| Seagate has two models of digital media players in | | | | S-video, component; Audio: Stereo, coaxial S/PDIF |
| their stable at the moment. The most recent addition | | | | Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ |
| was added to their lineup when Seagate announced | | | | Prices: $175.00-$289.00 (500 GB Model) |
| the FreeAgent Theater + on September 15, 2009. | | | | This model (ST905004CEA2E1-RK) released in |
| Seagate improved upon their original digital media | | | | September of 2009 is only available with 500 |
| player, the FreeAgent Theater, but both players offer | | | | gigabytes of storage. The price is a little higher, but you |
| great features. It really just depends on what your | | | | are getting additional features at a minimal cost. If your |
| home system can support. | | | | home theater system can handle 1080p True HD, then |
| Seagate FreeAgent Theater | | | | of the two Seagate models, this is the obvious choice. |
| Prices: $175.00-$250.00 (500 GB Model); | | | | Some websites that I researched have this model |
| $100.00-$170.00 (250 GB Model) | | | | listed at the same price as the earlier FreeAgent |
| First released in February of 2009 the 500 gigabyte | | | | model. The FreeAgent Theater+ leaves nothing out. |
| FreeAgent model (ST905004CEA1E1-RK), and the | | | | Great selection of connections and an easy to use |
| 250 gigabyte FreeAgent model | | | | interface with a remote control, this model has it all. |
| (ST902503CEA1E1-RK) give the user an inexpensive | | | | This model comes ethernet ready, and there is a |
| system, with an easy to use interface without breaking | | | | wireless adapter available for around $70. Finally view |
| the bank. Some features will be sacrificed by going | | | | all your home media, pictures, music, and more in true |
| with this earlier model. For example, the FreeAgent will | | | | high defintion. Both of the Seagate drives incorporate |
| only output up to 1080i, as opposed to the FreeAgent | | | | their unique drop in docking that makes it really easy |
| Plus that will deliver true 1080p high definition. Here are | | | | and you don't have to fuss with carrying wires back |
| some of the hilights of the FreeAgent:o Works with | | | | and forth from the computer to your living room. Here |
| Windows Vista and XP (Update for Windows 7)o | | | | are some of the highlights of the FreeAgent:o Works |
| 1080i High Definition Playback (Component Video | | | | with Windows Vista and XPo 1080p True High |
| Only)o 5.1 Dolby Digital Sound Output (Coaxial)o | | | | Definition Playback (HDMI or Component)o 5.1 Dolby |
| Supports MPEG-1, MPEG-2 (VOB/ISO), MPEG-4 (DivX | | | | Digital/DTS Sound Output (HDMI or Digital Optical |
| /Xvid formats), DivX HD, Xvid HD, AVI, MOV, MKV, | | | | Output)o Supports MPEG-1, MPEG-2 (AVI/VOB/ISO), |
| RMVB, AVC HD, H.264, WMV9, VC-1, M2TS, TS/TP | | | | MPEG-4 (AVI/DivX /Xvid)o USB 2. |
| M2To USB 2.0o Connections: Video: Composite, | | | | |