“The A.C.Ryan PlayON! DVR TV combines the benefits of a media player with the ability to record and playback analog and DVB-T signals and act as a wired or wireless NAS. It is capable of streaming and playback of up to 720p video as well as audio and pictures. To top things off, the PlayON! DVR TV also acts as an Internet radio for your living room.”Here are some more HTPC Systems articles from around the web:
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- Blu-ray Importing: Oct 2009 Buying Guide @ Tweaktown
- Asus O! Play HDP-R1 HD Media Player @ Futurelooks
- Atlona AT-HDAir Wireless USB HD Video Adapter Review @ TechwareLabs
- Western Digital WD TV Live HD Media Player Video @ Tweaktown
Middle ground for your media system
A.C. Ryan might not be the first name you think about when you are looking for a DVR but perhaps it should be. They have made HDD cages for a while now and branched out from that with the PlayOn! DVR TV. USB 2.0 and HDMI as well as as wireless or wired network connectivity offer a range of ways to get media on or off of the HDD as well as capturing live broadcast TV. Read on at techPowerUp to see if A.C. Ryan has found a sweet spot between HTPCs and a NAS device.