QNAP has just launched a new NAS that combines the functionality of a HD media player. As the use of digital contents is becoming increasingly popular, this is an easier way to share and enjoy your video collection and favorite music on your home theater besides htpc. The new QNAP NMP-1000 NAS is capable of playback the videos, photos, and music on the internal hard disk. It also supports network playback of the digital contents from the PCs or NAS on your home network. The player can be seamlessly integrated with TV and stereo system for playing your digital collections in the living room or anywhere at home.
Featured with HDMI 1.3 output, SATA HDD interface, Gigabit network interface, and network sharing features, the NMP-1000 supports various file formats including the high-quality H.264 MKV, M2TS, and FLAC. It claims it can deliver smooth playback of Full HD video and high-definition audio.
(source: http://www.qnap.com/pro_detail_feature.asp?p_id=117)