Helios weds its X-Line network players with new Odyssey

Philip Wong | Sep 26, 2007

Just off the press is Hong Kong-based Helios Odyssey, a networked media hub designed to complement its existing range of X-Line media players. Similar in concept with most Network-Attached Storage, the Odyssey offers real-time music, photo and video streaming delivered via a home network. It supports hard drives of up to a massive 1TB size and is noiseless thanks to its passively cooled brushed aluminum shell.

You can even import new files through any of its three high-speed USB ports, though network communication is performed through a rather dated 100Mbps interface. Other interesting bits include Universal Plug and Play (uPnP) compatibility, Linux applications support and a configuration-free setup.

Oh! Did we also mention that the company is shipping out free evaluation units? All you need is to fill up a registration form at the company's Web site. In return, you are expected to assist Helios in carrying out a series of compatibility and performance tests.

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