Official Webpages:
http://www.dune-hd.com/index.htmlhttp://www.hdx1080.com/http://www.popcornhour.com/onlinestore/http://www.egreathd.com/index.php/buyhttp://www.istarhd.com/http://www.tvix.co.kr/eng/products/HDM7000A.aspxOther forum on NMT Player:
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What is NMT?
NMT=Network Media Player
NMT player can support many audio and video format especially Matroska (.mkv)
NMT Player can support networking which include streaming, dowloading etc NMT Player is one of the most cost-effective ways to avoid investing in a HTPCFor more info about NMT, click on below spoiler:
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What is the Networked Media Tank (NMT) ? The NMT is a product developed by Syabas Technology that combines Digital Media Adaptor (DMA), NAS, Media Server and Torrent downloader in a single lower cost device. Some versions will include DVD and BluRay playback capability.
Why do I need an NMT?There are several reasons why you need an NMT. If you have a large media collection and would like to view it on your plasma/projector/home theater system. This is one of the most cost-effective ways to avoid investing in a HTPC. You can stream music, pictures and most importantly videos. The NMT supports H.264 video which is a compliant 1080p HiDef codec used by Bluray and HD-DVD. The second generation of NMT players with HDMIv1.3 support HD audio codec passthrough.
What are the supported file system for NMT?File system read supported: EXT2/3, NTFS, FAT16/32, HFS+
File system write supported: EXT2/3, FAT16/32. NTFS write (not supported and low priority in to do list)
What type of network sharing does the NMT built-in NAS support?SMB, FTP, NFS
What is the best network connection for playing back high bitrate content?Looking at the above chart, HTTP will be the preferred method for streaming. However, HTTP protocol does not support .iso/.ifo format at the moment. The next best choice is SMB/NFS.
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Coming soon (Not yet getting the info - no one feed the information yet)
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Indication Price (based on official Webpages and ppl info)» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
(the information below just give you an idea of indication price...not the actual price...all depend your skill to get the better price...and the indication price is subject to change based on market update
TVIX HD M-7000A
=> ~RM$1800 (with TV tuner??, with hardisk???)
-can get from local
=>http://www.ideatools.com.my/idt_TViX.htm
Popcorn Hour A-110
=> USD$215 (= ~3.5 x 215 = ~RM$752.5) - Revised after mydevil comment. sorry small mistake
- Not inclusive tax or shipping.
Local not available yet (http://www.popcornhour.com.my/)
HDX 1000
=> USD$219 (~3.5 x 219= ~RM$766.5)
- Not inclusive tax and shipping.
Can get from singapore
ISTAR Mini Networked Media Tank 1.3a HDMI
=>USD$205 (~3.5x205=~RM717.5)
- Not inclusive tax and shipping.
Egreat E31B with HDMI 1.3 (recent updated on 20080915)
=> ~RM$800 ....not inclusive of postage....(someone feed the info)
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Comparison between TVIX7000a vs HDX1000» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
TVix M7000a have but....not at the HDX1000
1) The ability to connect with Tunner....(might be cost several 100 bulk more) -Opitonal DTV Tuner port (not necesary la)
2) Memory (negative feature)
Main:256M byte/flash 64M byte (who is the winner - I think shall be HDX1000...betul kah...bigger size for HDX1000)
3) Ripped File demuXer Engine????..improve playback ability....compabilities of TVIX (developed by DVico)...really ah?????? - can help kah???
4) Fan with varible speed and sensor control (not necessary la)
5) Good service- proven as rx3 review (+ feature)
6) Subtitle can change colour (TFF (True type font)) (Not necessary la)
7) optional WLAN 802.1g (don't need to add $$$ or not)..hm... (Not necessary la)
8) DVD jukebox...requiredkah?
9) VFD display...(not need to ON TV to navigate) (+feature)
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Both also have
1) solid aluminium casing
2) support streaming/FTP /downloading from internet...etc
3) latest chipset SMP8635 (HDX1000 said Rev C but...no claim from TVIC)
4) support HDMI 1.3a
5) USB 2.0 (2x host, 1x slave/target)
6) SATA HDD
7) support NTFS , FAT
8) with composite or component video
9) with stereo Anologue and digital (Coaxial and Optical)
10) sinilar audio and video format decoder ability
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HDX1000..advantages:
1) Gold plated connector (++ feature- l like this)
2) Memory (high amount- should be better la- + feature)
DDR DRAM : 64-bit 512Mb
External NOR Flash : 16-bit 256Mbit
3) SDHC, MS PRO DUO and MMC card reader (Not necessary)
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Summary of rating Review(1-3 ranking review only)
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HDX1000 1st for Best Value
1st for Most original
2nd for Best Design
2nd for HDX-1000
3rd for Most Popular (snapshot)
PopCorn Hour A-1101st for Most Popular (snapshot)
2nd for Best Value
eGreat EG-M31B1st for Most Convenient
2nd for Most Original
iSTAR 1.32nd for Most Popular (snapshot)
3rd for Best Design
3rd for Most Original
Read the full review here:
http://www.mpcclub.com/modules.php?name=Ne...order=0&thold=0No TVIX M7000a in the review....

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This post has been edited by ALPS2008: Sep 21 2008, 01:17 PM