The and can store music, movies, and photos from any computer on the local network, whether through a direct network connection or built-in Wi-Fi. Both the Play and Record are capable of decoding 1080p-resolution movies, HD JPEG photos, and 1080i upscaling of standard definition movies. An optical audio output allows for surround sound.

The Black Record device also features digital video recorder technology for recording and replaying TV shows with the support of a set-top box or cable converter.

Designed by Neil Poulton, the Play and Record both come in 500GB and 1TB capacities. Pricing starts at US$430, according to LaCie.--

reached version 7 Wednesday, adding a number of changes to Apimac's text organizer.