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WHICH MULTIMEDIA HDD PLAYER?
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  May 24 2010, 12:53 AM, updated 16y ago
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any one know which brand is better and reasonable price. please give me some suggest!!!
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May 24 2010, 02:09 AM
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QUOTE(a890871 @ May 24 2010, 12:53 AM) any one know which brand is better and reasonable price. please give me some suggest!!! I would say Xtreamer.Thanks a lot  |
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May 24 2010, 06:48 AM
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QUOTE(a890871 @ May 24 2010, 12:53 AM) any one know which brand is better and reasonable price. please give me some suggest!!! What's is your budget?Thanks a lot What files do you want it to play? Your expectation of picture quality and audio quality? |
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May 24 2010, 03:23 PM
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QUOTE(a890871 @ May 24 2010, 12:53 AM) any one know which brand is better and reasonable price. please give me some suggest!!! Your question is so open-ended...Thanks a lot Maybe you could specify more on what some other forumers mentioned earlier on your criteria. Each one of us could be owning different types of players. |
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May 24 2010, 06:09 PM
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answer these question 1st:-
1. Budget? 2. Do you need to play rmvb? 3. Do you need to play bd.iso with full bd menu support? 4. Do you need bitstream lossless HD-audio? 5. Do you need 7 channel audio out? 6. You need portable or normal DVD size? 7. Do you need internal HDD or just a player? |
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May 24 2010, 06:16 PM
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QUOTE(mpyw @ May 24 2010, 06:09 PM) 6. You need portable or normal DVD size?  sorry, but I'm bit lost on question 6. What means portable or normal DVD size? |
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May 24 2010, 07:02 PM
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QUOTE(DarkNite @ May 24 2010, 06:16 PM) sorry, but I'm bit lost on question 6. What means portable or normal DVD size? full fledge with optical drive - dune prime  |
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May 24 2010, 09:06 PM
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QUOTE(hdwarexpert @ May 24 2010, 02:09 AM) I would say Xtreamer. promote your own product also can?  |
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May 24 2010, 09:22 PM
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actually my budget is less than 600, it is include external harddisk.
and the require is can play full hd, 1080p, hdmi cable, support usb,format is rmvb, mkv,....... |
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May 24 2010, 10:51 PM
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For that price, you might wanna consider:-
- Mede8er MED500X (RM500++) - TViX HD N1 Cafe (RM499) - AC Ryan POHD (My preference in sequence for that 600+ budget). Just my opinion. This post has been edited by RayKazansky: May 24 2010, 10:51 PM |
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May 24 2010, 10:58 PM
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Yangxi HD Pro+
RM360, can support 3.5" internal HDD. This post has been edited by willkso: May 24 2010, 11:03 PM |
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May 25 2010, 05:25 AM
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hi all, permit me to tumpang thread also
 been sourcing around for a media player but just cudnt decide on which is the best one that'll suit me....  me pls.i'll use the questionnaire posted by mpyw earlier... 1. Budget? --> Within 1k (price with HDD also) ( willing to add buffer around 20%) 2. Do you need to play rmvb? --> Yes 3. Do you need to play bd.iso with full bd menu support? --> Yes 4. Do you need bitstream lossless HD-audio? --> Yes 5. Do you need 7 channel audio out? --> No..5.1 sufficient enough 6. You need portable or normal DVD size? --> DVD size players will do. 7. Do you need internal HDD or just a player? --> Internal will be better.[I] Help me to decide pls guys  Thanks. cheers |
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May 25 2010, 08:01 AM
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SandStoneWater - Why the need for rmvb?
