The new media player from DLink (DSM-350), selling for Rm439 at All-IT, has LAN connectivity and can play nearly all the formats (including MKV and RMVB), but only at 720p. Anyone bought it? Can it play from NAS? Any reviews?

What about other brands?

This post has been edited by cosmicmeadow: Sep 20 2009, 01:08 AM

From bad experience, I would rather stay away from Dlink brand....far far away

please stay away, if using REALTEK 1262 chipset

Care to explain why?

Realtek 1262 selling that price @RM439 ~not worth.

because it can't direct decode MKV(H264),RMVB.




*Correct me if I'm wrong

This post has been edited by yangxi: Sep 20 2009, 11:06 AM

Yes, it is able to play RMVB.
I have not tried MKV yet.

I just got it yesterday, was a bit skeptical if it would run without installing the 2.5" HDD.

Bottomline:
- Does not need to have 2.5" HDD to operate. Can run shows off the NAS direct.
- Poor Interface. The remote control layout is also not ideal.
- Having said that, remote control quality is good. Not cheap plastic.
- Plays RMVB / AVI from Samba and from installed HDD / USB
- BT client built in, but very poor configuration options. I dont know which ports to forward, neither can I set it. Cant set upload (share) ratio. HDD required for this function. Not sure if USB storage will work
- Downloads BT even when DSM350 is in standby mode.
- Built in MyChannels is useful. Its like watching TiVo. You can skip shows and it'll continue where the last show left off. Requires HDD to be installed for this feature.
- Video quality is 7/10, Sound quality also 7/10 compared to my XBMC
- HDMI (Video + Sound)
- No Wifi, only 10/100 LAN
- Made of Aluminium / Brushed Metal Top and bottom. Feels solid and heavy.
- Can feel a bit hot after leaving it on

I'm using HDMI and there's a slight problem whenever I bring the DSM350 out of standby. The color on my Tosh LCD is all purple. Need to restart the DSM350 again for the proper colors to come on. Maybe firmware problem, or maybe my Tosh is a bit old.

So far the most cost effective solution for people who wants a player that will play shows off the NAS. Overall I'd give it 7.5/10.
It will never replace my XMBC for now.

If anyone has other similar suggestions for another set top box that plays media off the NAS, please share your experience.

Cheers.

Can open case and check , is it Realtek 1262 chipset?



Yes, it is able to play RMVB.


but max resolution only 720x480. 1024x576 cannot.
and bitrate not over ~1.2mbps



This post has been edited by yangxi: Sep 20 2009, 01:55 PM

Sorry.... wrong post

This post has been edited by Mariposa: Sep 21 2009, 11:43 AM

so which would be a better unit to buy?
WDTV? Xtreamer? PlayOn!?

another Realtek 1073DD player

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=24854113



*short test .. will record more detail later..

-Can play DTS sound thru HDMI
-Can play from LAN (network folder)
-Have "Goto" function , can select time scene
-Subtitle can select angle, color, size.

This post has been edited by yangxi: Sep 24 2009, 02:17 AM

Anyone else who tested the dLink DSM-350?

Can it play 1080p mkv with dts/dd audio?

ps3 slim for RM1200, get blu ray player + dvd upcaling to 1080p and also a media streamer no to mention a great game console, install ps3 media server on you media pc, and sit back and enjoy. though some encoding have problem but mkv and mpeg4 files all run with no problem.

also with the new firmware it can bit stream Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio to you receiver, not yet tested this due to not having a receiver and surround sound speaker

This post has been edited by robertngo: Sep 29 2009, 03:54 AM

I just bought this D-Link DSM-350, but it can't play any of my 720p MKV files. It just show a loading animation for a second and that's it. Anyone know what could be the problem?

ah.. Dlink fake advertise. . cannot play 720p mkv. old chipset.~

This post has been edited by yangxi: Nov 19 2009, 04:56 PM

Really ar? Looks like I have to go down to LYP again la this weekend

I haven't check out the unit yet, but these days display at 720P is so out dated. Better look for another player capble of output 1080P.

Stay out from DLink media player.

another eGear brand .. careful..

yangxi,

I'm currently using another brand of Realtek 1073DD player, exactly same GUI as your blueangel, very happy with it . So far I've been watching over 40 mkv, rmvb and avi movies with DTS/DD without any issues at all. Do you know whether this Realtek 1073DD chipset can output DTS-Master and TrueHD audios or do I need any firmware upgrade to make it possible ?