9.0 or above Linux 2.4 or above Network Interface 10/100 Mbps LAN (RJ-45) HDD Type 3.5" IDE HDD HDD File System FAT32, NTFS TV Type PAL, NTSC Supported Formats Movie MPEG1,2,4(MPG,MPEG,AVI,M2V,DAT,VOB,IFO) DivX, XviD (except GMC, Qpel option applied) Music MP3, OGG Vorbis, WMA, WAV Photo JPG (JPEG) Supports Dolby digital, MP1 and MP2 Layers I, II and III (MP3), WMA Video Output Component (480p, 720p Progressive Scan, 1080i) Y : 1.0Vp-p (75¥Ø load) Pr : 0.70Vp-p (75¥Ø load) Pb : 0.70Vp-p (75¥Ø load) S-Video Color Signal : 1.0Vp-p (75¥Ø load) Luminance Signal : 0.286Vp-p (75¥Ø load) Composite 1Ch : 1.0Vp-p (75¥Ø load) Audio Output Stereo 2Ch Left (1/L), Right (2/R) Digital Out (Coaxial)0.5 Vp-p(7¥Ø) Audio Sampling Rate 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96KHz S/N (Signal to Noise) Ratio 99dB Dynamic Range 92dB Harmonic Frequency Distortion 0.01% Warranty 1 Year Manufacturer
Customer Reviews:
Better than nothing.......2007-11-02
This device is much better than the GoVideo "networked DVD player" I bought a long time ago (5-10 years ago, I can't remember). That required a very powerful (at the time) PC to do transcoding on-the-fly. This one plays 2/3 of the videos I have natively. Conversely, there is a third of them that it can't play...
Security-wise, the MG-35 is a liability because it forces you to enable the guest account in Windows or to create one under Linux, and give it access to your shared folder without a password. That's right, there is no way to tell this device which password to use, so you have to set the password to null! Enabling the guest account in Windows is also a bad idea.
The NDAS functionality requires the installation of software on Windows or the compilation of software under Linux; you have to download the source code from another site. The instructions are clear and it works, it just takes time... An hour which I wish I had spent doing something else than setup a machine that could just have used samba instead.
Video stutters if you use the NDAS functionality at the same time you play something.
As another reviewer noted, the remote control is incredibly bad and unresponsive.
So, this device works, sort of, most of the time. It's trash compared to XBMC (Xbox media center) software running on an Xbox, which is unfortunately illegal in the US due to codec licensing issues as well as the compiled code being illegal to distribute and use due to the licensing terms for the compiler. I just don't understand why there isn't a company that can make anything that can compare to the XBMC software.
Good Value. .......2007-09-25
I bought the MG-35 a few months ago and after using it a lot I have positive impression.
1) The user interface is not well designed, but it performs well and fulfills its functions. The unit works correctly and rarely crashes, but has a hard time with some recent XviD encoded files: sometimes it cannot fast-forward or rewind or even speed up the scene. I hope MediaGate will improve this in future firmware upgrades.
2) Image quality is good, even in the highest setting. Pricier competitors cannot provide the same quality.
3) Subtitles work particularly well, and gets accented characters correctly -- my Portuguese and German subtitles show perfectly.
4) The remote is the cheapest thing ever. It fails constantly, has faulty membrane contact buttons with no tactile feedback, and works with a single CR-2025 battery that is short-lived. I never know it is failng because the battery has expired or because it simply collapsed. I'm programming another vendor's universal controller to replace it before I lose my temper and throw it through the window. The remote is definitively the worst thing in this product, and then some. They surely spared money on the wrong place, because you cannot have full access to all the functions without the remote. Argh!
5) I don't use the inner drive bay, but the network connection works perfectly, and I am able to browse and play files from my Linux-based NAS, my Windows desktop and all notebooks connectes to my LAN, either wire or wirelessly, including my MacBook Pro. Sometimes I have problems with the old W2K server, but they are caused by the faulty Windows 2000 network services. Interoperability with Microsoft is always an issue; even my W98, W2K and WXP desktops do not work properly as expected.
6) The manual is useless. Looks it was written by a monkey or an automatic translator. The English is so bad some sentences just don't make sense. Luckly you can browse through the interface and discover what to do. Tech newbies beware.
Although the remotely functional remote decreases the value of this product (hence only three stars) it is still a bargain: you cannot find so many functions and image/sound quality in other products even twice this price.
Connectivity.......2007-09-24
This is a nice functional box in general. When I purchased this I wanted the convenience of being able to push files to the HDD via LAN connection, as I don't want to keep connecting and reconnecting the box to my computer located in different part of the house. My experience is the speed of upload is very slow compare to USB2 conection. I should have bought the new MG-350 as this accepts connection of USB devices to it, giving additional convenience. But at the time I didn't want to pay extra for the wireless feature as I found wireless transfers are also slow even at 108Mbs.
Hope to see a Gigabit version as that should serve HD streaming well.
Great device - could be better.......2007-06-04
I ordered this with a pre-installed 300GB hard drive. It plays most (not all - doesn't do wmv, for example) videos very well, even cleanly enlarging small avi and mpg files to look good on a TV screen.
File transfers are slow, however. I use the USB hookup, and I find that for larger video files copying overnight is the way to go. I haven't tried the ethernet method, but if it's slow at 480mbps over USB2....
I'd buy it again.
Very nice.......2007-02-22
I had the MG-35 for over 3 month now, I only had SD TV the picture of the DIVX files looks great and the sound is amazing "I hooked it up with Creative 2.1 system" I add a 400 GB PATA 300 GB segate Hard drive works great by the way you can portions the hard drive as well.
