Mvix MV-4000U Media Center

Small, very good looking ; Very easy to use ; Full function remote control ; Fast ; Upgradeable through firmware somewhat ; Hackable ; Quiet, active cooling system

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Being this is the base model Media Center from Mvix, there is really nothing bad I can say about it, for what it is it is a great little product that does exactly what it is supposed to do. Sure I could say it doesn't have networking or wireless...

Small media player- Or giant hands- I used to watch movies directly from my PC hooked into my Sanyo projector. But my video card and sound card weren't the best so I wasn't getting true widescreen anamorphic video output (just zoomed letterbox), and I...

Large selection of media playback formats, many types of outputs, compact, video upscaling, silent and super easy to setup.

No HDD included and no network connectivity but for the price there is really no reason to complain.

I've had this unit for over 6 months and play mainly DIVX avi. files on it. It won't play anything higher than DVD resolution but the upconversion to 1080i on my 42" HDTV looks very very good. Artifacting from the original files is still visible but...

Came with the manual in Japanese only. I downloaded the English version from their website

When it works, it is great (see my earlier review). Worked fine with a Seagate 320 HD

I have run into the same problem as BF with a 500GB WD Caviar HD. Works fine when connected via USB. Searches HD forever when connected as video source, only responds to the case-mounted on/off switch. Can't even upgrade firmware in this state (if the...

People build HTPC's to do what this does. As the phrase goes "a fool and their money" Works better then I had expected

Doesn't come pre-installed in my conversion van

Great concept. And plays all the formats I want

I ordered the combo with the Western Digital Caviar SE WD5000AAJB 500GB drive. Turns out that drive has problems with the 4000U (according to MVixUSA Tech Support). They recommended using Seagate or Maxtor drives

Great Product

None. If you are willing to spend some more money, you may want to look at one that can do wireless or HD playback ; (Mvix 760 HD or Tvix 4100/5100)

The box does what it advertises but does not connect to a Mac. This is a serious flaw. The manufacturer is very flip about any Mac association. I have both platforms but the Mac continues to outperform the PC in key multimedia avenues. Overall, it...