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Lad det være sagt med det samme. Jeg er ikke typen der umiddelbart ville rende ud og købe sådan en fætter. Den ser lidt for billig ud, og den kan alt for meget, til at jeg ville tro på det kunne holde i længden. Dog må jeg indrømme, at min tid med Raidsonics Icy Box IB-MP308HW, har været ganske fornøjelige. Det er et særdeles interessant produkt, og en teknologi jeg ser en vis fornuft i. I dag koster elektronik ikke alverden, og idéen har været undervejs siden 2005, hvor Windows MCE, gik i luften. Siden da, har vi ventet på et produkt der kunne det samme (dog uden optagemuligheden via TV) og Icy Box er løsningen. Der findes uden tvivl bedre alternativer derude, men de koster sikkert også lidt mere.
Innovation/Teknologi - 3
Den kan ikke noget, som tilsvarende produkter ikke kunne for 3 år siden. S-ATA stik er nyt og W-LAN er smart, men det udløser ikke mere end et 3-tal.
Bundle/Tilbehør - 3
Alt hvad der kræves for at man kan man komme hurtigt i gang. Men et HDMI-kabel havde nu været dejligt. Jævnt 3 gives.
Design/Layout - 3
Design er en individuel ting. Men hvorfor der ikke er dupper, så man kan lægge den ned, forstår jeg ikke. Så er der også S-ATA strømledningen. Jævnt 3 gives.
Software - 3
Lidt langsomt, men jævnt, intuitivt og gennemtænkt. Intet ekstraordinært eller spetakulært. Jævnt 3 gives.
Ydelse - 4
Der er en jævn ydelse over hele feltet. Nu snakker vi medieafspilning - hvis du bruger den som ekstern disk, vil du sætte pris på hastighed og tilslutningsmuligheder. Et lille 4-tal gives.
Pris - 4
Prisen ligger pt. på kr. 1.500,- For yderligere kr. 800,- kan man købe en Apple TV medie-extender. Er Apple's produkt så kr. 800,- mere værd? Hvis du er lidt fiks på fingrene og kan lide designet, så ja. Hvis du blot skal have funktionaliteten, så er Raidsonic dit oplagte valg. Hold dog øje med lignende produkter fra D-link. Et lille 4 gives.
UK summary
I might aswell put the cards on the table. I'm not that kind of person that would run out and buy something like this. Its looks are on the cheap-side and the list of features is way too long, for me to believe it all would work fine. But, I have to admit, that my time spent with the Raidsonic Icy Box IB-MP308HW, has been quite amusing. It's a very interesting product, and based on a technology that I see some sense to. Today, electronics aren't that expensive, and the idea itself has been on its way since 2005, where we saw the first Windows MCE. Since then we have been waiting for a product, that would be able to do the same thing (except live video recording) and Icy Box is that solution. Let there be no doubt. There are probably better products out there, but they are more expensive.
Innovation/Technology - 3
There isn't much here that similar products wasn't able to do, three years ago. S-ATA is new and W-LAN is nice, but doesn't pay of more than 3 points.
Bundle/Accessories - 3
Everything it takes to get up and running quick. But an HDMI cable would have been nice. A common 3 is given.
Design/Layout - 3
Design is a matter of individual taste. But why no rubber feet, so that it can be mounted horizontal? A common 3 is given.
Software - 3
A bit slow, but smooth, intuitive and thought through. Nothing fancy or spectacular. A commen 3 is given.
Performance - 4
There's a smooth performance all-over. And now we are talking media-playback - if you want to use is, as an external drive, you'll worship transfer-rate and connections. A small 4 is given.
Price - 4
It's currently priced at around 1,500.- DKK. For an additional 800.- DKK one can buy an Apple TV extender. Is Apple's product then 800.- DKK more of worth? If your are tech-savvy, and like the design, then yes. If you want the functionality, then Raidsonic is the way to go. Keep a close eye on similar products from D-link. A small 4 is given.
Test: Raidsonic Icy Box IB-MP308HW
Innovation / Teknologi | 3 |
Bundle - Tilbehør | 3 |
Design - Layout | 3 |
Software - BIOS | 3 |
Ydelse | 4 |
Pris | 4 |
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Samlet | 66% |
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