Dear All,

I stumbled on this delicious media player recently and wanted to share with all of you.

I hope it will be available in MY soon.


Source http://www.asus.com/News.aspx?N_ID=wUbKQ3nv6gSQaey2


ASUS Brings High Definition Entertainment to the Living Room with the O!Play HDP-R1 HD Media Player
The Easiest Way to Stream and Enjoy a Wide Range of High Definition Content on Large-screen TVs at Home

Taipei, Taiwan, June 2, 2009 – ASUS, the leading provider of intelligent and innovative home theater PC solutions, announced today the first member of its new O!Play Series digital media player line: the O!Play HDP-R1 HD Media Player. Aimed at providing stunning 1080p Full High Definition entertainment across a wide variety of media formats, the O!Play HDP-R1 HD Media Player boasts several exclusive features—such as a Music Shuffle feature and ultra-fast eSATA interface—for the best living room digital entertainment experience.

Stunning Full HD 1080p Resolution and Vast File Format Support

The O!Play HDP-R1 is currently the world's only High Definition media player which supports an extremely wide range of file formats, including MPEG1/2/4, H.264, VC-1, and the popular RM/RMVB. With the O!Play HDP-R1, users can share their videos and photos instantly from their PCs and notebooks in enhanced clarity and high definition with friends, family and colleagues—all in the comfort of their living rooms or conference rooms.
Exclusive Music Shuffle Feature for One-touch Music Playback

The O!Play HDP-R1 is the first high definition media player to provide a music shuffle function via a dedicated button on the remote control. With a simple touch of a button, the O!Play HDP-R1 collates all the music files in storage and then starts playing the music in random order. With the music shuffle function, users can enjoy their tunes both instantly and effortlessly without having to manually import any music files into the O!Play HDP-R1.
Exclusive eSATA Support—6 Times Faster than USB 2.0

While high definition content delivers stunning images, it also requires huge bandwidth to render the image quality to perfection. With the exclusive eSATA interface on the O!Player HDP-R1, users can experience up to 6 times faster transfer speeds* as compared to USB 2.0, virtually eliminating any delays in delivering high definition entertainment to the user.
Easy Access to Networked Content with LAN Support

The O!Player HDP-R1 is equipped with LAN support which allows users to stream their files effortlessly from their PCs—doing away with manual transfers of multimedia data from one device to another. Users can simply download and keep the multimedia files in their notebooks or PCs and still be able to enjoy them through the O!Player HDP-R1, be it in the living room or study.

Specifications
Supported video formats MPEG1/2/4, H.264, VC-1, RM/RMVB
Supported video file extensions .mp4, .mov, .xvid., .avi., .dvix., .asf, .wmv, .mkv, .rm, .rmvb, .flv, .ts, .m2ts, .dat, .mpg, .vob
Supported audio formats MP3, WAV, AAC, OGG, WAV, FLAC, AIFF
Supported image formats JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TIFF
Supported subtitle formats SRT, SUB, SMI, SSA
Outputs

* HDMI
* Composite Audio/Video
* Optical Digital Audio

Inputs

* USB2.0 *1
* eSATA/USB2.0 combo port *1
* RJ-45 LAN port *1
* DC Power In

Dimensions 181.0mm x 125.3mm x 47.7mm
Power source 12VDC, 2A
Power consumption <10W
Operating temperature 5°C(41°F)~35°C(95°F)

Definitely better than the WDTv as it supports RMVB which is still missing on the WDTV. Hope that is can playback all my mkv without any problems and it will be is my shopping list.

I cannot remember where I saw the price but it is expected to retail for Euro 119. Not sure about how much in USD

just hope it can play HD-RMVB..

price is pretty decent..

Yes it is much better than WDTV


Supports the following that WDTV lacks
RMVB playback
eSATA HDD
LAN connection.

