Playon!DVR-HD and the probox pbr-500

May 13, 2010

Australia, Gadgets, Hardware, HTPC, Source

It not often media devices like the Probox PBR-500 and PlayOn DVR pop up offering almost complete HTPC functionality at extremely insane prices. The Probox has been a popular

ACR0011 0 Playon!DVR HD and the probox pbr 500

AC Ryan Playon! HD $198.00 at City Software Australia.

choice for a while as an alternative to building your own HTPC but with the launch of its newer and better supported sibling, the Playon HD is definitely the model to choose. The biggest downside with the older Probox is it can only support media up to 1080i resolution which may be a big problem for those wanting to

utilise their new 1080p TV sets.

The AC Ryan created Playon DVR HD is definitely a beast of a media box and it retails for around A$250.

Playon!DVR-HD Features

HDMI
The interface is built for the highest definition of audio and video quality, providing an exceptional level of quality, resulting in a full HD 1080p image.

Record, Store & Playback
Store your digital media collection, play back digital content and record live television programs instantly or with timer schedule!

Dual TV Tuners

Digital+Analog model (ACR-PV75100):

The only DVR + FullHD Mediaplayer with Digital+Analog TV tuner, perfect for those who are still enjoying the best of both analog and digital TV worlds.

Dual Digital model (ACR-PV75120):

2 Digital TV (DVB-T) tuners so you can watch and record different channels at the same time.

DVB-T MPEG2 & MPEG4 H.264
Supports both MPEG2 & newer MPEG4 H.264 DVBTbroadcast, enjoy DVB-T broadcasts in every country regardless of which DVB-T format is broadcasted.

Web Remote Record Scheduling
Access your DVR remotely via the web to set your recording schedule! With the help of an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) users simply select what shows to record or program regular timed recording.

Web Remote File Browser
Play your downloaded video’s and music not only in the comfort of your living room but anywhere life may happen to take you, your mobile or notebook. Simply log in over the internet with any web browser and access your digital media collection.

FTP Remote Access
The favorite way to transfer large files over internet.

Stream from your Playon!DVR^HD
Now you can enjoy your media collection wherever you are, simply log-in and stream your audio, video, and photos over the internet.

eSATA port
For direct connection with eSATA HDD.

Front LED Display
Easy to see play and recording status from a distance.

New High Definition user interface
Completely re-designed graphical user interface in high definition, providing exceptional picture quality as you navigate through all the features the Playon!DVR^HD has to offer.

Playback more video formats
Have the best of both worlds, play back popular video formats like MKV and RMVB in the highest resolution possible! Extensive list of supported video formats below. More.