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Ie Apple TV, Roku, Western Digital etc ...

Anyone got one that they can rec`? Namely for netflix viewing, more than anything else.

TIA :thumbs:
 
neil_g said:
I've considered the new version of the wdtv, gets a lot of good mentions and plays full hd content
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Cheers Neil, that was one in contention ....
 
neil_g said:
I've considered the new version of the wdtv, gets a lot of good mentions and plays full hd content
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I think I figured out what was wrong with your xbmc setup you know (I know it's a bit late). Saw your thread on OCUK and it reminded me of a problem I had - the deinterlacing settings. If you choose the wrong deinterlacer in xbmc, it has to pull the file back into memory and deinterlace in software. This causes severe stuttering problems. I ended up reinstalling an xbmc because of this - just couldn't figure it out.

I figured it when it happened again after I'd played the same file on a different and more powerful xbmc installation.

Don't think netflix on xbmc is that good yet - so no help to the OP... :)

Edit: it seems the Windows version is fine.... just missing Silverlight in Linux apparently....
 
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I have wdtv live.
connected to my PC with series movies etc, over ethernet
there is Netflix that you can 'fool' that you are in USA for better content :)
 
Internet TV's and Blu ray players often include netflix amongst many other things they can do in case you were considering an upgrade sometime.
 
arad85 said:
I think I figured out what was wrong with your xbmc setup you know (I know it's a bit late). Saw your thread on OCUK and it reminded me of a problem I had - the deinterlacing settings. If you choose the wrong deinterlacer in xbmc, it has to pull the file back into memory and deinterlace in software. This causes severe stuttering problems. I ended up reinstalling an xbmc because of this - just couldn't figure it out.

I figured it when it happened again after I'd played the same file on a different and more powerful xbmc installation.

Don't think netflix on xbmc is that good yet - so no help to the OP... :)

Edit: it seems the Windows version is fine.... just missing Silverlight in Linux apparently....
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Interesting, never thought of that. I've binned off the whole Htpc thing at the moment, while in theory it can be a fantastically versatile bit of kit I just didn't have the time to sit down and get it 100% how I wanted it. Hence I quite like the idea of the wdtv though.
 
wait a couple of weeks or so and have a look at 'raspberry pi' (probably not plug and play but you cannot beat the price!)
samsung bluray 5300 is net enabled but the interface speed left a little something to be desired.(which was a shame as I quite liked it)
 
RobertP said:
Internet TV's and Blu ray players often include netflix amongst many other things they can do in case you were considering an upgrade sometime.
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Not in the near future Robert, hence the possible want for one of the little boxes ... Although VM are supposed to be in talks with Netflix n co for the Tivo, but as with VM and everything they do: When is the big question :shrug:

bastic said:
I have wdtv live.
connected to my PC with series movies etc, over ethernet
there is Netflix that you can 'fool' that you are in USA for better content :)
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Might have to have a chat with you about that, Lukas :D
 
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Paulie-W said:
Not in the near future Robert, hence the possible want for one of the little boxes ... Although VM are supposed to be in talks with Netflix n co for the Tivo, but as with VM and everything they do: When is the big question :shrug:



Might have to have a chat with you about that, Lukas :D
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sure.
will answer ask many questions as possible :)
 
Highly recommend ATV2 with XBMC on it. I've got iPlayer/4OD AND the others. 1channel.ch is amazing! :D
 
neil_g said:
the ATV only do 720 though dont they?
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Correct, iam happy with 720 tho
 
I thought about ATV2 but 720p was not enough :)
 
So what do you need to know? It has HDMI, Ethernet, usb. You can connect external hdd via USB. PC or nas via wifi or Ethernet. Ethernet is better for streaming huge files( I was streaming 28gb files of lord of the rings with no stutter over Ethernet as wifi didn't manage)
You can setup media library and box will get all content info from the net.
And its easy to fool Netflix you are in us on it :)
 
I currently run an odler Popcorn hour, and although i love, i miss the online content.

I started salivating when i saw the Boxee, but then it was shot to pieces when I found out the lack of content for UK users. It's based on XBMC and looks ace. Although if it was possible to fool it into thinking you are in the US maybe you'd be able to get everything?

uk based review
 
bastic said:
So what do you need to know? It has HDMI, Ethernet, usb. You can connect external hdd via USB. PC or nas via wifi or Ethernet. Ethernet is better for streaming huge files( I was streaming 28gb files of lord of the rings with no stutter over Ethernet as wifi didn't manage)
You can setup media library and box will get all content info from the net.
And its easy to fool Netflix you are in us on it :)
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All i`ll probably use it for (to start with) is netflix, if i go down that route. VM have carp HD content at the moment, and as it sits, I`ve got 175 chanels of poop :lol: Ok give or take one or two shows I watch. Was thinking of just dumping the TV package and getting a streaming box instead.

More info on fooling it to believe i`m in the US would be great to know.
 
I switch between UK and US content :)

there is battle star gallactica on US one :)
 
bastic said:
I switch between UK and US content :)

there is battle star gallactica on US one :)
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Oh cool :D Is the the original, or the new show?
 
New one.
I have original on DVD :D
 
I love my Apple TV, stream from any of the pc's or apple products, use it to surf the web on my 42" plasma.

Sits behind the tv out of sight but neat enough to be onn view.

I too am happy with 720p for my needs.
 
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