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Thanks, Kyle. I keep all my ~220 DVD ISOs in a single folder so I was worried about this.
This sounds almost perfect, can it do the Netflix downloads as well? Great article Kyle.
I'm not trying to be a nudge but, I just don't see the utility. Perhaps for a very select niche. I see it as basically offloading a number of tasks from your computer.
However, most geeks I know routinely leave their computers on and, with multi core computers the standard these days, I don't see media playback/recording impacting performance a whole lot.
The device provides an easy conversion tool between formats but, does anyone who regularly dl's content for viewing or burning not use some type of authoring software anyways? I guess I don't see the value for convenience in a roughly $100 piece of equipment that you have to add a HDD to anyways.
The TV is one of those places where, when you come home, you just want things to work, without a huge amount of tweaking or futzing with things.I'm not trying to be a nudge but, I just don't see the utility. Perhaps for a very select niche. I see it as basically offloading a number of tasks from your computer.
However, most geeks I know routinely leave their computers on and, with multi core computers the standard these days, I don't see media playback/recording impacting performance a whole lot.
The device provides an easy conversion tool between formats but, does anyone who regularly dl's content for viewing or burning not use some type of authoring software anyways? I guess I don't see the value for convenience in a roughly $100 piece of equipment that you have to add a HDD to anyways.
I'm not trying to be a nudge but, I just don't see the utility. Perhaps for a very select niche. I see it as basically offloading a number of tasks from your computer.
However, most geeks I know routinely leave their computers on and, with multi core computers the standard these days, I don't see media playback/recording impacting performance a whole lot.
The device provides an easy conversion tool between formats but, does anyone who regularly dl's content for viewing or burning not use some type of authoring software anyways? I guess I don't see the value for convenience in a roughly $100 piece of equipment that you have to add a HDD to anyways.
Honestly I did not know about this product before, but after seeing it on hardocp, I'm 98% sure I will buy one in the next few days...
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And I agree with your comments about the remote!! Grrrrrr....but the solution is a Harmony!!
I don't think the PBO can replace a HTPC, but it sure can complement it. I have my htpc in my bedroom and a PBO in my kids room.
Actually I'm thinking about install one on my minivan for traveling.
You will have to learn the remote. Patriot has allegedly stated they are not planning on providing the necessary information to Logitech.
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Is there anything that differentiates this from the WDTV Live! device? It sounds like basically the same device.
well aside from the drive bay and the interface they are pretty much the same.
None whatsoever. My Mediasmart WHS comes bundled with TwonkyMedia Server to do the job, but you could use TVersity, or (if the PBO supports it) Windows Media Connect, which is part of WHS, or (if supported) set up an SMB share.Any issues streaming from a WHS box?
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I think at this point almost EVERY content server (with the possible exception of Western Digital's) falls into the enthusiast sector.I can see where a sub $100 dollar set top box like this would be news but it isn't an enthusiast product. Most "enthusiasts" already have a home server or some variation there of in their homes. Attaching hard drives to this box and struggling to integrate it into your home network or have it exist as your home server seems half-assed and definately falls into the "value" sector.
It's more a case of paying-more-gets-you-more than which solution is enthusiast
but it doesn't support Bluray ISOs like the PBO does
funny thing.. we were just talking about modding one for car during lunch today .
unit should be small enough to fit in any car compartment, with low power requirement, this should be easy to mod. get a couple LCDs you get all your movies with you on trip.
let me know if you are going to do it.. sounds like a interesting project.
. Actually, I was talking about the PBO in that part of my post.. And your suggestion that the TVIX would be suited for a car A/V setup is funny since that's how they got their start. Essentially they realized there was a market beyond the car A/V scene and let the way with their products appx 5-6 years ago.
Actually, I was talking about the PBO in that part of my post.
The option to have the dual tuners in the TVIX is nice, but it doesn't support Bluray ISOs like the PBO does.
I would buy the PBO in a heartbeat for $300 if it would mount Bluray and HDDVD ISOs with full menu support, had an interface like 7MC with MediaBrowser and MetaBrowser, gigabit NIC, and the option to add a single or dual tuner.
Even the way it currently is it is tempting but I need HD DVD support and a better browsing option for larger libraries.
I don't think the PBO or any other media player in its price range has the necessary hp to have an interface like Media portal, XBMC much less 7MC.
not sure why ISO DVD or ISO BR is an fully useful option to have files be to big for network and take all day to send them to the device hdd.
Been able to play any MKV file (norm h.264/AC3 or DTS) and AVI old and new Xvid formats and been able to do it very well is what is needed
can you even stream an 9-15gb mkv file that is 1080p over an 100mb based network, i thought the bit rate be to high on some of them?
the network connection is the Big let down for this unit for the most part
the device is very interesting, and the review you done for it very well as i have been looking for one recently, thats not priced to much
can you even stream an 9-15gb mkv file that is 1080p over an 100mb based network
not sure why ISO DVD or ISO BR is an fully useful option to have files be to big for network and take all day to send them to the device hdd.
Been able to play any MKV file (norm h.264/AC3 or DTS) and AVI old and new Xvid formats and been able to do it very well is what is needed
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I don't think the PBO or any other media player in its price range has the necessary hp to have an interface like Media portal, XBMC much less 7MC.
That's why I would buy it for triple the current price with those features.
not an enthusiast product