Typical price: £90
What is it: Photo and audio playback device for your TV
What we think: Its poor video support means it's not perfect, but if you have a Freeagent portable hard drive it's quite a capable photo and audio streamer
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 12 May 2009
Tags: Seagate Technology, Seagate Freeagent Theater, codec support, speakers, AV receiver
We like:
Excellent integration with the Freeagent hard drive range; great for photos and videos on your TV
We don't like:
Lack of video codec support; lack of HD video playback; rather too expensive for what it is
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CNET UK judgement:
As a photo and audio device, the Freeagent Theater is not bad at all. We rather enjoyed photo slideshows while we listened to some MP3s in the background. This isn't the sort of device that will suit people looking for a good video solution, but it would be a handy if you throw plenty of dinner parties and want background visuals and music
Full review:
The name of this product immediately gives us a problem. Because Seagate is an American company, it seems to think Theatre should be spelt Theater. This just isn't the case, and we find ourselves slightly annoyed by the whole thing. Of course, its name is a trademark, so we feel obliged to spell it the way Seagate wants -- but under substantial duress. Continue Reading...
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