I set my input to HDMI Auto but each time it cannot detects the correct source resolution and each time I need to manually change it. Is that a bug in the firmware?

I happen to have a spare Apple Airport Base Station Express lying around, connect to the Ryan, streaming 1080p content with no problem at all.

What kind of transfer speeds are you getting from the Trendnet? Also is your wifi set to mixed B/G/N or just N only? Is it stable cos I've seen so many posts on the ACRyan forum that the connection keeps dropping. I think if I can get at least 5MB/s then I'll change to the wireless bcos 5MB/s is the current speed I'm getting with wired Ethernet.

my max is 2.5mbps to and from. i'm using my WRT54GL set to MIX coz i got some stuff running on G and some running on B mode.....(old lappy, PDA)

btw so far i never got disconnected.....i can even stream 1080p without stuttering (only problem arise when microwave is turn on !).

already tested when playing few 1080p director cut or ultimate cut movie thats 3 hours long plus ! also i use wireless to test my movie if its "working/preview" or not in pohd.

maybe becoz the distance is around 5 meter only !


This post has been edited by soulquarianz: Jan 11 2010, 07:31 PM

Why is it only 2.5Mbps? It should be at least around 20-30Mbps on a G network. Did you try with any high bit rates (>10mbps) and reframe (>8) movie?

This post has been edited by echoesian: Jan 11 2010, 08:42 PM

Just got an Xtreamer(firmware 2.13). Now mucking around with it to see how it compares to the POHD. First off, some casual observations.

1. The Xtreamer has a lot of nice features. Web remote so you can control it from your PC's browser and a web based iPhone remote. Lotsa predefined RSS feeds, Youtube feeds and what not.

2. I like that the GUI packs a lot more info due to smaller fonts but I really dislike the black/red colour scheme and that giant red X on the Home screen. I seem to squint more when using the Xtreamer. I much prefer the POHD menus though I wish it had smaller fonts (but not as small as the Xtreamer).
It's got lots of info (firmware ver, IP add, small little icons indicating USB, Net, HDD, etc on the home screen). I don't like that, too much clutter.

3. Love the size. It's so small and still fits a 2.5in HD but the design of the case is mediocre. Too much silver lettering and logos emblazoned on it and it has a really cheap gloss look. I much prefer the design of the POHD. But of course the Xtreamer is lot more portable. Useful to bring along for trips.

4. It's got YAMJ support but I've not tried that yet.

5. Copying files from PC to the Xtreamer over 100mbit Ethernet when initiated from the File Manager in the Xtreamer is extremely slow. About 1MB/s. POHD gave me 5MB/s.

6. Though I can view the files on the Xtreamer, I can't copy from my Mac to the Xtreamer while connected via Samba. My mac tells me that I might have to login. Must look into that tomorrow.

7. I have one file, "Panasonic Demo - A Night In The Milky Way 1080i 40Mbps LPCM AC3.m2ts", which stutters on the POHD when played over Ethernet. It plays just fine over Ethernet on the Xtreamer.

Overall, I don't like it much. Mainly because of that stupid bright red X on the home screen and it looks cheap compared to the POHD but it's small and perfect for carrying around.

So there, more tomorrow.

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Added on January 12, 2010, 2:45 amI just tested the POHD with wireless. Im getting about 3MB/s. Changing my router to N only didn't improve things. I normally have it on mixed BGN to cater for the Wii and iPhones. The router (DIR-655) shows me that the POHD is connecting at 130mbps which I think is the max and like you my POHD is also about 5 meters away from my router.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Jan 12 2010, 02:45 AM

Hmnn I trf files from PC to HD using USB connection only ~ 20mbps..Wow using wireless can get >20MBPS..wow...mesti cuba ini

@ Soonwai, wondering why u dun get a sigma based player but instead u compare wth another similar realtek player?

This post has been edited by stimix: Jan 12 2010, 07:37 AM

One of the players going to my Mother-in-law house where RMVB is strictly a requirement so Sigma is out of question and with all the flames between POHD & Xtreamer, I just thought I'd see for myself what the fuss is all about. Have you visited the Xtreamer forums? Wow, got some heated threads there between the 2. In any case, I'll try both for a while and keep one. At the moment, I'm still leaning towards the POHD. It looks much classier sitting on the TV rack. If my parents want one, I'll probably get a Mede8ter to try out next.

I just realise that all my relatives and friends, bar one who's got a WDTV, have got big TVs but all only watching SD. Can't wait to show them them HD.

What I'm really looking forward to is the Boxee Box cause I've been using Boxee, Plex & XBMC on the Mac for awhile. Hopefully it's Realtek based.

when talking about tranfers rate, make sure whether it's bit (b) or Byte (B).

Windows vista/7 when copy a file is using Byte.. 20MBps (megabyte) mean 160 (Megabits).

I only see asus oplay but i think other also the same. The rate is in bits. for additional info

LAN (100Mb) can get around 8-9 MB
LAN (1G) can get around 30-40 MB
Wifi G (54Mb) can get around 2-3 MB
Wifi N (150) can get around 4-5MB -only got old one with 150Mbps
USB (450Mb) can get arounf 20-30MB

That's tested using copy file feature of windows.. Gigabit lan usually fluctuate a lot..but min more than 10MB. Wifi also the same and the rate around half the theoretical speed (at least what I observed).

This post has been edited by aneip: Jan 12 2010, 09:05 AM

i have follow exactly as per instruction in pohd forum. set router to B or G and use WPA2 but still my max is 2.5mbps. then i decide to use mix coz no differences.

dont ask me why, instead u should ask in pohd forum not here. i know the trendnet USB dongle is working fine coz when i use in my office i can get 100mbps speed internal network ! also i know my router is fine coz when i connect using office lappy at home i can get full 54mbps speed.

i guess its the firmware or chipset limitation.


This post has been edited by soulquarianz: Jan 12 2010, 10:37 AM

Ehhh the rating as hown on your windows is not true speed hor..have you ever try sppedtest or any real broadband speedtest toi check true speed?

My Ethernet line also said I'm connected at > 100mbps & my wifi everytime connected also said 54mbps but actual fact, my wifi spped using P1 wimax only avg 1200kbps..haha

That's will be connected speed between the device. From the device to service provider is another story.

how i test the speed internally? simple i transfer large chunks of file pc to pc via LAN or Wireless or via ftp. With that can caputre the estimated download speed.

Windows 7 when copy file got speed when click details.

Ohh yeah hor.. Yeah can check by clicking the detail during the file trf.

Hi soulquarianz,

Where do u buy the Trendnet USB dongle?. which shop in lowyat did u get it if u bought it from that place?. Does Level1 wireless works work POHD?. I didnt find that brand tested with POHD in the forum..

thanks

azihas..

i got it from a shop in 4th floor forgot the name i think thundermatch price is RM70.

For network transfers, I use DUMeter with Windows XP. On the mac I use Menumeters. HD to HD transfers, on the Mac can use Activity Monitor or a Casio stopwatch will do just fine.

Might be abit slow here..Now only I notice Youtube no longer available in the latest V2901??

Yeah but you can go to acryan forums and get unofficial hacked 2901 firmware which restores Youtube.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Jan 13 2010, 12:49 PM