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 What is the best budget hard disc media player?, Sorry if wrong section - Help?

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ar188
post Aug 28 2009, 12:18 PM

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QUOTE(Poadster @ Aug 28 2009, 11:33 AM)
True, but be adviced that the WDTV Mini losses the HDMI 1080P (max is 1080i via component) and the ability to play MKV files (if i read it right).

So, if u need RMVB, WDTV Mini but no MKV. If u need MKV (and almost anything EXCEPT RMVB), WDTV is the best choice in terms of ability to play the files, affordability and firmware support from WD.

Added on August 28, 2009, 11:36 amSpeaking of firmware support, where is the latest firmware update to the WDTV??
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you don't need HDMI 1080p for the WD mini since it can't play any HD files (RMBV or MKV/AVI) . just SD rez.. so 1080i is more than sufficient..

Added on August 28, 2009, 12:19 pm
QUOTE(richard912 @ Aug 28 2009, 12:11 PM)
Moral of the story? Get WDTV AND WDTV Mini biggrin.gif
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that solution cant play RMVB HD..
so must add

AND xtreamer/AC RYAN AND DUNE.. so you can cover all your file options.. laugh.gif

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post Aug 28 2009, 12:32 PM

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QUOTE(Poadster @ Aug 28 2009, 12:24 PM)
Then the entire TV shelf/cabinet/rack will be filled with gadgets, not to mention the HDDs..... hahahah
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over the years, got many sub, speakers, AVR, DVD players, plasma, CRT, LCD etc.. no different with media players also.. tongue.gif
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post Aug 31 2009, 09:28 PM

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QUOTE(arremie @ Aug 31 2009, 09:15 PM)
What's the difference between RMVB n MKV. Which one better.
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depends on the bitrate/rez size lor.. RMVB 1.5GB 720p vs 640x480 MKV.. tongue.gif

but RMVB only stereo.. so that's the deal breaker for some...
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post Aug 31 2009, 09:53 PM

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QUOTE(arremie @ Aug 31 2009, 09:45 PM)
leally lonno la blush.gif
how can 720p or 1080p mkv rez only 640x480? hmm.gif
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MKV can be in any rez.. doesn;t mean must be HD 720p or 1080p.. so unless you give more specifics, can't really say which is better..
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post Aug 31 2009, 09:58 PM

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QUOTE(arremie @ Aug 31 2009, 09:55 PM)
Ok la...given the same movie at 720p or 1080p which one is better in term of PQ n SQ. Is it MKV or is it RMVB biggrin.gif
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I havent tried a MKV 1.5GB 720p vs RMVB 1.5GB 720p before..

cos pitting a standard 4.3GB MKV vs a 1.5GB RMVB aint exactly fair comparison..
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post Sep 1 2009, 03:57 PM

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QUOTE(wackojacko @ Sep 1 2009, 11:23 AM)
720p and 1080p refers to picture format/resolution/quality.

I cant imagine why would a 1080p have better DTS sounds compared to 720p unless it has a higher audio bitrate
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hehe! true audio is audio/video is video,.. but I wonder if DTS can adjust and reencode the bit rate wan ar? not sure.. biggrin.gif

Added on September 2, 2009, 9:15 amhttp://www.brite-view.com/cinematube.php

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another media player? USD99..

CinemaTube is 3-in-1: a full 1080p HD media player/streamer/torrent downloader, with up to full 1920X1080HD (1080p) resolution.

It supports multiple Video formats in VCD 1.0/2.0, SVCD, MPEG1 (DAT/MPG/MPEG), MPEG2 (MPG/MPEG/VOB/ISO/IFO/TS/TP)/M2TS, MPEG4 (MP4/AVI/MOV) , DivX 3/4/5/6, Xvid (AVI/MKV), H.264/AVC (TS/AVI/MKV/MOV)/M2TS, VC-1 (TS/AVI/MKV/WMV)/M2TS, WMV9 (WMV), FLV, Real Video 8/9/10 (RM/RMVB * up to 720p); multiple Audio formats including DTS and Dolby Digital. It can play media files off USB storage devices (in NTFS, EXT-3 and FAT32 formats only) or on computers on the same network. It's also UPnP enabled!

With built-in torrent engine, you can share/download media files on the Internet; the embedded YouTube XL allows you to watch your favorite YouTube videos right on your TV, PC-free.

Model: BV-5005HD

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post Sep 12 2009, 10:12 AM

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QUOTE(DarkNite @ Sep 12 2009, 08:01 AM)
1 USD = 3.4914982 Malaysian ringgits, so that would be about RM349. By the time arrive to Bolehland I wonder how much would it be? Would this price be within TS's budget?

For that price there will be better and cheaper media player especially ones with Realtek 1073DD chipset coming out from China in the following months. Some thing like this to play most movie files? >> http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=28512034?
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yeah wait for the china equivalent using same chipsets would be a good option.

but just worried these china firmware stable or not? after can only playe 40% of the HD files available then sien.. sad.gif
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post Sep 12 2009, 06:17 PM

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QUOTE(DarkNite @ Sep 12 2009, 02:06 PM)
Nothing is 100%. Reality check, just look at WDTV thread. WDTV can't play DTS also, you need to buy WDTV LIVE. sweat.gif
All electronic equipment, nowadays is 'used and throw' so don't expect much for long term customer support from manufacturers. Consumers need to be more aware of the pitfalls by being more knowledgeable and keep each other info of current happenings
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sure nothing is 100%, but 80-85% compatibility is still better than 60% rite?
at least even my basic my Egreat outperforms wd, with wider compatibility of MKV especially 1080 + get DTS downmix compared to the the WDTV at slightly 100 bucks more.. so it pays to do some research before buying.. unless you fond of buying similar items twice just to upgrade their functions.. biggrin.gif




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QUOTE(DarkNite @ Sep 12 2009, 07:05 PM)
Egreat may not be so great, correct me if I'm wrong, it does not support RMVB.

New batch use Realtek 1073DD.
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Hd Mkv with multi ch audio is main priority for me. Its not as though rmvb video and 2channel audio is anyting great to boast about. At best a side attraction. I am comparing the egreat 6mths ago against wdtv.
Of coz if get media player now will strongly consider 1073dd. But at the 350-400 range.
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post Sep 12 2009, 09:42 PM

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QUOTE(Damonzero @ Sep 12 2009, 09:01 PM)
all those said problems with files compatibility can be solved with---> HTPC lol
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izzit? can output uncompress lossless audio?
and HTPC costs 300-500?

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