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Conclusion
So, did the Genical Kalua meet my expectations? Certainly! Did it exceed them? Partially. The Kalua is a very neat device that can act as an all-in-one home theatre system component or as a standalone player for your TV set. It allows for playback of DVD, which is a huge step ahead of the old VHS tapes, can play just about any other type of CD (including audio and video) and, the most appealing feature, is capable of playing MP3 files! Although the feature set for MP3 playback isn't complete, such as its inability to read ID3 tags and display full filenames, it sure can be great for users who already have a home theatre system, but don't have the best computer sound system to fully enjoy their music. All in all, the Genica Kalua can be thought of as a perfect extension to your computer or as a feature-filled DVD player on steroids.
Pros
- Plays any type of "disc" format out there: DVD, audio CD, VCD, MP3-CD, and more!
- Plays any MP3 file you can possibly throw at it
- DVD provides crisp, clear images and powerful sound
- MP3 directory navigation is very easy to use
Cons
- Set up could get confusing for those who are not familiar with home theatre equipment (-0.5)
- Unable to read ID3 tags; cannot display full filename sometimes (-0.5)
- No multi-session support (-0.5)
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