A.C.Ryan Playon!HD, Half-baked m-player, no BD-J or HD audio
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 Dec 6 2009, 11:07 PM
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QUOTE(richard912 @ Dec 6 2009, 10:46 PM) Wait la....will change all to 2TB WHEN got "good harvest" 3x2 TB.... tabik spring wooo....  Nvm la....FREE punya, kenot complain lor    congrats on ur first media player...  |
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Dec 6 2009, 11:14 PM
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9,206 posts Joined: Jun 2006
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I think his CP38 finish paying liao..
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Dec 6 2009, 11:34 PM
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After this all his BD budget goes to HDD budget..
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Dec 7 2009, 12:49 AM
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QUOTE(richard912 @ Dec 6 2009, 09:33 PM) I was at PC Fair around noon. The booth that was dedicated to AC Ryan was selling at RM599 with the free bag. Asked for lower price but the fella manning the booth said, "kenot". Nvm I bought it around 2+pm...At first, I was sceptical to check the price as the brochures shows RM619. Tried to check if there's another booth can offer better price but couldnt find any...Later I found the other offer RM599 with free mouse but I hesitated.Went to the Buffalo booth to look for the 4-bay NAS. The guy manning the booth said, "dun haf". Nvm Checked several booths display Aztech Homeplug but they only had the 85Mbps model. Asked about the 200Mbps model and all said, "no stok". Damn pissed off since none of the items on my shopping list was fulfilled so, drove down to Lowyat and got every single item there. ACRyan POHD gotten for RM560 Everything's set up and am enjoying my avi files streaming to my bedroom via Homeplug from my NAS  Will try out streaming mkv files tomoloTaukeh, no WiFi Later I went back to Viewnet and saw RM599. I asked if it can be cheaper. Then the guy mentioned cash RM550 and CC RM560 with free bag. Then I quickly buy it. Wifi not included. |
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Dec 7 2009, 08:57 AM
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1,821 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: 3°7'59"N 101°37'49"E
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QUOTE(zerorulez @ Dec 6 2009, 11:07 PM) 3x2 TB.... tabik spring wooo.... Actually, this is not my first media player. Before this, I've been watching avi files on my reliable first generation ABigs (Sarotech) DVP260 for about 3 years but alas, time to retire it as it does not play mkv files congrats on ur first media player...  QUOTE(ar188 @ Dec 6 2009, 11:14 PM) I think his CP38 finish paying liao.. Actually, still have 4 more installments to go  Just a quick update, was able to test and play 720p contents flawlessly over the Homeplugs As I do not yet have any 1080p contents, am unable to test how well the Homeplugs will perform. Anyone wanna "sponsor" me some for testing? |
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Dec 7 2009, 09:50 AM
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4,403 posts Joined: Jan 2007 From: Johor Bahru
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QUOTE(richard912 @ Dec 7 2009, 08:57 AM) Actually, this is not my first media player. Before this, I've been watching avi files on my reliable first generation ABigs (Sarotech) DVP260 for about 3 years but alas, time to retire it as it does not play mkv files hmm...my ABigs 260X is playing MKV very well...not sure if I want to spend half a grand to get the ACRyan or not... |
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Dec 7 2009, 12:04 PM
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24 posts Joined: May 2005
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Have anyone try this setup or know whether it will work.
- Playon with HDisk connected to network and NAS. - WD Live also connected to network either thru WiFi or Homeplug or lan cable to access the Playon HD as well as NAS i.e. can WDLive connect to the HD inside Playon thru network. I know it should connect to the NAS. - would another Playon be able to do the same thing? Which makes more sense or $$? I have most of my movie in the Playon in the hall and NAS in the computer room. Would like to view those file in another room. |
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Dec 7 2009, 04:07 PM
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3,988 posts Joined: Apr 2005 From: KL
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What's the price now? I can actually use this as my NAS right?
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Dec 7 2009, 06:33 PM
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QUOTE(hdwarexpert @ Dec 6 2009, 04:19 PM) Dun scare him out.... Is harware failure. Got replaced already from the good seller. Next time remember to buy from a good seller. Thanks. |
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Dec 7 2009, 09:04 PM
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QUOTE(Kelv @ Dec 7 2009, 04:07 PM) What's the price now? I can actually use this as my NAS right? Yes, it can. But I wonder, for the NAS function, does the HDD must be inside the POHD? or no HDD inside, just external USB HDD also can function as NAS? |
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Dec 8 2009, 08:39 AM
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1,821 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: 3°7'59"N 101°37'49"E
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QUOTE(ryancfs @ Dec 7 2009, 09:04 PM) Yes, it can. NAS or Network Attached Storage is not connected to your player directly but via the network (wired or non-wired) while external HDD is via USB port. Either way, the POHD works fine even if there's no internal HDD installedBut I wonder, for the NAS function, does the HDD must be inside the POHD? or no HDD inside, just external USB HDD also can function as NAS? |
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Dec 8 2009, 04:30 PM
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I got a POHD with WD 1TB Green during the PCFair for RM880 on the 1st day. I guess I did not bargain hard enough. This is for a friend. Me myself still using WD TV. Tested the POHD and it is better than the 1st gen WDTV. Less juddering with the UP WiKi version.
