Specification and contents
| Compro Network Media Centre T1000W | |
|---|---|
| TV System | DVB-T |
| Video Container | AVI, MPG, ISO*, VOB*, MOV(h.264), TS, ASF, MKV |
| Video Codec | MPEG 1 / 2 / 4, WMV9(MP@HL), h.264(HP@4.0), AVCHD, VC-1(MP@HL) |
| Audio Formats | MP3, WMA, PCM, WAV |
| Image Formats | JPG |
| Subtitle | SRT, TXT, SMI*, SUB*, SSA* |
| Resolution | Up to 1,920 x 1,080p |
| File System | FAT32 and EXT3 (Read/Record), NTFS (Read only) |
| Video Output | HDMI 1.3a Component Composite S-Video |
| Audio Output | HDMI 1.3a (share with video) Digital Bitstream output: S/PDIF, Toslink Audio Out |
| HDD | 3.5in SATA up to 1.5TB (not included) |
| Connectors | TV Connector o DVB-T signal input Video Connectors o HDMI out o Component (Y, Pb, Pr) out o S-Video out o Composite Video out Audio Connectors o Audio-FL out o Audio-FR out o HDMI (shared with video) o Co-axial Audio out o Toslink Audio out USB Port Connectors o USB Female x 3 LAN Connectors o Ethernet 10/100M port o WLAN antenna connector (SMA) Power Connector o DC in |
| Dimension | 270 (H) x 180 (W) x 180 (D) mm |
| *Through future firmware updates | |
Looking at the spec sheet alone, Compro's T1000W looks a well-rounded solution with an array of connectivity options rarely found on a device of this size. With HDMI, Component, Composite and S-Video output, it has the majority of users covered - there's even S/PDIF output for those with heightened audio requirements.
There's support for full-HD 1080p video, and the T1000W will playback the majority of formats thrown its way - including H.264 video and MP3 audio. Though most users will be content, there are formats currently missing from Compro's supported list - most notably the Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) and a complete lack of support for playlists - but the Taiwanese manufacturer insists support for additional formats will be introduced via upcoming firmware updates, so here's hoping.
Thinking of using the T1000W as a DVR? Be aware that the device supports 3.5in SATA hard drives, but none are included as standard. For a 500GB drive, users will be looking at roughly an extra £35 on top of the initial outlay. What's useful is that the T1000's slender frame allows for a 3.5in drive to be installed within the unit itself.
A trio of USB ports allow for easy storage expansion, and network connectivity comes in the form of 802.11b/g Wi-Fi or 10/100Mbit Ethernet. We'd have liked to have seen 802.11n Wi-Fi or Gigabit Ethernet, but a wired connection should be sufficient for general use.
Inside the box, you'll find the unit itself, a remote control, a HDMI cable, composite cables, a TV antenna, and a power adaptor (in a hopefully isolated incident, ours shipped without a kettle plug power cable).