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Samsung Optical Smart Hub SE-208BW review
As a species, we're distrustful of versatility. When Justin Timberlake is as successful in acting and business as he was as a singer, we cry foul. Therefore, it's only natural that Samsung's Optical Smart Hub should raise a hackle or two. It boasts of being a CD / DVD player for your mobile device, a wireless access point, a portable disc burner for your laptop and a backup server (with the help of a USB drive). Doing the work of four gadgets would certainly free up a lot of real estate on anyone's desk -- so is it worth $130 of your hard-earned? The answer's a little more nuanced than you might expect, so join us after the break to find out more.
Samsung unveils new optical storage drive, wirelessly transmits and backs up your physical content
Looking for something to bridge the physical media and wireless device divide? Sick of encoding your A-Team boxset for portable viewing? Then Samsung wants your money for its Optical Smart Hub, a wireless optical drive that'll allow you to transmit disc content to that pile of wireless devices that are surely lingering around your home. The SE-208BW will also back up your files for you, with CD and DVD writing functionality baked in. Apps for both smartphones and tablets are available now -- though we can't confirm whether this'll be an Android-only deal. PR's after the break, and expect some more details when we track it down on the CES floor.
