Well, the external cannot compete with the HDX but that's only cosmetic but the internal motherboard is well thought out & I presume would have less problem as those mentioned by andyz. I brought in 10 units for myself & friends. Still have a few units more if anyone interested. Will package with 1.5tb as I feel the bigger the storage, the better it is for this kind of item.

This post has been edited by adamw: Oct 20 2008, 11:40 AM

This may be a stupid question ... but can I have NO internal HD whatsoever inside the network media player (e.g. HDX1000) and instead have a NAS / PC on 24 hours feeding the data via a gigabit network to say - 6 units of HDX1000 around the house?

Any issues with this setup expected?

Thanks

Without the internal HDD you'll loose certain features like BT, Internet TV etc but you'll still be able to stream video through it. No problem if that what you need to do.

You should also consider Swisscenter to serve the streams

This post has been edited by kk131: Oct 23 2008, 08:23 PM

bata has started bulk for HDX1000. Good price IMO. I have assembled my HTPC, otherwise I might consider.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/827131/+0#entry20982553

Ooh HDX000 for about RM800 is pretty good..
might want to get it!
only thing is that it doesn't have a DVD input (tray)

Wow..New kids in town Western Digital TV HD Media Player
This is the review: LINK
Product Site

Who can bring this in??


This post has been edited by mikelanding: Nov 5 2008, 01:23 AM

Don't know what chipset it is using. Looks like only USB connection? Can't add HDD inside?

Chip is Sigma 8635LF. Wonder what's the difference of this chipset with the Sigma 8635c in the rest of the NMT.

Stripped naked reveiew here http://maddhat.com/?p=31

This post has been edited by adamw: Nov 5 2008, 01:12 PM

Oops. Missed that link.
No network. So, cannot be called NMT. I wonder if wireless adaptor can be used.

anyone still using NMP now?

i finding NMP devices now for my showroom usage... i used Popcorn Hour S-210 today and quite impressed... wondering there have any other MNP which is similiar with S-210's requirement?

here my requirements
1. small and compact size, modem sizes
2. USB pen drive as memory
3. auto play the latest video clip after i uploaded
4. simple devices with lesser electrical components
5. infra red receiver can located suitable place, so i can hide the media player
6. able to upload few video into NMP at one time

Pls recommend if any other MNP which can fit most of my requirements...
and where i can get Popcorn Hour S-210 around Klang Valley ?

Thanks

The list in this poll needs to be updated. I have used most of these players and here is the long and short as I see it currently:

The TVIX top of the line is the 6500A. There is no reason except looks to buy the 7000 as it has the exact same innards. It is about 100 USD more, and is bigger and more expensive to ship. It won't fit in your stack either, if you are stacking gear in a cabinet. But if you like the look and have the money, why not?

The advantage of the TVIX is very solid HD 1080P MKV and DTS playback. The beta firmwares are getting good for Blu-ray files too. The big dissadvantage is the price. It is a lot more than other players. Also, it has fewer features if you are looking for features other than straight file plaback. The best place to buy the 6500 in the US is www.tvixbox.com . Good price and free shipping. Discounted international shipping.

The next type of player to consider, using the same chipset are the NMT players, of which there are probably 20+ brands and 100 models by now. The thing to understand here is that all of them run the same software and have the same features. The only difference is hardware and that is not even always that different. So, choose an NMT with a good manufacturer reputation, fast firmware updates, good hardware and a good price. The best NMT in the past two years or so has been the EGreat line. A few months ago they released the EG-M34A which was basically created to replace the PCH and the WDTV players. It has all the features you need in an NMT and is half the price of many of them. There is really no reason to buy any NMT but this one. It is $159 from www.egreatusa.com . Why wait for a PCH and why even think about an HDX or an ISTAR at this point? Not that there is anything wrong with those . . . just from a buyer's guide point of view.

What makes NMT a better choice for some people (not all) over other Sigma 8635 players is the wide range of features it offers (youtube on tv, internet radio, msp, bittorrent downloads, etc.) and the strong user community pushing its development. If you like tinker, it is a good player for you.

As far as other good Sigma 8635 players, there are quite a few. Simply check a site with everything like www.deflixious.com . You will see the i-box z400w wireless integrated, the itab-38hd rip'n'store with one touch retail DVD ripping . .. these are all good players. Just a choice of features set.

Then again if all you need to do play some BT downloads on your TV then why not simply a Media Station I or II from www.deflixious.com for $59? No need to get a Sigma player in that case . . . .

Hope this helps somebody

So my RM580 price for Cash on Collection is consider fair then.
Click on my signature for the Egreat M34A sales

This post has been edited by adamw: Jun 16 2009, 01:46 PM