Here is my Bluray backup so far!

Oops...I accidentally format my HDD!!!

This post has been edited by lightning69: Mar 17 2009, 10:22 PM

Its backup....legit one hehehe

This post has been edited by lightning69: Mar 18 2009, 07:46 AM

HDD is very cheap now...

Anyway they are all in mkv.

If there is clipping, check if there is multiple audio files in the mkv. So far if there is multiple audio files in the mkv, then the dts will result in clipping. However some mkv with only DTS audio will still have clipping but those are very rare.

So far most of my DTS mkv files plays fine except Band of Brothers.

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Added on March 22, 2009, 8:40 pmI agree that the WDTV is a great product but I think the PC can render better quality. I did notice inconsistent HD quality...some looks great but some appears very "noisy". But when I play it on PC, all looks great.

This post has been edited by lightning69: Mar 22 2009, 08:40 PM

Well, maybe I'm wrong because its not an apple to apple comparison. My PC LCD is only 19" while the LCD tv I test with so far ranges from 32" to 50". I think it could be the size that cause the quality differences as even DVD looks awesome on a 13" TV!!!

On the other hand I'm not surprise if PC can render better HD images as the processor and the graphics card alone cost more than the WDTV. What do you guys think?

This post has been edited by lightning69: Mar 23 2009, 08:45 PM

If your budget is really tight, then I suggest you stick to your PS3 for your HD movies player. I have both the PS3 and the WDTV and i find the WDTV more convenient as it supports subtitles(although I hate watching movies with subtitles). The big disadvantages of the PS3 is that it supports Fat32 only so the movies files have to be split if you're using the USB drive plug into the PS3 direct. However if you can connect your PS3 to your PC via PS3mediaserver, then you can stream your mkv files to your PS3 without having to convert it using mkv2vob and it supports subtitles too!

With regards to your question on whether you can setup the WDTV like you setup your PS3, the answer is yes. The WDTV can be connected to the HDTV via HDMI for picture while the sound can be thru composite cables for stereo or optic cables for surround sound. However the WDTV can only decode Dolby Digital(AC3) sound and not DTS audio. If you want DTS audio, you need a AV receiver with DTS decoding. So if you plan to connect the WDTV via composite cables, then you need to convert the DTS mkv with mkv2vob to ac3 sound.

This post has been edited by lightning69: Mar 26 2009, 01:15 AM

I have no problem streaming mkv files with PS3mediaserver except a few Full HD content. Maybe your setting is wrong or your PC is too slow lah. I set my PS3mediaserver setting to lossless quality streaming and so far its buttery smooth. Btw i'm using lan cable connection.

You made the right choice...enjoy!

You should upgrade. Its simple and safe and it adds lots of new features.

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Added on March 29, 2009, 12:12 amDepends on your TV resolution. IMO 720p is not that much different from 1080p if properly encoded. I have try many a few movies in 1080P vs 720P, serously I can tell much difference.

This post has been edited by lightning69: Mar 29 2009, 12:12 AM

At least you know how to on/off PC. My PC never off so I don't even know how to turn on/off now.

You can get subtitles for almost any movies easily.

Will download it immediaetly

Upgrade to the latest 1.02 firmware...no issue so far.

What I like is the subtitles now show the language code too instead of just the number. Those problem DTS audio files the were clipping previously is solved now. No more clipping DTS audio...hooray.

Can you play mp4? I have a few MP4 format file i create for my PS3 but it doesn't play at all....unsupported format!

The WDTV manual says it can play MP4 file but none of my MP4 video plays on it. Any idea?

WDTV already can play Flac lossless audio!

Flac Lossless Audio are CD quality music files. I am not sure about Dolby True HD or DTS Master Audio.

I have DL a few Flac lossless eg Eagles Bootleg and the are just awesome.

Where did you get the 1TB Maxtor RM332 & WD - RM369...care to share?

Is this internal 3.5" HDD or external USB HDD? I want to buy in bulk 1TB external USB HDD only.

Let me google it. I thought WD Essential is 3.5" External and Elements is 2.5" . I have bought a lot of 1TB WD Essential so if Element is the same thing @ cheaper price, then I might go for it.

Anyway, where did you buy it?