"If you're after a solution that doesn't require a great deal of effort, in terms of building and maintaining a library through software like iTunes or Windows Media Player, this is a great way to go."
Pocket-lint, May 2008

The Freecom Network Media Player 450 can transform the way you currently enjoy your home entertainment
Our computers are increasingly becoming the central point for our home entertainment - we're downloading more and more content, including the latest music and films, as well as keeping more of our favourite memories in digital photos and home movies.

But who really wants to sit at a computer to enjoy it all? 
With the Freecom Network Media Player you can enjoy that content on your TV, and/or through your hi-fi speakers, whilst relaxing in your favourite chair. View your photos on your large screen TV, and share your memories with family and friends.  Finally, and most impressively, with the Freecom network media player 450, you can also watch most video files on your TV at up to 1080p definition.

Will connect to almost any home system
The Freecom Network Media Player 450 comes complete with almost any connection your hi-fi system or TV could require.  For your hi-fi we include a standard stereo 3.5mm jack, Digital Coax and even a full 5.1 Optical out. And for your TV you can choose to connect via composite, S-Video, HD Component, or full HDMI.

Wired or wireless access to your computer or simply connect to any USB storage device
You could connect to your network via the 10/100 Ethernet port, or through the IEEE 802.11g wireless, and stream files direct from your PC to play on your hi-fi or TV.  Or, if you would prefer, you can plug in a USB memory stick or an external USB hard drive and access the content stored on those.  Alternatively, you could move your favourite files onto a hard drive inside the unit, via the network or USB ports, and listen or watch them directly from your media player.

Features:
- Wireless, HD compatible multimedia player, including HDMI video output
- Works directly on your TV/HiFi, without the use of a PC!
- Share movies, music, photo's and large documents
- Connects to your network via Wireless LAN (54 Mbps) or Ethernet connection (10/100 Mbps)
- Stream AV files from any PC within your network directly on your TV/HiFi (uses Windows File Sharing)
- Can also be used as USB 2.0 external harddrive and as network drive (FTP protocol)
- Fully remote controlled
- Includes Internet Radio feature
- Supports UPnP
- USB host port: Play back files from this USB device (hard drive, USB flash drive etc)
- Firmware upgradeable to ensure you have the latest features and updates
- No cooling fan ensures noise free operation
- Compact size makes the unit ideal for portable use
- Including remote control for easy operation
- AV connection cable included
- One year manufacturers warranty and unlimited free helpdesk support

Connectivity:
- Video output: HDMI (480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p), HD Component Y, Pb, Pr (480p, 720p, 1080i), S-Video, Composite
- Audio output: Stereo, Digital Coaxial, Optical 5.1 surround (DTS downmix to stereo)

Specifications:
- Interface: Wireless LAN 802.11g, LAN, USB 2.0, USB 2.0 (host)
- Performance:
  + WLAN: max. 54Mbps,
  + LAN: max. 100Mbps/10Mbps (depending on network specifications)
  + USB2.0 (max 480Mbps)
  + Uses FTP protocol for NAS function

- Hard drive type: 3.5" SATA. For Drive-In Kit use drives with maximum 3 platters
- Media decoding chip: Sigma Designs EM8621L
- TV Type: PAL / NTSC
- Supported file system: NTFS, FAT-32
- Supported formats:
  + Video: AVI : MS-MPEG4 v3, DivX, XviD (except GMC/QPEL option), WMV9, ASF, MP4, DAT, VOB, MPEG-1/2, HD-MPEG2, SD-MPEG2
  + Audio: MP3, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, WAV

- Weight: 1000g (34.5 ounce) (with hard drive)
- Dimensions : 57 x 150 x 185mm

Minimum System Requirements:
- PC: Intel Pentium-III/AMD Duron 900MHz or higher; 256MB RAM (Vista: 512MB RAM) or higher, available USB2.0 port, available Ethernet port (RJ45, 100Mbit recommended) or WLAN (802.11g or higher), Windows 2000/XP/Vista.
- Mac: PowerPC G3/G4/G5, PowerBook G3/G4 or Intel Mac, 256MB RAM or higher, available USB2.0 port, available Ethernet port (RJ45, 100Mbit recommended) or WLAN (802.11g or higher), MAC OS X v. 10.3 or higher.

Please Note:
- AV Streaming via (W)LAN is only possible on Windows PCs (uses Windows File Sharing)
- For playback on TV a TV with PAL or NTSC system is required

Package Contents:
- Freecom Network MediaPlayer-450 WLAN
- Footstand
- Infrared remote control
- Power adapter (EU, UK)
- USB cable
- AV Cable (composite)
- Manual CD
- Quick Install Guide
- One year manufacturers warranty
- Unlimited free helpdesk support and storage advice