Can't wait to know the prices.

what about direct USB play? WDTV can do that. Imagine you borrowed a Terabyte HDD from a friend and wants to play the video files in the Maxtor External harddisk. Can you just connect the external HDD to OPlayer and play the files? Dun tell me u have to connect it to your PC and stream the files 'effortlessly' to the OPlayer!

"Users can simply download and keep the multimedia files in their notebooks or PCs and still be able to enjoy them through the O!Player HDP-R1, be it in the living room or study."

using Realtek chipset.

I have saw similar player in china. Hope can get it next 2 week. less than 1000rmb ...hehe

*extra support ext. dvd-rom

This post has been edited by yangxi: Jun 7 2009, 06:27 PM

If can support blu-ray ISO or ripped would be great. Not sure support TrueHD output like Dvico unit?

It has 2 nos USB 2.0 Ports. USB HDD is Supported. See the specs carefully.

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Added on June 7, 2009, 9:52 pmSupport usb dvd drive would be fantastic. Are you sure as most media player available now does not have this support.

This post has been edited by kadett: Jun 7 2009, 09:52 PM

It can play bluray iso and bitstream hd audio and below 1k... the dvico will have good competition

anybody knows whether this already in Malaysia?

Not yet launch bro

I am waiting patiently. It will probably be available in a couple of months time....

I check some website said the price might set around 119 Euro. After convert to RM, it should cost around RM590. If this news is true, i will buy this media player instead of WD, which still lack to support RM/RMVB video format.

Agreed. Will definitely put off buying a WDTV until this is launched. The RMVB support is definitely a must have feature which is sorely missed in the WDTV

Can't wait for this player to be launched in Malaysia/Singapore!!

Wow...esata support...tempting..

I'll wait for mine to spoil first..by that time...sure got nice nice models

Hi guys, any update about the launch date of this product in Malaysia?

how about DTS ?
can the asus player play it ?

There's no further update even at Asus' website

Vapourware?

planning to buy WDTV but now......

Realtek chipset shortage in market. wait end of august

This post has been edited by yangxi: Jul 20 2009, 10:45 PM

Accordingly to XTreamer website, it uses more advance Realtek chip 1283(x)than AsusO!Play 1073 chip... That is one solid reason that attracts me...
http://shop.xtreamer.net/Support/questions...?questionid=145

Looks good. But i prefer O!play for the RMVB support.

xtreamer also support RMVB although not listed in website.

Good! Will wait to get a new TV set first

Hope it will not dealy my order...

Was told to expect this to hit our market in September

unboxing...

Wow! Mana dapat? Please put up a review

Spanish engadget got it...

http://es.engadget.com/2009/07/24/asus-o-p...nuestras-manos/

Chey.....I tot you got it hahaha

doesn;'t have a very appealing back panel and lack of component connectivity..

Aisay, not like we will look at its backside more ma.....but it has E-SATA

This post has been edited by richard912: Jul 26 2009, 04:27 PM

the 1st photo got big big watermark with engadget logo..

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Added on July 26, 2009, 4:38 pmwhy? is that beneficial to watching 1080p movies?

the egreat has got sata and sata power to power a 3.5inch HDD without a power brick.. that's even more impressive..

This post has been edited by ar188: Jul 26 2009, 04:38 PM

says in the website that it can play FLV

Ai yo, why no HDMI cable.

There is no digital coaxial audio output, which I feel is quite important. Not everyone uses optical.

I couldn't wait for this O!Play and purchased the Clamul 1080p MovieBox. From my observation, there are almost identical in features except that there are only 2 additional features in O!play which differs

1. LAN conectivity
2. eSata connectivity


Wait if you want but there is always something newer and better coming out so there is no end to waiting....

Some1 in the Clamul thread mentioned about compatibility of MKV files. The Clamul cant play quite a number of MKV files, depending on codec used. But then , Clamul is a good deal for its price la...
Wondering if O!Play has the same issue.
Now i'm considering a mini-HTPC instead, can load in what ever codecs.

