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The scoop: FreeAgent Theater HD media player, by Seagate, about $230 (version tested included 250GB hard drive).
What it is: Seagate is best known for its hard drive technology, and it moves into the entertainment space with this device, which acts as a liaison between its FreeAgent Go portable hard drive devices and a video display, such as a TV or projector.
The device includes a docking slot that lets you attach the FreeAgent drive, and multiple video outputs are supported, including composite and component ports (the device comes with composite cables, if you want high-definition viewing you have to go buy your own cable). After transferring media from a PC (photos, video files and music) to the FreeAgent device, you can view the content on the TV once the drive is connected to the FreeAgent Theater unit.
A USB slot is included to let...