NEWS: MvixUSA Launches Ultio 1080p UPnP Home Theater Media Player
July 7th, 2009 -- by Chris Martens
Source: AVGuide
Source: AVGuide
Chantilly, VA-based Mvix(USA), Inc. has announced the release of its new Ultio UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) 1080p Home Theater Media Player. According to a company press release the Ultio is a “hard-disk based media center capable of HD digital medial playback with video output as high as 1080p and supporting the largest array of AV formats and codecs ever supported by any media player.” Mvix points out that the Ultio not only plays Blu-ray quality video, but also allows users to store “hi-definition media on its internal hard drive, plug it (the Ultio) into a TV via HDMI and enjoy movies, digital music, and family photos on large LCD or plasma (sets).”
To provide examples of the Ultio’s versatility, the Mvix press release states that the media player “supports most 1080p HD video codecs and formats such as H.264, MKV, Divx HD, MOV, VC-1, FLV, etc.” Mvix adds that the Ultio “is also capable of playing unique formats such as AVC-HD (normally used in camcorder footage) or FLAC (the popular, uncompressed audio [format] craved by audiophiles.”
The Mvix release explains that the Ultio “is Internet-ready and pre-equipped with a network port and an optional Wireless-N capability.” Mvix says the Ultio also “sports a samba server and a UPnP implementation, allowing seamless integration with services like PlayOn®, or Tversity® (for streaming video content from Netflix®, Hulu®, CBS®, Youtube®, CNN®, ESPN®, and much more).”
Initially, two versions of the Ultio will be offered. A regular version (without a HDD) will be priced at $169, while a premium version (bundled with a 1 TB hard drive) will sell for $259. According to Mvix the Ultio began shipping as of the week of July 1st and is available through Amazon.com, Buy.com, Thinkgeek.com, B&H Photo Video.com, as well as through the MvixUSA store.
For more information, visit: www.mvixusa.com
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Comments
Indeed a reasonable cost because of the astonishing features it offers. My Ultio box was delivered just a day ago and I am really amazed with the things I can do with it, playing ISO, MKV, H.264 even DTS (which is not included in the list they provide) format flawlessly. I just can't help but to love it because it provides me the leisure more than I expected, watching the CNN, ESPN and my ever loving music videos from You Tube through my Plasma and to take note it's wireless connection by UPnP and SAMBA. Worthy for my money!
Mvix really "got it right" with this player. I so love its SAMBA client and SAMBA server! I could be sitting in front of my TV and access files from my PC or NAS device. Not only does it stream from the PC, it also allows me to copy files from the PC or NAS to Mvix Ultio (or vice versa). I simply open my Network folder, clcik on the UPnP device (Mvix Ultio) over thereand then drag and drop files to-and-from the PC. Cool, isn't it? ;)
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Hello,
I just got my Mvix Ultio 1080p today. I feel very happy because I get no hard time setting up the gadget. I am currently transferring my files from my computer to the internal memory of the HD so that I can easily get access to my videos. Plus, I have tried playing different file formats and I am amazed because it can actually play it all.
I have tried playing one of my file if it really works just as it describe, and I think it is worth a try. Also, I have watched my favorite music videos from YouTube and I am very satisfied with the whole show.
Well, it is obvious that I am so excited about my new gadget. And it seems that I became so tactful just now telling my 3-hour experience with this Mvix Ultio.
Hello,
I just got my Mvix Ultio 1080p today. I feel very happy because I get no hard time setting up the gadget. I am currently transferring my files from my computer to the internal memory of the HD so that I can easily get access to my videos. Plus, I have tried playing different file formats and I am amazed because it can actually play it all.
I have tried playing one of my file if it really works just as it describe, and I think it is worth a try. Also, I have watched my favorite music videos from YouTube and I am very satisfied with the whole show.
Well, it is obvious that I am so excited about my new gadget. And it seems that I became so tactful just now telling my 3-hour experience with this Mvix Ultio.