The Acer Aspire Revo is a good choice for HTPC purposes

time for reviving this thread, player just official-ed in store in USA now at USD 99.99

http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/01/asus-sh...media-streamer/

This post has been edited by Maniac: Oct 1 2009, 11:27 PM

around wdtv price?



This post has been edited by atheist@: Oct 2 2009, 12:32 AM

What chipset is it using?

The Asus site http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=sPkR...Yl5K&templete=2 on it also did not mention the chipset it is using but I would guess it is on realtek. With its RRP circa USD100, WDTV is gonna kena tapao. Waiting eagerly for it to arrive in our market

Realtek chipset. Retail price in malaysia ~ @RM420-RM480

but no component out
-can't place hdd inside
-small control.

The same design , I can get cheaper than that..

but the built is kinda cheap more over the remote..

reviews here..

http://www.trustedreviews.com/multimedia/r...Media-Player/p1

looks like realtek chipset.. yangxi got similar solution..

If i am not mistaken its the same chipset as the Xtreamer and the Playon!HD so playback performance should be the same except for the interface.

If it can sell at WDTV price, then its really a great player.

asus remote .. so small





compare mine

For some users, size does not matter

Big remote doesn't mean is good lah.

WD TV remote even smaller. So how?

Remote small good mah, can put in pocket

anyway, the esata is really a nice touch

If asus "branded" selling cheap.. AC-Ryan Playon!HD sales might affected?

Indeed!

"china" brand also can get esata version.


The Asus player look like egreat brand (1073). might same oem

hurmm.. i wish to see more review on this baby and hopefully it'll arrive in stores here soon

egreat also got 1073 solution ar?

Competition is always good for the consumers, but please lah compare apple-to-apple

WDTV/Asus O!Play
ACRYAN/Xtreamer/M6600
C-200/Dune

Agreed! Long live the Capitalists and free market for all!!

while, asus has way more chances to get faster/better/more complete supports on the firmware, we all know that these media player can throw to sea if does not have a good firmware.

yeah .. agree. but Realtek does not open source. If Major bug , need wait realtek to fix.




opps.. Egreat design nicer . but don't know when release.




Realtek 1073 max ram support upto 128mb. chipset limitation , can't increase .
That why feel lag in U.I , and online tv & BT run not smooth.

new chipset 1083 start implement already



TELECHIP 1080p (ARM11) also release end of oct. might get first

This post has been edited by yangxi: Oct 2 2009, 11:49 AM

then all using realtek will be in the same boat.. cos they all use same basic firmware capability.

It really depends on the user....people not so tech savvy might find it more then adequate.

i like to know if this is available here....any updates?

That's a good price! Now when the heck will this thing reach our shore...zzz

saw it here, they sell rm799 http://www.lelong.com.my/Auc/List/2007-01D...MKV-AVI-MP4.htm

maybe try find at lowyatt

if Asus/WDtv differs ACryan range of about RM200, might as well get the better one right???

Asus O!Play get this if you can get it at retail Usd99 (rm350) .. it;s the same function as acryan except doesn't have component RCA out.. (and 250 cheaper)

sounds interesting.... same features & playability with ACryan then ???

yup.. only start up screen is different.. the UI and menu lag all should be similar..

anybody wanna do bulk on this? coz based on the lelong price, it's too overpriced..

My kangtau told me, if I want less than RM350 can get.

Can sell the A.C.Ryan liao, the extra can eat one meal somemore.

dem elite, like chew, just buy use 1week and sell..

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Added on October 5, 2009, 12:23 ambetter yet, buy below 350 and sell at 700..

This post has been edited by ar188: Oct 5 2009, 12:23 AM

it seems o!play is binary compatible with, wl500g router which mean we able to use wl500g application in o!play.. NZB downloading seems a nice add on for me.. + they are in the middle to try use xtreamer player rather than asus.. dunno why, maybe more functions.

