The AL-MG-45 Network Digital Multimedia Center without Hard Drive from MediaGate is a media player that connects directly to your television set. It allows you to play back digitally encoded movies and music without the hassle of hooking your computer up to your home theater. The player features an Ethernet interface, allowing you to stream media directly from your computer to your TV.
The player features a 3.5" SATA hard drive bay. This requires you to add your own drive for storage, making this an ideal solution for those who may already have a spare drive that they are not currently utilizing. The USB 2.0 connection allows you to easily transfer your digital media from your PC or Mac directly onto the drive. The AL-MG-45 supports resolutions of up to 1080i, making it a great choice for HDTV owners.