http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/ Engadget Comments for QNAP intros NMP1000 network media player, we go hands-on http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/Mar 4th 2009 10:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/Is it worth it?]]>Mar 4th 2009 12:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/Mar 6th 2009 12:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/Mar 4th 2009 10:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/
Also, beyond consumers, keeping pricing info close to the chest prevents competitors from announcing a similar product 'at x$ LESS than the competition!']]>Mar 4th 2009 10:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/Oh, and the popcorn would have to cure cancer.]]>Mar 4th 2009 11:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/Mar 4th 2009 12:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/
But what does this thing do that my 99 buck wd hd tv player doesnt do? Other than the ethernet port for amazon/netflix and the such...

One word sums it up SHAM

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http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1100062
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I'm sorry but my house isn't ready for full LAN wiring ...]]>Mar 4th 2009 10:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/Mar 4th 2009 2:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/Mar 4th 2009 10:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/Mar 4th 2009 11:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/Mar 4th 2009 6:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/
So no iTunes as it means leaving a computer running
No Sonos as it is two expensive

What else is out there that would work with a large (53k) collection. I don't need Video support.]]>Mar 4th 2009 11:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/
http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/09/05/roundup_music_streamers/]]>Mar 4th 2009 11:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/Mar 4th 2009 12:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/
I want a device that will just connect to a shared folder and let me play videos! No extra software needed!! And the only way I can be sure of that, is if it is running XBMC.
So I guess I will continue to just purchase used XBOX's and mod them.]]>Mar 4th 2009 11:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/Mar 4th 2009 12:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/Mar 4th 2009 12:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/
"You can also XBMC on it." - Are you talking about the NMP1000 or Popcorn Hour?]]>Mar 4th 2009 1:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/Mar 4th 2009 3:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/So what could HDMI do for me that my XBOX can't?]]>Mar 4th 2009 6:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/
http://xbmc.org/wiki/index.php?title=What_is_XBMC_%26_What_Can_it_Do%3F#Does_XBMC_support_High_Definition_.28HD.29_resolution_media.3F

SO you may be outputting at 1080i, but it isn't a 1080i video.]]>Mar 4th 2009 7:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/For me it is not worth spending $200+ on a box when I can mod an XBOX for under $150.]]>Mar 4th 2009 7:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/Mar 5th 2009 9:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/Mar 4th 2009 1:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/Mar 4th 2009 2:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/
http://www.digitalera.co.uk/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/nmp-1000-datasheet-20090224-4page.pdf

I have the TS-509 Pro NAS and I love it, if this NMP1000 is anything like my NAS (in terms of quality) sign me up.]]>Mar 4th 2009 2:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/
Having said that, as someone hinted at up above, the single most important thing for a device like this, IMO, is format support, and sadly the mkv container format is not listed in their spec sheet.]]>Mar 4th 2009 3:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/Mar 5th 2009 3:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/Mar 5th 2009 2:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/
*edit* i see someone already direct linked to pdf..still more info on it also youtube has a movie up]]>Mar 6th 2009 8:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2wZvueut3Y) it does support MKV.

hmm...]]>Mar 7th 2009 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/Mar 20th 2009 11:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/957021 its about 1899 Malaysian currency, which is about $521.
:-)]]>Mar 20th 2009 11:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/
NMP-1000 will not be available in North American region.
Sorry for your inconvenience.
Anton
Business Development Manager
www.QNAP.com
168 University Pkwy, Pomona, CA 91768
Tel:
]]>May 5th 2009 7:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/qnap-intros-nmp1000-network-media-player-we-go-hands-on/Completely opposite of what they said yesterday!
Hey but I am happy.


Date: Thu, 7 May 2009 10:30:54 +0800
Subject: QNAP NMP-1000 will be available in the US region
From: matt



Dear Dilip,

I am the product manager of QNAP NMP-1000. Glade to have your interest regarding our upcoming product NMP-1000 network multimedia player.

We have confirmed that NMP-1000 will be available in the US region, please wait for further update on the official launch date.


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Regards,

Matt
QNAP Systems, Inc. Taiwan

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