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May 25 2010, 08:08 AM
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QUOTE(DarkNite @ May 25 2010, 08:01 AM) SandStoneWater - Why the need for rmvb? Hi Darknite...i hv some old rmvb collection but not much tho.on second tots...guess rmvb is not really a priority. Thanks for knocking some sense cheers |
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May 25 2010, 09:24 AM
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QUOTE(SandStoneWater @ May 25 2010, 05:25 AM) hi all, permit me to tumpang thread also In this case, I would suggest Popcorn Hour C-200. been sourcing around for a media player but just cudnt decide on which is the best one that'll suit me.... me pls.i'll use the questionnaire posted by mpyw earlier... 1. Budget? --> Within 1k (price with HDD also) ( willing to add buffer around 20%) 2. Do you need to play rmvb? --> Yes 3. Do you need to play bd.iso with full bd menu support? --> Yes 4. Do you need bitstream lossless HD-audio? --> Yes 5. Do you need 7 channel audio out? --> No..5.1 sufficient enough 6. You need portable or normal DVD size? --> DVD size players will do. 7. Do you need internal HDD or just a player? --> Internal will be better.[I] Help me to decide pls guys Thanks. cheers Can play RMVB(F/W writers still fine-tuning at the moment), and.....it is around your budget and meets your criteria... |
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May 25 2010, 09:31 AM
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QUOTE(SandStoneWater @ May 25 2010, 05:25 AM) hi all, permit me to tumpang thread also 3. Do you need to play bd.iso with full bd menu support? --> Yes[i] been sourcing around for a media player but just cudnt decide on which is the best one that'll suit me.... me pls.i'll use the questionnaire posted by mpyw earlier... 1. Budget? --> Within 1k (price with HDD also) ( willing to add buffer around 20%) 2. Do you need to play rmvb? --> Yes 3. Do you need to play bd.iso with full bd menu support? --> Yes 4. Do you need bitstream lossless HD-audio? --> Yes 5. Do you need 7 channel audio out? --> No..5.1 sufficient enough 6. You need portable or normal DVD size? --> DVD size players will do. 7. Do you need internal HDD or just a player? --> Internal will be better. Help me to decide pls guys Thanks. cheers 4. Do you need bitstream lossless HD-audio? --> Yes Don't talk about other features, if you really require the two features above , your options are more or less limited to player with Sigma 8642 chips like the HDX BD1 (around RM900 without HDD) or the Dune 3.0 (Higher Price). Or maybe you could wait another month or two to see what Realtek new Chips have to offer. And not forgetting the Popcorn Hour C200 as suggested by Raykazansky, but I am not sure about the full specs. If I am not mistaken it also uses the Sigma 864* series chip so features should be similar with the Sigma 8642. I thnk I also recall someone advertising for sale recently, not sure if bulk sale. This post has been edited by Ngto: May 25 2010, 09:39 AM |
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May 25 2010, 09:42 AM
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QUOTE(RayKazansky @ May 25 2010, 09:24 AM) In this case, I would suggest Popcorn Hour C-200. Can play RMVB(F/W writers still fine-tuning at the moment), and.....it is around your budget and meets your criteria... QUOTE(Ngto @ May 25 2010, 09:31 AM) 3. Do you need to play bd.iso with full bd menu support? --> Yes Thanks for the suggestion guys....in that case if i narrow down the choice between PHC-200,HDX and Dune which one is the best bet for money and also future proof ( at least for some time ), i'm planning to get it around end June tho 4. Do you need bitstream lossless HD-audio? --> Yes Don't talk about other features, if you really require the two features above , your options are more or less limited to player with Sigma 8642 chips like the HDX BD1 (around RM900 without HDD) or the Dune 3.0 (Higher Price). Or maybe you could wait another month or two to see what Realtek new Chips have to offer. And not forgetting the Popcorn Hour C200 as suggested by Raykazansky, but I am not sure about the full specs. If I am not mistaken it also uses the Sigma 864* series chip so features should be similar. I thnk I also recall someone advertising for sale recently, not sure if bulk sale.  Also which one is most user friendly? not really into tinkering n all  cheers This post has been edited by SandStoneWater: May 25 2010, 09:45 AM |
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May 25 2010, 09:57 AM
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I am not really sure if Popcorn C200 really being sold here, I might be mistaken.
But BD1 and Dune 3.0 can be bought locally. Search out the Lowyat.net sales section. Also for feedback on the two players, refer to the threads opened in this Home Entertainmant section. Generally the BD1 is cheaper but it lacks a mature Firmware. The Dune 3.0 is more mature but you also have to pay a higher price. The Dune 3.0 has 2 models. The higher Prime model is around RM1.5K or less (don't know the exact current price now) but it has a built-in Blu-ray drive included. This post has been edited by Ngto: May 25 2010, 10:00 AM |
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May 25 2010, 10:15 AM
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BD1 sell at rm890 at viewnet...
saw it on Lowyat plaza that day |
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May 25 2010, 10:15 AM
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QUOTE(Ngto @ May 25 2010, 09:57 AM) I am not really sure if Popcorn C200 really being sold here, I might be mistaken. Thanks Ngto, i'll do my homework based on the suggestions But BD1 and Dune 3.0 can be bought locally. Search out the Lowyat.net sales section. Also for feedback on the two players, refer to the threads opened in this Home Entertainmant section. Generally the BD1 is cheaper but it lacks a mature Firmware. The Dune 3.0 is more mature but you also have to pay a higher price. The Dune 3.0 has 2 models. The higher Prime model is around RM1.5K or less (don't know the exact current price now) but it has a built-in Blu-ray drive included.  cheers!! Added on May 25, 2010, 10:23 am QUOTE(maskedchan @ May 25 2010, 10:15 AM) BD1 sell at rm890 at viewnet... now HDX is around rm400 cheaper than Dune HD.....cudnt really find reviews on Dune HD compared to HDX apart from LYN..... saw it on Lowyat plaza that day This post has been edited by SandStoneWater: May 25 2010, 10:23 AM |
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May 25 2010, 11:21 AM
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As for the Popcorn, you have to buy it online at these sites:-
[ www.popcornhour.com.sg/ ] [ www.popcornhour.com/ ] You might wanna read up these sites for better decision based on users' remarks and editors' reviews apart from our recommendations:- [ www.mpcclub.com/ ] [ www.networkedmediatank.com/ ] [ www.avsforum.com/ ] If you have higher budget, you can consider the capable Dune player. Added on May 25, 2010, 11:29 am QUOTE(SandStoneWater @ May 25 2010, 10:15 AM) now HDX is around rm400 cheaper than Dune HD.....cudnt really find reviews on Dune HD compared to HDX apart from LYN..... Please also take note or consider also that a powerful player without good firmware (support) is also useless.  This post has been edited by RayKazansky: May 25 2010, 11:31 AM |
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May 25 2010, 02:47 PM
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Bought the HDPro RM360 from "yangxi" recently, it can play almost every multimedia files found in my computer, superb quality, somemore can update firmware!