Word is out that its arriving next week @Czone, lowyat

Design nicer, but once you plug in those cables at the sides...It's gonna be messy.

where can i get this asus o play

Czone@lowyat next week

how much czone sell it..really interested

ATM, no eye deer. But stay tuned, I'm sure someone will post it here as soon as the pricing is made known

must wait first..considering for wd and asus...acryon to expensive

Do keep us informed of the price. Might consider this also

客廳高畫質影像中樞-ASUS O!Play HD


炎炎夏日，只要是一走出家裡的大門，就是準備接受太陽炙熱的洗禮，隨便逛個街喝點飲料吃個冰，加上各店家賣場的誘惑，荷包不免都會有點失血，很多精打細算的朋友常常就是輕輕鬆鬆在家看個影片打發周末假期。不論從甚麼方法得到如日劇、卡通、電影等影片，諸如RM、MPEG之類的各種影像格式都有，轉檔出來燒錄成光碟再拿去客廳播放實在是相當麻煩的一件事，所以一般也就是坐在電腦前面自己獨樂樂了，近來晶片廠商研發的腳步相當快速，將各種影片解碼功能整合在晶片上，甚至連目前最熱門的1080P高畫質影片也都難不倒這小小的影音多媒體播放機，如果打算把電腦裡的影片拿到客廳跟親朋好友一起眾樂樂，還真的很難找到比多媒體播放機更輕鬆簡單的方法，還記得筆者在近一年前為了解決高畫質影片解碼的問題，還花了不少錢組裝了一部HTPC放在客廳裡專門伺候這些多高畫質影片，現在只要花不到幾千塊就能做到相同的事情，不得不佩服這些硬體廠商的研發能力，開發出相當方便簡單大眾使用者簡便操作的產品，降低使用者的使用門檻。
在Computex期間華碩展出跨足多媒體影音播放機領域的產品O!Play多媒體播放機，吸引了不少參觀者的駐足圍觀，支援MPEG1/2/4、H.264、VC-1、RM、AVI、MOV、VOB、MKV、ASF、Xvid、WMV等影片格式，在音源輸出的部分則支援MP3、WAV、PCM、AAC、Dolby Digital、FLAC、AIFF、OGG多種檔案格式，字幕部分則是支援SRT, SUB, SMI, SSA，存放在電腦裡面的影片幾乎可說是大小通吃，連Full HD高畫質的影片都難不倒它，當時報價119歐元換算台幣約5500上下，價格不是非常的親民，在八月底O!Play正式上市的價格卻非常的具有衝擊性落在4000上下，無怪乎成為最近最熱門討論的多媒體播放機，也有著與目前在這領域熱門的兆赫藍光劇院一別苗頭的味道，說了這麼多，一起來看看ASUS O!Play HDP-R1吧!!

首先看看ASUS官方釋出O!Play HDP-R1的規格，影像規格支援的相當完整，音效部分除了幾個常見的如Mp3、WAV等格式，倒沒特別將支援的Dolby Digital列出，網友們有提到O!PLAY可支援DTS音效格式，這在後面會提到!!

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Added on October 10, 2009, 11:52 amSpecification :

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Added on October 10, 2009, 11:52 am外觀與內部審視

O!Play的包裝盒採以黑色為基調，由於是全球販售的緣故，因此盒裝一向統一標準包材採以英文註明產品名稱及型號，這當然是難不倒有心找尋的朋友，但一般的使用者就比較不容易快速的了解O!Play可以為它帶來甚麼樣的娛樂感受

This post has been edited by k8118k: Oct 10 2009, 12:03 PM


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bro how much is dis babe cost???

USD99.. retail price in US

No component?

My HD CRT uses component to output 1080i

when and prices in malaysia

Suppose to be this week.. But still no price yet..

waiting for the 1st owner...

i interested too
n hope u post the sifu review after you own it

thks

Any updates regards availability and price at czone?

why so long..........

I have just called C-zone to ask. They haven't got the O!play yet, expected to come in within this week.
But selling price is already known, it will be RM699 (he'd checked in their POS system).
I hope that person was bluffing, finger cross, it will fall <RM400.

USD99 = MYR699