SATA HDD Multimedia Player HM-181 from Brando [Outputs Directly on Your TV via HDMI]

The wicked folks from Brando have done it again. Their latest SATA HDD multimedia player seems like a useful addition to the hard drive docks we’ve seen lately. Mainly because this little thing adds HDMI and component ports that allows you to output video directly on your TV at either 1080i or 576p, directly from your 2.5″ or 3.5″ SATA hard drive.

Codenamed HM-181, it connects to your PC via an USB 2.0 port and also works as a powerful tool for data transfers, backups and cloning.

Although Brando’s SATA HDD Multimedia Player doesn’t say much about what video codecs it uses to decipher video, nor does it excel when it comes standard resolutions, for $69 it’s going to support all major audio files (MP3, WMA, AAC, etc.) and is smart with images, too. It comes with a remote control, reads your memory cards and thumb drives, and makes for a good addition for those who’d much rather not use a computer.

[Brando via GeekyGadgets]