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The editors liked
Versatile
Attractive design
Solid build quality
Offers wireless and mobile access to optical media
Semi-Portable
Sleek
Light
Easy to Use as External CD/DVD Burner
ReadytoUse as Wireless Media Hub
Easiest Way to Watch DVDs (and Listen to CDs) on Mobile Device
DLNA
FTP
Can Use as Home Media Server
The
Allows remote access to CDs and DVDs. Functions as a stand-alone portable optical drive.
Streams multimedia wirelessly
Acts as a portable DVD drive
Access to both optical discs and external storage
Strong backup feature
Solid 50-foot range
Streams from DVDs
CDs
And USB storage
Compatible with iOS and Android
The compact and stylish Samsung Optical Smart Hub SE-208BW makes it possible to stream digital content (including DVDs) to multiple Wi-Fi-connected mobile devices at a time
And wirelessly backs up mobile devices' data. It also works as a network DVD burn
The editors didn't like
Painful installation process
Meager documentation
No HDMIout
Ugly UI
Setup isn't as clean as it could be
DHCP conflicts that cause existing wireless network troubles
PreRelease Software Makes Advanced Setup Tricky
Couldn't Test on iOS Devices (Not Yet Available)
Recording to Optical Disk Requires External USB Drive (Not Included)
No Way to Directly Output to TV (No VideoOut Capabilities)
The SE-208BW only works with Wi-Fi devices (up to four at a time) and it doesn't support sharing resources with an existing network that it's plugged into. The device offers limited support for computers and doesn't work with Blu-r
Published: 2012-05-23, Author: Jon , review by: techworld.com
The Samsung Optical Smart Hub is an odd duck, suitable for the limited scenario where you want a Wi-Fi router, NAS-like storage, and media streaming for mobile devices on an independent wireless network. Or rather, it would be suitable if the software...
Streams multimedia wirelessly, Acts as a portable DVD drive
Buggy, Can't join existing networks
The Optical Smart Hub is an odd duck, but it's suitable for the limited scenario where you want a Wi-Fi router, NAS-like storage, and media streaming for mobile devices on an independent wireless network....
The Samsung SmartHub SE-208BW is a good idea five years too late, and requires one of the most convoluted installations we've seen on a device. Geeks won't need it, and Regular Joes will be in over their heads....
Offers wireless and mobile access to optical media, Semi-Portable
Setup isn't as clean as it could be, DHCP conflicts that cause existing wireless network troubles
Samsung will likely find a decent niche audience for the Optical Smart Hub, and maybe those with slides or old VHS movies will find the upgrade path to optical media safe now. Joking aside, the Smart Hub is unique and offers solutions to many problems tha...
The compact and stylish Samsung Optical Smart Hub SE-208BW makes it possible to stream digital content (including DVDs) to multiple Wi-Fi-connected mobile devices at a time, and wirelessly backs up mobile devices' data. It also works as a network DVD burn
As a networking device, the SE-208BW only works with Wi-Fi devices (up to four at a time) and it doesn't support sharing resources with an existing network that it's plugged into. The device offers limited support for computers and doesn't work with Blu-r
The Samsung SB-208BW Optical SmartHub makes a great digital hub for mobile devices, especially on the go. At home, it's rather limited, potentially confusing, and hard to use for home/PC users.
Published: 2012-01-30, Author: Scott , review by: chipchick.com
Sleek, Light, Easy to Use as External CD/DVD Burner, ReadytoUse as Wireless Media Hub, Easiest Way to Watch DVDs (and Listen to CDs) on Mobile Device, DLNA, FTP, Can Use as Home Media Server, The
PreRelease Software Makes Advanced Setup Tricky, Couldn't Test on iOS Devices (Not Yet Available), Recording to Optical Disk Requires External USB Drive (Not Included), No Way to Directly Output to TV (No VideoOut Capabilities)
The compact and stylish Samsung Optical Smart Hub SE-208BW makes it possible to stream digital content (including DVDs) to multiple Wi-Fi-connected mobile devices at a time, and wirelessly backs up mobile devices' data. It also works as a network DVD burn
As a networking device, the SE-208BW only works with Wi-Fi devices (up to four at a time) and it doesn't support sharing resources with an existing network that it's plugged into. The device offers limited support for computers and doesn't work with Blu-r
The Samsung Optical Smart Hub SE-208BW makes a great digital hub for mobile devices, especially on the go. At home, it's rather limited and potentially confusing and hard to use....
