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elshagon
Jan 30, 2009, 6:43:32 PM1/30/09
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I've been debating between the WD player or the Popcorn Hour player
for a few weeks. I'd like to have the network ability. My current
receiver doesn't have HDMI, so it would mean upgrading that as well.
Perhaps I'll just wait until next fall to do the receiver and see if
there's any new players out by then. It is a great way to go vs. a
HTPC.
On Jan 30, 1:42 pm, Tab Cursor <pbridge...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey,
>
> I just discovered a great new (inexpensive) player from Western
> Digital. It's called the WD HD TV player. It does not play DTS WAVs or
> DVD-A discs, but pretty much everything else. That includes Bluray
> level rips in 1080P and 6-channel surround. Remarkable for the price.
>
> It does NOT do network media streaming. If you don't mind copying
> files to your external hard drive...Check this one out. It literally
> replaced my Home Theater PC...It's simple remote (some argue about
> this) convinced me that this is a great way to go...They encourage you
> to buy a portable hard drive to go with it. WD includes a stand, but
> other brands are readily available...AWESOME and better than my last
> Home Theater PC that cost so much more...And forget about Soundblaster
> X-FI...This trumps it any day of the week.
>
> Take care,
>
> Tab Cursor
for a few weeks. I'd like to have the network ability. My current
receiver doesn't have HDMI, so it would mean upgrading that as well.
Perhaps I'll just wait until next fall to do the receiver and see if
there's any new players out by then. It is a great way to go vs. a
HTPC.
On Jan 30, 1:42 pm, Tab Cursor <pbridge...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey,
>
> I just discovered a great new (inexpensive) player from Western
> Digital. It's called the WD HD TV player. It does not play DTS WAVs or
> DVD-A discs, but pretty much everything else. That includes Bluray
> level rips in 1080P and 6-channel surround. Remarkable for the price.
>
> It does NOT do network media streaming. If you don't mind copying
> files to your external hard drive...Check this one out. It literally
> replaced my Home Theater PC...It's simple remote (some argue about
> this) convinced me that this is a great way to go...They encourage you
> to buy a portable hard drive to go with it. WD includes a stand, but
> other brands are readily available...AWESOME and better than my last
> Home Theater PC that cost so much more...And forget about Soundblaster
> X-FI...This trumps it any day of the week.
>
> Take care,
>
> Tab Cursor
RW
Jan 31, 2009, 10:22:16 AM1/31/09
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I have one these devices (WD TV) and really enjoy it. I do wish it
had network connectivity, but that's a minor nit. The sound quality
is terrific and the user interface is quite intuitive and easy to
navigate. If you'd like to be able to hear or see some of the
terrific downloads to be had from the Surround Hubs, this device
warrants your attention...
Best Wishes,
-RW-
had network connectivity, but that's a minor nit. The sound quality
is terrific and the user interface is quite intuitive and easy to
navigate. If you'd like to be able to hear or see some of the
terrific downloads to be had from the Surround Hubs, this device
warrants your attention...
Best Wishes,
-RW-
elshagon
Jan 31, 2009, 3:00:00 PM1/31/09
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Hey RW, I know this player probably doesn't do mlp, but will it allow
playback of the 5.1 wav's or flac's? I figured one of these players
would be great for playback of mlp's extracted from dvd-audio, but
would probably have to be converted to another format first.
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playback of the 5.1 wav's or flac's? I figured one of these players
would be great for playback of mlp's extracted from dvd-audio, but
would probably have to be converted to another format first.
>
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bob maddock
Jan 31, 2009, 3:39:49 PM1/31/09
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In your experience, does it support dts-encoded flac files? I haven't been able to get mine to recognize any multichannel files.
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Terry del Fuego
Jan 31, 2009, 9:53:28 PM1/31/09
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On Jan 31, 3:32 pm, Tab Cursor <pbridge...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Before I bought this player, I looked at the Popcorn Hour player as
> well. That also sounds like a great player...Maybe it plays MLPs and
> DTS Waves... If someone has that one, I'd love to hear about it, too.
I *seriously* doubt it will play MLP. I know it can play FLAC and I
*think* it will do DTS FLAC OK, but I would absolutely *not* recommend
it as a music player. I've had one for months and think it's great
for video, but the little bit I fooled around with it for audio made
it clear that it's incredibly clumsy for anything other than playing
one file at a time. If you really need to be able to play DTS or AC-3
from a FLAC, you're much better off with a Squeezebox. It will only
do audio, but it will do it very, very well.
> Before I bought this player, I looked at the Popcorn Hour player as
> well. That also sounds like a great player...Maybe it plays MLPs and
> DTS Waves... If someone has that one, I'd love to hear about it, too.
I *seriously* doubt it will play MLP. I know it can play FLAC and I
*think* it will do DTS FLAC OK, but I would absolutely *not* recommend
it as a music player. I've had one for months and think it's great
for video, but the little bit I fooled around with it for audio made
it clear that it's incredibly clumsy for anything other than playing
one file at a time. If you really need to be able to play DTS or AC-3
from a FLAC, you're much better off with a Squeezebox. It will only
do audio, but it will do it very, very well.
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