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Ziova Ziova CS510 High Definition Network Media Player

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Pros
Very good sound
Shoutcast radio
Cons
Slow slide show with annoying hourglass

$163.99
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User Reviews for Ziova Ziova CS510 High Definition Network Media Player

Reviewed by: reskin

Duration of ownership: 2 Months

Strengths: DTS audio stream support, 1080p HDMI for under $200

Weaknesses: Cheap power supply died after 2 months, factory warranty not honored

Overall Evaluation: I contacted support when the unit started buzzing and freezing up during video playback. They said it was probably the power supply and that I should take it back to the retailer. The unit then died altogether. I guess I am out the $175.
Reviewed by: sallyandsue

Duration of ownership: 2 Months

Strengths: Shiny when new

Weaknesses: operation, user interface, software, hardware

Overall Evaluation: Does not work,lost money bought on ebay so no refund.
Reviewed by: rhouston8

Duration of ownership: 2 Months

Strengths: pretty easy setup. easy network connection. OK docs Good forum for users on their site.

Weaknesses: needs a firmware update (pending for a while) CANNOT PLAY ISO format unless menu feature is intact. ISO playback feature is "experimental" per Ziova Had some problems with WMV playback

Overall Evaluation: I bought this unit strictly to be able to stream ISOs from my server collection via SMB wired network to my TV. Only after purchase and troubleshooting the unit for 4 hrs did I find out that it will only play ISOs that have menus included. Most of mine do not have menus therefore the unit is back in the box and in the closet. It was a cheap gamble at $200 though. songs played fine. I have a Galaxy Tvisto HDD enclosure which plays non-menu ISOs just fine but of course its not networked for streaming.
Reviewed by: billybob2007

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Not Heavy to lift

Weaknesses: will not play music or video or streams

Overall Evaluation: Aweful product should not be released. Many other people have sent the product back according to the products own forum. Hope you never have to go through what I went through.

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