A Closer Look
This is about as minimalist as it gets, folks. White font on black background, no distracting logos or graphics.
Somewhat more information back here, but no less minimalist for that. Still no distracting logos or graphics.
Here finally we see a bit of something besides text, but even here the graphics are restrained.
Opening up, we see that the device itself is well padded; a cloth sleeve and styrofoam ends keep it from shifting around.
Underneath the device itself are a pair of compartments in the box itself. Inside of those, we get all of this:
- manual
- remote
- batteries for remote
- HDMI cable
- USB cable
- two sets of RCA stereo A/V cables
- AC adaptor
- interchangeable plugs for AC adaptor
- mounting screws
That last may seem like an oddity, until you realize that the device itself comes with no hard drive. Any 3.5″ drive (or 2.5″ drive, with rail adaptor) will fit snugly into the case.
Looking at the device itself, we see that minimalist trend continue. The SD/MMC/MS card slot and power button are the only gaps in the otherwise seamless surface. All the status lights are recessed, and the rest of the controls are simply capacitive touch panels.
Turning the device around, we get to the business end of things. From the left:
- HDMI output
- RCA stereo composite A/V in
- TOSLINK optical audio out
- RCA stereo composite/component A/V out
- ethernet jack
- USB host plugs for external storage
- USB device plug for hooking the Ultio to a PC as a storage device
- power switch and plug
The top panel comes fitted in place but not secured, so removing it is a matter of tipping the device on end. That done, we see this. The steel tray in the center is removable, and can be secured to the frame with a pair of screws, which are thoughtfully provided. SATA power and data plugs will fit any standard drive.
Removing the HDD tray, we get a look at the mainboard itself. Nothing terribly exciting here, only one of the chips even has a heatsink, and a small one at that.
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