SMC's EZ-Stream Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver

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SMC's EZ-Stream Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver

While searching for wireless multimedia adapters for my home stereo setup, I stumbled across the SMCWMR-AG from SMC Networks. It looks to be the first 802.11a and 802.11g compatible media receiver. It handles jpegs, mp3, mpeg 1 and 2, and internet radio streams (through a PC server interface), but unfortunately doesn't handle DiVX video, AAC audio, or WMA audio. It's available for pre-order on Amazon, though I'll have to keep looking for the perfect home media adapter.

by Matt Haughey November 1, 2003 in Products

Comments

Personally I've been using an old laptop for years which acts as a media jukebox connected the stereo. Its also wired into the network but if need be could be wireless.

If you're looking to do video, I'd look into a small form factor used PIII-450 Compaq for about $70 Canadian and throw in some sort of ATI TV-Wonder card or something.

Posted by: Tim A at Nov 1, 2003 3:38:04 PM

Actually, I think you're right. Rather than wait for the perfect home media server, I might as well just build a small form factor PC and use that directly.

Posted by: Matt Haughey at Nov 1, 2003 9:58:34 PM

check out http://prismiq.com/

Posted by: fred at Nov 2, 2003 7:28:22 AM

A Mod'ed X-box works pretty well, and you can have digital audio, pretty cheap.

Posted by: Todd at Nov 10, 2003 1:40:14 PM