Andre Yoskowitz
13 Jul 2008 2:16
Kodak has announced today that is has launched a networked media hub dubbed the Theater HD, joining an ever crowding market.
The set-top box will be able to stream music and HD video up to 720p from any computer on the same Wi-Fi network. Just like its competitors, the box can also stream Internet radio, play YouTube videos, listen to podcasts, and view complete photo galleries from Flickr or Kodak Gallery. A few web sites can also be accessed through the TV in "a TV-optimized format."
A more interesting feature is that of "Kodak Picture Mail." A USB port and an SD card in the box allow users to view content right from their cameras as well as upload the pictures to photo websites directly from the box. With built-in Wi-Fi, the Theater HD can stream the photos to nearby Kodak digital photo frames.
Amazon, Best Buy, and Kodak's own online store will begin selling the Theater HD for $300 USD beginning in September.