TrekStor rolls out MovieStation pocket c.uc portable hard drive
By Donald Melanson 
posted Dec 1st 2008 8:41PM
posted Dec 1st 2008 8:41PM
Well, it looks like those that found TrekStor's MovieStation maxi t.u. hard drive a bit too bulky for their taste now have a new option to consider in the form of the company's new MovieStation pocket c.uc, which packs many of the same media-friendly features, plus a memory card slot (SD, MMC, and xD) for some added convenience. As you can see above, you'll also get a remote to control the device when it's hooked up to a TV (via composite or component), and you'll get support for most of the audio and video formats you'll likely want -- yes, including DivX and Xvid. No word on a release 'round here just yet, but folks in the UK can apparently grab a 250GB version now for £99.99 (about $150) or a 500GB drive for £139.99 (roughly $215).
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I think I have a little complaint here, little mind you.
I can understand that a number of the writers here are working from the UK. No Problem.
However, they are writing from a UK perspective as it relates to products and prices. Make a UK section if you like, but write for the US mainland!!!
And quit with the fortnight, just say two weeks or so, please.
Bloody good then.
Looks as modern as an 80's tape deck.
Or a 70's 8-track tape.
oew god
OR... you could get the Mvix portable player which has a proven track record, and is cheaper (you install a 2.5" hard drive yourself.) Plus, you can get them in the US right now.
This thing is actually pretty awesome - hundreds of movies I can take with me on long trips and it's battery powered too. Decently priced, I might have to pick one of these up soon.
or you can get a wd tv hd media player and a 1.5 tb external hard drive for the same price as a 500GB version of this plus hdmi hmmm 1000 more gigs just as portable
I got the 250gb version yesterday in Germany for 111€
I got the 250gb version today also for 111€ at mediamarkt, the 500gb version was 199€ a big jump in price. There is already a firmware update on the Trekstor site. Very easy to update. It is not battery powered or usb powered, you need the power supply plugged in. I think for a portable device like this a pouch/case should be included.Works great in DVD or xvid mode, very easy to use.@ Rick Urtel maybe you are correct about the UK references, but hey they reviewed it first for all our benefit.If you noticed they put in the US dollar price as well