Consumer electronics major Samsung Electronics has
launched Optical SMART Hub, the SE-208BW optical disc drive (ODD) for backing
up and accessing media files.
The new Optical SMART Hub can be accessed from tablet,
smartphone, and Smart TV and up to four devices can access simultaneously. The
Optical SMART Hub helps extend the storage on devices by acting as a personal
cloud.
The Optical SMART Hub allows CD and DVD writing function
without ever turning on a desktop or notebook. With the addition of a
Samsung application, users can enable their smartphone, tablet, and PC access
to the Optical Smart Hub. The app for the Samsung smartphones and tablets are
available now.
The SE-208BW combines an external ODD with a wireless
module to provide wider end-user benefits. Offering CD/DVD streaming and
writing capabilities, the SE-208BW features Samsung’s APP to enable smartphone,
tablet and PC users to wirelessly stream and play CDs and DVDs on their smart
devices to listen to music or watch their favorite movies.
The Optical SMART Hub breaks new ground by functioning as
a Wireless AP router changing broadband Internet service with a cable from the
wall to Wi-Fi Internet connection so that all family members can enjoy wireless
connection at home.
For TV’s with data-sharing standard DLNA (Digital Living
Network Alliance) compatibility, the SE-208BW features DLNA Apps, such as
Allshare, which enables users to view drive content through the TV menu to play
multimedia files on CDs and DVDs.
Performing as a Digital Media Server, the SE-208BW will
be a keystone of home entertainment, providing a connection between mobile
devices and TV or PC, and also a triangular connection among TVs, PCs and
mobile devices. The drive compliments any home entertainment system with a sleek
hi-gloss surface built around a slim case measuring 150mmx25mmx198mm and 430g.
For users looking for smart backup solutions, the
SE-208BW can wirelessly connect to a smartphone or tablet PC to easily backup
data such as pictures, video or contacts onto CDs, DVDs, or connected USB
storages without ever turning on a desktop or notebook computer. The SE-208BW
also supports Dynamic DNS which enables the drive to work as a private server.
The SE-208BW drive is engineered to be compatible with
all major operating systems, including Win7 and Mac OS. The drive boasts Buffer
Under Run technology to prevent errors that may result from writing speeds that
exceed data transfer speeds, while also enabling PC multitasking.
The external drive provides a variety of speeds across
different data media types including: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD reading and
8X DVD±R, 5X DVD-RAM, 6X DVD+R Dual Layer, 6X DVD-R Dual Layer, 8X DVD+RW, 6X
DVD-RW recording.
As an eco-friendly product, the drive offers low-power
consumption and lead-free soldering technology, a design that complies with
international environmental regulations that limit the use of hazardous
materials.
An Android app for the Optical SMART Media Hub is already
available, with an app for iPhone set to launch soon. Samsung also has plans
for a Kindle app and Smart TV app.
The Optical SMART Hub SE-208BW optical disk drive,
available in Q1 2012, will retail for MSRP $129.99.
By Telecomlead.com Team
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