Just an OK interface...
919356
I purchased this interface with the Pioneer 5700 DVD.  I am using the 5700 to control two MA amps, Boston Acoustics separates front and rear and an MA Subwoofer.

I have two iPods.  An 80 GB 5th Gen with Video, and an 8 GB 2nd gen nano.  When I use the 8 GB nano, the search function (scroll) on the touchscreen works OK - not screaming fast - but OK -...when I use the 80 GB iPod, the search function (scroll) is choppy at best.  I imagine this is the difference between a hard drive unit (80 GB), and the flash memory unit (8 GB nano).  This makes it very cumbersome to search through play lists.  Not cumbersome enough to toss the whole thing out...but cumbersome.

In addition, I was surprised to find out that only songs on the iPod can be played back through the 5700.  Why not video or pictures?  It seems to me that if you are making an iPod INTERFACE...that the head unit (5700) attached to the interface would have the same capability as the iPod itself. - that was VERY disappointing. - if DVD's can be played through the head unit, why not videos off the iPod...or at least photos???

Although a bit slow, the interface does allow the user to search play lists, genre, artist, album, and so forth...

The interface does function - it just falls short of my expectations - thus the three star rating.
2941750
Good product, good price, could be better interface software for example for recommendations that are no cost.
3208301
User interface takes getting used to, but it's doable, the remote likewise takes a bit of getting used to, the screen is colorful, clear, sound is decent, and I can even use built in apps to bring up any URL there is enough memory for the built in "mini opera" browser to open.
18117
Worrks well for intended purpose but interface with app is complex without knowledge and persistence.
1042409
This is a nice USB Audio interface however, it may be more than you need.  I got this and felt like it was just packed with too many features which made it kinda harder to use.  Since i did not need all the extra features, i have gone back to real simple style interface with less going on.  I like the Tascam US100.  Basic but extremely easy to configure and use.  Sometimes you just gotta go with what seems to fit the need best.  Many people love this one, and its a good one, but i don't need it.
1828763
The online GUI is a bit lacking, but good for simple configurations. The Vyatta documentation is a bit tricky to locate, but the command line is required to unlock this guy's full potential.
3862547
Overall, this device does what it is supposed to do: stores files on the network. It seems a little slow and the web interface is not great. The included backup software doesn't work very well on my home network and reports random errors for no obvious reason. This device is definitely not for the novice user or the user that wants a quick simple setup.

Is it working fine after a little work? Yes.

Would I buy this again? Probably not.
2073846
It works and it's cool, but it doesn't wow me.  Sometimes I feel like my computer streams faster than this device but perhaps that's normal.  Features and interface is pretty basic and straight forward.  You can connect to 5G.  You can edit subtitles.  Nothing super in-depth and nothing crazy innovative.  Just a good "vanilla" stream box.
1058550
It works but the configuration and user interface is sketchy if you're going to do anything slightly advanced:
- The auto-registration with Comcast seemed to work but didn't. The modem would stay up for a while then drop off. After I called Comcast and got it manually registred this fixed the problem. The internet connection has been solid for a while,

- Parental controls are hard to define. The user interface is super basic compared to what I was used to with my ASUS. Too much items to enter manually as well as setting up times.

- The DHCP configuration is the worst. It inconsistently shows connected devices, inconsistently shows their names chich makes managing your network very hard. For example I have a network extender, an IP camera and a netwok storage. I can't connect to the management console of those devices as I'm usually unable to find their IP address.

- Reserving IPs is inconsistent as well. I would reserve an IP with the MAC address of the device. Reset the device and the DHCP would still give it another address from the one I intended to use.

Besides the above challenges, the modem gives a good connection.
805339
I got this as a present.  It works ok as a music player, but the interfaces on the player and the software client are not very good.

In an effort to copy the iPod, they tried to make as few buttons as possible.  There us a back button on the player itself and the touchpad itself.  Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't depending on what mode you are in.  There is no easy way to just jump to what is playing.  And there is only ONE way to access the volume, and that's when you are viewing the actual song you are playing.

As far as the software, it needs a total overhaul.  You can't seem to view your collection and what's on your player at the same time.  Aside from right clicking, I still have no idea how to add music.

Another thing?  What is the Zune?  Is it the player, or the desktop software?  Who the heck knows?

