I-O Data's new DVD player and media center - AV-LS300DW & AV-LS300D

HDMI is starting to be an everyday connector just like composite and component. I-O Data has thrown it into their new DVD player/Media Center. This DVD player can of course up-scale the DVDs to 1080i or 720p over the HDMI (HDCP compliant) but heck, a bunch of players can do that. But can a bunch of players stream media over your network then up-scale those files to the stated resolutions? Not many, but these two can. Plus, it can play nicely with DNLA products and also supports DviX and WM9 files. The AV-LS300DW comes with built-in WIFI where the AV-LS300D doesn't. We doubt that you will see this player in many stores Stateside but it seems like a decent little player. They both go on sale in July with non-WIFI one going for $308.99 and big brother for $339.99.

[via Akihabara News]