Asus O!Play HDP-R1

A gentleman who calls himself Boy, was very patient, very knowledgeable and very accommodating in demonstrating the player.

He also went through the reasons why the Asus O!Play price is set at RM699 and how it compares with other Media Player (WD Media Player, RC Ryan etc)

What I saw in the shop is impressive.

Will play with the machine more at home on my 42" plasma this evening and put a review here (if anyone is interested) after that.

Was originally not intending to spend more then RM400 on a media player.

He is convincing and I have purchase the Asus O!Play from C-Zone

Please note, NOT all salesperson in C-Zone knows the Asus O!Play as well as Boy, the first person I approached was able to tell me the price (more expensive) and nothing more.

My two sens.

Wow, never expected my little writeup would stirup so much "interest"

Er... And what answer do you want for which question?

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Added on October 23, 2009, 8:35 pmI've notice that there are a lot of people who are wondering why I spent RM6++ on a media player.

Frankly, the WD Media players' price were very attractive. Unfortunately, each model had file formats which it doesn't play (eg if it can play MKV, it didn't player RMVB etc)

I saw the RCA media player in Singapore (all three models), the cheapest model was around what I paid for the Asus O!Play and their most expensive (can place a HD within the player itself) RM 846...

I was attracted to the RCA's "look" (very British HiFi-ish, solid aluminum face plate) but had since discovered that the player has a tendency to over heat...

The demo unit in the C-Zone was on for 2 - 3 hours and it was cool to touch.

When I broach the subject of why the player in priced at USD99 on the internet and they are selling it for RM6++, the answers was tax. According to Boy (not Ah Moi. I did NOT make the name Boy up *Sigh*) the Malaysia government looking at the specs of the Asus O!Play has deem it a luxury item and had slapped a 30% tax on the said player.

Anybody here can verify that with Customs?

My two sens.



This post has been edited by Mov_freak: Oct 23 2009, 08:35 PM

Review

TV: TH-P42S10K
Amp: Yamaha RX-V663
Main Speakers: Monitor Audio Silver 7
Center: Monitor Audio CC 300
Surrounds: Denon

Asus O!Player is connected to my amp using HDMI

The remote and menu of the Asus O!Player is very responsive.

I have Transformer: Revenge of the Fall mkv file and it is great. Will have to compare it with the BD copy when I get mine, but am liking what I have seen so far

Have also tried watching other file I've download (not HD) and they are decent.

The surprise really comes when I player MP3 on the player and am taken aback. I usually HATE listening to MP3 file, and after playing a couple on the above setup, I have to say, they sound good (this is REALLY hard for me to say)

So far, am glad I made the purchase.

My two sens



This post has been edited by Mov_freak: Oct 24 2009, 02:00 AM

After you update the Asus O!Play HDP-R1 with the Version 1.13P firmware, BD iso files will be supported!!!!!

Correct Brother wolf!

Wanna make an issue of it?????!

Downloads, mainly

HI

Anybody figured out how to use the .srt file on the asus o!play

Please advice

Thank you hdwarexpert. Will give your suggestion a try this evening.

You REALLY a hardware expert?

If Yes, how much to u charge to TROUBLESHOOT stuff!!?

This post has been edited by Mov_freak: Nov 17 2009, 10:56 AM

Hdwarexpert is correct! (A big THANK YOU)

Having rename the subtitle files to exactly the same name as the video file did the trick. The .srt files works beautifully with the Asus O!Play.

On another note, I've just updated the firmware for the Asus O!Player from 1.11P to 1.13P and voila, it now plays .iso file!

Brilliant!!!

Played an .iso file of a dvd yesterday, and surprise, surprise, the DVD menu works for the .iso file thru the Asus O!Play!!

Fantastic!!

Actually BD.iso files too. It's just that I don't have any BD.iso file to try out at this point in time... But the feature work with DVD.iso so that good too.

This post has been edited by Mov_freak: Nov 18 2009, 04:56 PM

Care to "sponsor" a BD.iso file for me to try??

So, canot try the BD.Iso feature out.... *Sigh*

Hey hdwarexpert. Thanks again bud for your valueable info about .srt files.

Ah, a sceptic. Please goto Asus website, where it allows u to download the firmware for the O!Play.

Where u can download the latest firmware, 1.13P for the O!Play, in the list of additional feature added to the O!Play, it say play BD.iso files.

I was sceptical too, but have since discover the the O!Play now plays DVD.iso files (it couldn't before the firmware update) so it is reasonable to say, it now plays BD.iso after u update the O!Player with the 1.13P firmware!

This post has been edited by Mov_freak: Nov 18 2009, 07:59 PM

Am watching a m2ts version of Disturbia

Video Info: H264, 1980x1088, 24fps
Audio Info: DTS, 6ch, 48000Hz

It is FANTASTIC!

I luv my Asus!O Play!

U know what, I would LOVE to find out.

Again, anybody out there who has a BD.Iso file?

U are cordially invited to try the file out on my Asus O!Play

I live a sheltered life mah... Don't know mah...

I live a sheltered life mah... Don't know mah...

Haha, u so funny one!

Rumor has it, u r an elite with all the BD.iso in the world. Any interest in trying them out on my Asus O!Play? (Please, please, please say yes!)

This post has been edited by Mov_freak: Nov 18 2009, 10:46 PM

Hi Enigma_cym

Thanks for the HEADS UP!

Now, can u please try if the O!Play can stream DTS Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD??

Please advice