Netgear announces EVA700

[MrApollinax]

Looks like Netgear is throwing into the HD distributed media arena:

Connects TV, stereo or home entertainment system to your home network and the Internet

Streams and plays popular media formats from PCs and the Internet

Access content and services available on Intel® Viiv™ technology-based PCs

Specs:
Physical Specifications
Dimensions (HxWxD): 38.1 x 431.8 x 254 mm (1.5 x 17 x 10 in)
Weight: 2.0 kg (4.4lbs)

Network Connections/Speeds
Wired LAN: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, RJ-45
Wireless 11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 11, 12, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
Dual 2 dBi antenna for better wireless reception

Security
Hardware-based Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 40/64-bit & 128-bit encryption
WPA-PSK (with Firmware upgrade)

Standards Compliance
802.11g standard compliant (connects to 802.11b or 802.11g networks)
Intel® NMPR 2.0
DLNA
UPnP AV

Input/Output
RCA connector for composite

Video Output
RCA connectors for component

Video Output (High Definition support)
Stereo RCA audio ports
Digital coaxial/SPDIF audio port
Ethernet port
S-Video port
SCART connector for regions that require it

Digital Media File Formats
MP3s up to 320 Kbps or variable bit rate (VBR)
WMA8 and WMA9 files up to 192Kbps or variable bit rate(VBR)
WMV up to 1080p (down-converted)
Internet Radio (streaming MP3)
Video Formats: MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, AVI, WMV, Xvid
Audio Formats: MP3, WAV, WMA, M3U, PLS, ACC
Photo Formats: JPEG, BMP, PNG, TIFF, GIF
Playlist Formats: M3U, PLS




Hopefully this will add to the list of contenders for a HD extender!

[Fallen Kell]

If they are only allowing connection to Viiv compatible PC's then this will not be a contender. The Viiv's use heavy DRM and encryption (much like HDCP control) on their streams and if it is required, well, you will need a Viiv PC

[michaeldrock]

Will this be compatable with the Sage server I wonder?

[michaeldrock]

From what I've read, this unit does not need VIIV to operate but...Certain functions are disabled and the setup is not quite as smooth. I would just like another extender option besides Hauppauge. I have never had good luck with their hardware...