Overall, the Zune works once you get everything set up, but once this breaks I will be going back to the iPod.
3517265
It works.  But it's unreliable, doesn't stay connected to the network, and the interface, while full featured, is clunky.  Of one particular note, if you plan on doing ongoing or continuous record to a NAS or what have you, I found the experience to be particular frustrating and low-quality.  I would suggest looking elsewhere.
2499546
I learned once again you get what you pay for.  It does work, the recordings are OK, but there is a lot of added noise in the WAV files.  I am transferring some DAT tapes I have so it is easy to compare the before and after output.  In addition the interface is at best klunky, lots of stuff you can only do from the remote of all things, such as input source.  At any rate not real intuitive.

I upgraded to a Gemini RMR 1000 and I have found the recordings and the interface to be far superior, $30 additional gets you a much level of functionality.

I will donate this unit to the local school kids, I am sure they will live with the quirks because it was free.

Jerry
3099001
Mediocre... but would buy again for what I actually need it to do at work.  This is my first wireless display device, so I went in with mixed expectations.  I didn't realize that you have to do some heavy work-a-rounds if you want it to do anything with Windows 7.  It otherwise works quite well with my tablet connected to a projector, and with the tv.  Sadly, as well as it works with my phone (with miracast), it seems that only some apps allow the extended display (i.e. NFL Mobile with Verizon).  I'm not a huge fan, but it's nice to be able to have it available/on in the background if nothing else - and the app permissions don't allow it.  It does work with the NHL app I have loaded.  The range has been impressive, and it streams 1080 with no issues.  Powerpoint is great with my tablet to run presentations - both as teaching content and songs.  It seems that some other devices might work as well as this one, and still do more (and a comparable price point).  Hence the 3 star rating.  I'd still purchase again, but these devices keep upgrading, so the next one might be a newer version of this, or another brand.
292310
This interface is fairly reliable, and for the money could be a good option for DJs that need a portable interface. It isn't ideal for producing music, though, primarily because headphone monitoring is only possible on a stereo channel other than 1/2 (it's obviously meant for cueing). So if you want to make music with headphones on you'll need to set your Master Out to channel 3/4. This isn't entirely a deal breaker, but it does mean that auditioning sounds through the Ableton Live browser isn't easy. There may be workarounds, but I never figured it out and the documentation leaves a bit to be desired. Some better research on my part *may* have been able to determine these issues before I bought it, so I won't fault the interface there. It does, however, have occasional issues with its USB connection if you let your computer go to sleep. Essentially, it stops working and you're left with silence, and you're forced to unplug it and plug it back in (on a Mac mini setup). If you're a DJ needing something portable, this may be for you. For producers, there are better options.
2618184
As plain-jane as it gets
limited features
low grade visual output
but functional for low end projects
4694454
BT functionality is mediocre. It was about what was expected for the price.

What I hate is the gui and software that it included. It did not work for me through plug and play, and the software that came with the disc is pretty awful. Not only was it not intuitive how to use the interface, but the design is from the 90s.
2472527
I currently own both FireWire and USB interfaces from PreSonus, so I pretty much knew what I was expecting from this device, which sells for around $100. This is basically the entry level for USB audio interfaces with around 2 input channels. PreSonus uses a decent mic pre that will handle most mics and line level inputs fairly well, so for someone who just wants to start making music and recording it, this should do the job well. There are better options, but they usually come at a significant price increase. The big feature on this particular audio interface is the bus powered iPad audio interface which sets it apart from most USB interfaces. Focusrite makes a similar competitor which I have not tried. It seems very similar to this device though. I do trust the PreSonus brand, even though it may feel somewhat "cheap". It doesn't really matter, the sound quality is fine and the input and output connections are fine and seem to be reliable over time if my other equipment made my them is any indication. I know Focusrite might be considered by some to be a better brand, but I have had an XLR input fail on me; something I have never had with PreSonus. Just my personal experience.

If you want to use your iPad to make music with external microphones and line level instruments (guitar, keyboard, etc), this is probably the way to go. It's super easy to set up, works well, and sounds fine. It comes with some software which I tried out and it seemed to work ok. I think the ease of use is going to be a major selling point here. If you are a beginner and can't use the thing, it's not worth using. If you are a seasoned musician that already is using interfaces, you may want to consider something like Apogee (although I don't think they offer anything that can interface with iPad).

Overall, this is a great device for the price. Other than the iPad, it also works fine with PC and Mac computers via USB. I think with the new iPad pro coming out, if you only need to record 1 or 2 tracks at a time, that could be a perfectly usable and new way to make songs. The computer is still the standard, but tablets may end up taking over once the proper software is created that makes it as powerful as Pro Tools and Logic. Will it ever happen? I have no idea, but I like this product and I'm excited to use it when I travel to come up with song ideas on my iPad.