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1351526 |
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May 25 2010, 03:49 PM
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QUOTE(SandStoneWater @ May 25 2010, 09:42 AM) Thanks for the suggestion guys....in that case if i narrow down the choice between PHC-200,HDX and Dune which one is the best bet for money and also future proof ( at least for some time ), i'm planning to get it around end June tho "future proof"? Also which one is most user friendly? not really into tinkering n all cheers there is no such thing buddy , I read from somewhere today that apple is working on developing newer codec , that is replacing the current popular H.264 Just get a cheap 1073DD+ player, it fufills your requirements except for 3. BD Java/menu |
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May 25 2010, 04:21 PM
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QUOTE(klseet @ May 25 2010, 02:47 PM) Bought the HDPro RM360 from "yangxi" recently, it can play almost every multimedia files found in my computer, superb quality, somemore can update firmware! Other players cannot update firmware? |
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May 25 2010, 05:17 PM
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QUOTE(Heihachi777 @ May 25 2010, 03:49 PM) "future proof"? i agree... just get a reasonable one that can fulfill ur requirements... there is no such thing buddy , I read from somewhere today that apple is working on developing newer codec , that is replacing the current popular H.264 Just get a cheap 1073DD+ player, it fufills your requirements except for 3. BD Java/menu |
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May 25 2010, 10:24 PM
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QUOTE(Heihachi777 @ May 25 2010, 03:49 PM) "future proof"? His requirement not only BD Java/Menu but also bitstream HD Audio (TrueHD and DTS-MA , not downmix). Realtek 1073DD can do that? there is no such thing buddy , I read from somewhere today that apple is working on developing newer codec , that is replacing the current popular H.264 Just get a cheap 1073DD+ player, it fufills your requirements except for 3. BD Java/menu This post has been edited by Ngto: May 25 2010, 10:27 PM |
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May 25 2010, 11:13 PM
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QUOTE(Ngto @ May 25 2010, 10:24 PM) His requirement not only BD Java/Menu but also bitstream HD Audio (TrueHD and DTS-MA , not downmix). Realtek 1073DD can do that? why not ? unless realtek want to trick their consumer again btw, u miss out the "+" , 1073+ & 1283+ is for bitstreaming HD audio Added on May 25, 2010, 11:17 pm QUOTE(RayKazansky @ May 25 2010, 11:21 AM) Please also take note or consider also that a powerful player without good firmware (support) is also useless. +1 This post has been edited by Heihachi777: May 25 2010, 11:17 PM |
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May 26 2010, 01:40 AM
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QUOTE(RayKazansky @ May 25 2010, 11:21 AM) As for the Popcorn, you have to buy it online at these sites:- Thanks for the heads up Ray, but Dune is really tempting...since can get local warranty n all...less hassle [ www.popcornhour.com.sg/ ] [ www.popcornhour.com/ ] You might wanna read up these sites for better decision based on users' remarks and editors' reviews apart from our recommendations:- [ www.mpcclub.com/ ] [ www.networkedmediatank.com/ ] [ www.avsforum.com/ ] If you have higher budget, you can consider the capable Dune player. Added on May 25, 2010, 11:29 am Please also take note or consider also that a powerful player without good firmware (support) is also useless.  QUOTE(Heihachi777 @ May 25 2010, 03:49 PM) "future proof"? there is no such thing buddy , I read from somewhere today that apple is working on developing newer codec , that is replacing the current popular H.264 Just get a cheap 1073DD+ player, it fufills your requirements except for 3. BD Java/menu QUOTE(Heihachi777 @ May 25 2010, 11:13 PM) why not ? unless realtek want to trick their consumer again Thats y i mentioned in bracket "at least for sometime"...not forever btw, u miss out the "+" , 1073+ & 1283+ is for bitstreaming HD audio Added on May 25, 2010, 11:17 pm +1 , like mentioned by Ngto...i need it for lossless audio too...wonder if Realtek chip based players can do that as of now , anyway thanks for the inputs guys...still doing my homework |
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May 26 2010, 07:55 AM
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QUOTE(Heihachi777 @ May 25 2010, 11:13 PM) why not ? unless realtek want to trick their consumer again Don't recommend unless it can bitstream now. I already told him before to wait another month to see about the new Realtek chips. Their current FW still no bitstream yet. If they cheat before they can cheat again. btw, u miss out the "+" , 1073+ & 1283+ is for bitstreaming HD audio Added on May 25, 2010, 11:17 pm +1 |
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May 27 2010, 08:48 PM
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if budget is not a concern , stick to dune prime then
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