# Customizable Video Streaming The R 2 2 Media Player Takes Away the Hassle of the Computers By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r-2-2-media-player References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/07/06/media-quick-fix/) & [linkedin](http://www.linkedin.com/pub/gordon-yeh/8/366/239) This device is a step in the right direction as far as [video streaming and downloading](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moviepad) is concerned. First off, files are not always compatible upon downloading. The R 2 2 Media Player autmatically converts them into a playable file. Second, [streamed videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-tv-stick-hd) can often lag based on quality or the website to which the video is coming from. The R 2 2 Media Player works off of a highly powered WiFi connection that doesn’t go through the website, but through itself instead. Third, you can do all of this straight on your LCD television. The R 2 2 Media Player comes with a multi-user, [touch-screen customizable remote](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-voice-remote-2) (different settings for different people) and is sure to bulk up the speed of entertainment in your home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customizable Video Streaming:** The R 2 2 Media Player enables customizable video streaming on LCD televisions. - **Automated File Conversion:** The R 2 2 Media Player automatically converts downloaded files into playable formats. - **Enhanced Streaming Quality:** The R 2 2 Media Player provides lag-free streaming through its powerful WiFi connection. ### Where This Applies - **Media Streaming:** The R 2 2 Media Player disrupts the media streaming industry by offering customizable streaming capabilities. - **Consumer Electronics:** The R 2 2 Media Player presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer electronics industry by simplifying video streaming and downloading. - **Entertainment Technology:** The R 2 2 Media Player introduces disruptive innovation in the entertainment technology industry by improving streaming speed and user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Res Streaming Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-streaming-stick-plus.md) - [Portable Media Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-media-player.md) - [All-in-One Commercial Media Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbot-smart-amp.md) - [Advanced TV-Focused Hardware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-1.md) - [Online Streaming Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-stream-controller.md) - [Computer-Like Streaming Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h96-max-v58-set-top-box.md) - [Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-streaming-audio-player.md) - [AI-Personalized Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comcast.md) - [High-End Portable Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-music-player1.md)