The only bad thing no built in web page you have to install the software to see the hard drive plus it is too slow for 100T "I don't think it is a 100T" so basically if are going to transfer pictures or small video clips you can do it over the network but big movie files 700 MB you might spend good 15 min doing that so you might want to use the USB2 unless if you can wait.
Product Description
The Venue Series Arena performs like a pro by utilizing technology derived directly from JBL's Professional products. Arena is the perfect solution for main or surround channels in a high-performance home theater system. Arena is the ideal choice space is limited, but outstanding performance is demanded. The Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal (EOS) waveguide ensures sweet music and intelligible dialogue, or for just rocking out. Equipped with JBL's tried-and-true titanium-laminate tweeters and PolyPlas woofers, the speaker reproduces the high notes with extreme clarity. The lows and mids, assisted by the FreeFlow flared port, are loud and clear, without unwanted distortion or boominess. Crossover Frequency - 4000Hz High-Frequency Transducer - 3/4 inch (19mm) Titanium-laminate dome, shielded Low-Frequency Transducer - 6 inches (150mm) PolyPlas, shielded Dimensions - Height 15 x Width 9 x Depth 11 1/4 inches (381mm x 229mm x 286mm) Weight per Speaker - 15 pounds (6.8 kg)
Amazon.com Product Description
Part of JBL's Venue Series, Arena speakers produce great sound. With a frequency response ranging from 50 Hz to 20 kHz, a sensitivity of 88 db, and a continuous power handling of 70 watts (peaking at 280 watts), Arena speakers give you clear, accurate audio for your home theater, office, or dorm room, whether you're listening to music or video dialogue. Featuring 3/4-inch titanium-laminated tweeters and 6-inch PolyPlas woofers, Arena speakers use the Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal (EOS) waveguide to ensure quality sound anywhere in the room. Equipped with a FreeFlow flared port to increase bass response, Arena speakers give you low notes that are clear and distortion-free.
Weighing just 15 pounds apiece and constructed to fit where space is limited, Arena speakers are light and compact enough to position wherever you want them. Combining versatility with quality, JBL Arena speakers are designed to meet a range of audio needs.
JBL Arena speakers are sold in packages of two.
Customer Reviews:
Why I HATE these speakers..........2007-10-24
I recently recieved my JBL arena's and paired them with the JBL voice center channel on a Harmon Kardon AVR247 Amp. WOW! The sound is very very nice. Unfortunately every other piece of audio equiptment I own now sounds like complete crud.
I was previously very happy with the sound system in my car, my headphones, even the suround sound setup I have on my PC. Unforntunately they now all sound weak and distorted in comparison. DO NOT BUY these excelent speakers unless you are preapred to upgrade your car, your headphones, and everything else you own. After listening the JBLs they will all sound pale in comparison.
In all seriousness these are great speakers if you are upgrading from a HTIB, or a Bose system of any kind. Your ears will thank you, and they are a bargain at twice the price, but still be prepared for evrything else to take a back seat to these speakers.
Excellent Speakers.......2007-06-19
I purchased these speakers a few months back and have been nothing short of amazed. My main speakers are 10inch JBLs I bought back in 91. They still put out good sound but they needed a boost on the high size. Enter the Arenas!!! The Arena speakers gave me the boost I needed and suprised me with their sound. If you have a smaller place you could easily use them as your main speakers. I have a pair of 8in Sonys I use as satelites as well and these blow them away. The sound clarity and quality are outstanding. The only thing that I hated about these speakers is I didn't check Amazon first, so I paid waaayy too much for them. However, they were worth every penny. So if you need a boost or simply need some great small speakers, click buy and you'll be happy when they arrive!
Excellent sound from small speakers.......2007-04-15
If your want excellent sound but only have space for small speakers -- or are on a limited budget -- please consider purchasing these JBL speakers. Admittedly they will not give you as much deep bass as larger speakers may, but the bass they deliver is very clean and tight and and their midrange and highs are outstanding. Overall, the sound of these speakers is excellent -- far superior to most larger speakers in this price range, and also to many more expensive speakers of any size.
Promise Delivered.......2007-03-20
These speakers are absolutely awesome for a small space like mine. Quality stuff. Just read the description and that's what you'll get. Highly recommended.
Product Description
24K Gold Terminals for best possible Signal
24K Gold Compression Ring Insert for Maximum Contact
24K .75 Inch Strain Relief Ferrule for Highest Noise Rejection
Precision Wound Strands of braided oxygen-free copper
Super Flex Jacket with braided cotton Sleeve
Low Capacitance Dielectric Inner Cable Jackets w/ Mylar Foil Shield
Large Coloe Coded Grips
Product Description
A beautiful addition to any room décor is our pair of space saver entertainment piers from the Sheffield collection. In a beautiful brown finish the 12 inch media piers are a great addition to your entertainment center or perfect standing alone and feature single door lower and upper cabinets with framed solid doors and crown molding tops. Other items sold separately. All measurements are approximate. Sold in pairs only.
Product Description
A beautiful addition to any room dcor is our pair of space saver entertainment piers from the Sheffield collection. In a beautiful brown finish the 12 inch media piers are a great addition to your entertainment center or perfect standing alone and feature single door lower and upper cabinets with framed solid doors and crown molding tops. Other items sold separately. All measurements are approximate. Sold in pairs only. Width17.75 Depth19.75 Height74
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