| Streaming to TV I would like to stream movies from my NAS box (which can act as media server) to my HDTV. The TV and DVD player don't support DLNA. I'm looking for an option to be able to stream movies directly to my TV. Any suggestions would be appreciated..
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 darciliciousCyber LibrarianPremium
join:2001-01-02
Forest Grove, OR
kudos:1 | Dune HD1, Boxee Box, or one of the newer PCH 2xx models maybe...
See also: »www.iboum.com/net-media-players.php |
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I just installed a WD TV Live for a friend, and he loves it. Runs $99, but I've heard rumors of closer to $50 for black friday sales. |
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I use a PS3 Slim to stream movies from a Western Digital My Book Live 2TB NAS. Works great! |
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darciliciousCyber LibrarianPremium
join:2001-01-02
Forest Grove, OR
kudos:1 | My understanding is that the PS3 has pretty limited file type/codec support for local file playback... |
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So far I see WD TV Live provides more video file format support. I just wish it had 1000Mbps Ethernet port. Does anyone know about Roku 2 if it provides variety of files formats? I was thinking about replacing my 3D DVD player with one having DLNA but they support very few video file formats. |
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| Never mind. It seems Roku doesn't support DLNA.
I think WD TV LIVE is a good option. |
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| As a streaming device, the WD Live is great. (mind you, I've only worked with the newest model) I am used to HTPCs and media center extenders, and compared to those, the WD is pretty lacking on the interface. But then again, WD is only $100.
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| I do agree.. The latest WD Live has 1Gb Ethernet.. nice!
I'm going to buy it...
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 IllIlIlllIllEliteDataPremium
join:2003-07-06
Lindenhurst, NY
kudos:7 | reply to darcilicious
said by darcilicious:My understanding is that the PS3 has pretty limited file type/codec support for local file playback...
it depends on what content, but i have not had an issue so far.
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darciliciousCyber LibrarianPremium
join:2001-01-02
Forest Grove, OR
kudos:1 | What does "depends on what content" mean? Is that the same thing as "limited file type / codec support"?
If you're really into ripping DVDs/BDs, etc then the PS3 probably is NOT the way to go... |
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IllIlIlllIllEliteDataPremium
join:2003-07-06
Lindenhurst, NY
kudos:7 | said by darcilicious:What does "depends on what content" mean? Is that the same thing as "limited file type / codec support"?
If you're really into ripping DVDs/BDs, etc then the PS3 probably is NOT the way to go...
maybe not, but i generally rip the DVD's using AVCHD and AAC formats, they work and look great on the PS3 along with providing smaller file sizes.
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 AkFubarNothing is more constant than change
join:2005-02-28
Toronto CAN. | reply to samurai123
+1 on WDTV Live. Very happy with mine.  |
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Finally bought WD Live SMP. |
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| You might want to check for firmware updates before you spend much time setting everything else up. I seem to remember mine had to be reset after one of the updates, and I had to re-enter everything after.
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| Thanks. I've updated the SMP with the latest firmware. It's working okay |
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 WarzauPremium
join:2000-10-26
Naperville, IL
kudos:1 | reply to darcilicious
My vote for Boxee Box, it plays a lot of formats. I don't even use my blu-ray player anymore. Thinking of getting one for the bedroom. |
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