Network Media Tanks (NMT) and 5.1 audio out
I am in the lookout for a good Network Media Tank player. Xtreamer seems to be a popular and cost-effective choice, however, as with other brands such as popcorn hour and wdtv, all have only a pair of stereo RCA jacks at the back.
What this means is, we need to purchase an additional 5.1 Dolby or DTS decoder to be able to hook it up to a 5.1 speakers and enjoy 5.1 audio. Sure, we can find Klipsch ProMedia DD-5.1 and Creative DDTS-100, but they are expensive.
The reason for this post is that I just wonder, why cheap DVD players have 5.1 outputs at the back while NMTs only have stereo. For this reason, would this be a good reason to hold off buying current NMTs?
Sandisk SlotMusic 1Gigabyte Music Album
Sandisk, together with major labels has announced a new storage format for music albums. Targeted for users of mobile phones with miniSD card slots in them, SlotMusic will have a capacity of 1Gigabyte, and will contain DRM-free MP3s with up to 320kbps of quality.
These Sandisk SlotMusic cards will be placed next to music CDs in popular stores like WalMart. On launch day, you will have 29 albums to choose from, with prices ranging from $7 to $10 a piece.
