ar188,
POHD will automatically ask to format the internal HDD, otherwise it is unusable. So, it is no good if you are thinking of sticking a 'loaded' HDD into the player.

azbro,
For these 'naked' HDDs, is it safe to store them in the plastic bags provided with the HDDs, shelved them somewhere?

Of course, those are anti-static bags. Just be careful you dont drop, expose to strong magnet etc. You will cry if you lose a 1.5T full of movies collection if you are not careful

yup, need to backup files. but me use virgin hdd.. not worry to format it.

Those bags that come wrapping the HDDs are anti-static and are good for wrapping your nekid HDDs. If simply use other non-static bags, may cause your HDD some problems

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Added on October 21, 2009, 12:16 pmBtw, if use external USD HDD, need to reformat also?

This post has been edited by richard912: Oct 21 2009, 12:16 PM

Richard,
Should be able to format using the HDU, gua?

if you using ext HDD via USB, it never ask me to format.. dunno if it able to do it... (internal sata connected HDD would ask you to do so..)

I just found out from the supplier, yes the docker is able to format the blank naked hdd. For me, it's the way to go.

Does anyone here know about the next firmware release for the POHD? specifically for the capability to play BD-ISO?

Yeah...my meaning is same like Ngto.
If you got kids around, make sure you teach them not to touch it.
Hehe...I teach my 1 year old kid not to touch any HDD (but after she dropped one)


Sure can format new hardisk...I format a few new hardisk using the docker...no probs...

But it must be NTFS...cos' most of the mkv are 4gb over.....just do a quick format will do...I'm sure you know how to do it using the Control Panel/Administative Tools/Computer management/

I dropped a brand new 500GB before while pulling out of the new static bag.. after that click click sound and not able to read/.write.. sigh..

[quote=barry,Oct 21 2009, 12:02 PM]
ar188,
POHD will automatically ask to format the internal HDD, otherwise it is unusable. So, it is no good if you are thinking of sticking a 'loaded' HDD into the player.

Is it formatted as EXT3 & they create a folder REC?

[quote=adamw,Oct 21 2009, 01:06 PM]
[quote=barry,Oct 21 2009, 12:02 PM]
ar188,
POHD will automatically ask to format the internal HDD, otherwise it is unusable. So, it is no good if you are thinking of sticking a 'loaded' HDD into the player.

Is it formatted as EXT3 & they create a folder REC?

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I dunno.. ever stick one in yet.. (after the 1st time asking to format the HDD)

Seems that the POHD will format it with some additional diskspace used up for internal caching purpose, around 300mb if I am not wrong.

Is it got better functions than PoHD? cheaper?
planning to use it to watch mkv and rmvb

You will not regret for the small price you pay.

I've read somewhere that Xtreamer has heat issues. Any truth in that?

Coz the realtek chipset generates lots of heat!

when i first installed the internal HDD to the POHD, it did asked me to format the HDD...but since mine is fully loaded, i simply ignore the message. but no problem playing the titles on it also. why did u say its unusable?

Ha, POHD will ask your to format your HDD every time when you power ON your POHD, right ? That's the problem loh..

Not only that, the fan noise like Raptor F-22. Totally a no-no for me.

the LAN capability of this player...can it only connect with NAS or our own lan network?

thanks