Was a bit worried with the message asking to format the internal harddisk everytime it boots up. ( sssshh. the disc came supplied with demo content ). Finally, had to copied out the files and let it format before copying back in case of any accidental pressing ok on the format button. BTW, can anyone PM me where to get HD TVB content? |
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Dec 8 2009, 07:44 PM
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Anyone who bought the very early Playon!HD models and got the DVR-TV logo after updatinng to latest firmware, you might be able to get a new unit .
Read this on the AC Ryan Playon!HD forums (dated 8/12/09) :- "Hey there ***, (<<< not me )You seem to have gotten one of the early players, there was a mix-up in the factory and that's why you see the DVR image. Do me a favor, PM Eugene your serial number of the device (found on the back of the player as a sticker), where you purchased the player and also tell Eugene that you are having the issues with the DVR screen. He will try an arrange an exchange unit (new model) for you. Please do note that Eugene is not back in the office till Friday, so please bear with us. " Don't know if this is applicable for local units. Update ---------- I checked back the old posts and yes, one of our forumer here 'Superyaw' got the DVR TV logo on his Playon!HD (unfortunately). And he did say he was offered a replacement. This post has been edited by Ngto: Dec 8 2009, 10:33 PM |
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 Dec 8 2009, 08:26 PM
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QUOTE(richard912 @ Dec 8 2009, 08:39 AM) NAS or Network Attached Storage is not connected to your player directly but via the network (wired or non-wired) while external HDD is via USB port. Either way, the POHD works fine even if there's no internal HDD installed Haiya... I know what is NAS la...  The POHD is a media player AND has a NAS function in it... the question I hav is will i be able to access to the content of the USB HDD, that is connect to the POHD and the POHD is connect to my home network, from my other PCs at home.?? anyone? pls... |
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Dec 8 2009, 11:04 PM
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QUOTE(Ngto @ Nov 27 2009, 09:11 AM) Hi, Glad you are happy with your new toy I know this was last month, but to be fair I sorted out the problem with AC Ryan Rotterdam through email so I need to mention here that they weren't blocking new users.  .Could you please do me a favour. Could you try to register and activate your account at the www.playonhd.com. After that see if you can post anything at the forums. I have tried posting but everytime after login my name doesn't appear anywhere to indicate I have sucessfully logged in and I am not allowed to post or do anything. Everytime I try to post, it takes me back to the login screen. After login again, it will take me back to the forum and if I try to post, it will take me back to the login screen again. Go round and round. I sent email to them about my problem but no reply. After more than one week I sent another email and f**k them up. They replied and said that they checked my account and there wasn't any problem. Since then I tried and tried but still not allowed to post anything. This is what is indicated at the bottom of the forums page :- You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot post attachments in this forum I have a feeling they are preventing new users from posting because already there are many complaints there about the slow and lack of progress in their firmware, espc the ability to bitstream HD Audio. It was a misunderstanding on my part due to their design of their login page which can be quite confusing due to the placement of their buttons. But great service from our local office at Boxbuilder.com (Mr. Khoo) who got in touch with AC Ryan Rotterdam to help me with my problem. |
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Dec 9 2009, 09:23 PM
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heard tat POHD gonna hv PPStream , now in beta firmware
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showpost...&postcount=1888 |
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Dec 9 2009, 10:21 PM
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QUOTE(Ngto @ Dec 8 2009, 07:44 PM) Anyone who bought the very early Playon!HD models and got the DVR-TV logo after updatinng to latest firmware, you might be able to get a new unit . There is no replacement for new unit. Eugene will arrange for the unit to be sent back to SG and they will re-program the unit so that it will be able to update to the current or future firmware. They had re-program my unit and is transit in SG now. Schedule to reach me by this coming saturday.Read this on the AC Ryan Playon!HD forums (dated 8/12/09) :- "Hey there ***, (<<< not me )You seem to have gotten one of the early players, there was a mix-up in the factory and that's why you see the DVR image. Do me a favor, PM Eugene your serial number of the device (found on the back of the player as a sticker), where you purchased the player and also tell Eugene that you are having the issues with the DVR screen. He will try an arrange an exchange unit (new model) for you. Please do note that Eugene is not back in the office till Friday, so please bear with us. " Don't know if this is applicable for local units. Update ---------- I checked back the old posts and yes, one of our forumer here 'Superyaw' got the DVR TV logo on his Playon!HD (unfortunately). And he did say he was offered a replacement. |
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Dec 10 2009, 12:16 AM
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QUOTE(thyper @ Dec 6 2009, 06:30 PM) [attachmentid=1341693] I got the AC Ryan at PC Fair for RM 699 bundle with 500GB WD Green HDD. HDD pre-loaded with HD contents somemore... Disappointed with the GUI though...Just bought this for RM550(cash) from PC Fair with free bag. RM560 if pay by credit. It's from Viewnet. Didnt manage to find Czone booth. Not sure if it's the cheapest around in PC Fair but still happy with the price. Will setup and test it later. |
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Dec 10 2009, 09:27 AM
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Dec 10 2009, 11:01 AM
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