SanDisk TakeTV
Posted on Oct 22, 07 01:10 AM PDT
SanDisk has a new way for you to obtain content from your computer to the TV, courtesy of TakeTV. TakeTV will come in both 4GB and 8GB flavors, plugging into a docking station that is hooked to your TV and supports up to 30fps DVD resolution at 720 x 576 pixels. It will be compatible with MPEG4, DivX, and XviD formats, including DivX's DRM scheme. This special scheme will support SanDisk's Fanfare downloading service (that has yet to be released, mind you) that caters to those who want to download TV shows as well as movies. The SanDisk TakeTV currently works with Windows XP and Vista platforms. No idea on the availability of either, but the 4GB model will retail for $100 while the 8GB model costs an additional $50.
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By Jake , 18/03/08 10:00 AM (CommentID #566042)
I use the Pioneer 400v. I was actually looking for something like the Sandisk so I would have to get another DVD player, but I agree this misses the mark. They should just design something that you can plug any flash drive into and I'd think it would be cheaper than a DVD player.
By happycamper , 23/01/08 8:28 AM (CommentID #443190)
Kelvin you're mistaken. The Philips DVP5982 plays DivX/XviD directly from its USB port. I currently have a Western Digital MyBook connected to the DVP5982 and the playback is the same as if I had burned it to a DVD. This SanDisk solution is overpriced and not as convenient.
By Kelvin , 29/11/07 1:29 PM (CommentID #379664)
The Philips DVP5982 with a USB port sure sounds like a much better deal than the TakeTV; but if you look at the details of the Philips unit at their website, you will realize that their USB only support playback of JPEG pictures, MP3 and WMA files. Check their pdf owner's manual on their website for details.
I am not sure why Philips choose to not support DivX and XviD through their USB port since the decoder is already built in to the system. As a result, you cannot compare Philips DVP5982 unit with SanDisk TakeTV since the only way to view DivX/XviD movies on the Philips unit still requires you to burn the DVD.
By Deadman , 14/11/07 12:06 AM (CommentID #361707)
Sorry William but its not to easy to put an Xbox or DVD player in your pocket. I think this is a great idea as long as the codecs can be updated for the future
By William Frantz , 26/10/07 2:08 PM (CommentID #347824)
SanDisk, an otherwise great company, seems to have really missed the market with the TakeTV.
TakeTV is more expensive and lower quality than a DivX certified DVD player with a USB port. Look at the Philips DVP5982 (Circuit City $59). Add a 500 Gig USB drive like the Beyond Micro BM500MD3U28M (eCost $94). Same price as the 8 GB TakeTV but you get HDMI, 60x more storage, and a DVD player to boot! Also much cheaper than other options like the XBox Media Center or MediaGate.
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