Amazon FireTV

kianm said:
Hmm that's a bummer that you cant get Dolby from Netflix via the roku, but is it entirely just because roku doesnt have optical digi out so you can't connect it directly to an AV receiver?
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Well I don't have an AV receiver to start with and the home theather system does not support DD+ via HDMI. Problem lies in the fact that the Roku does just forward the signal and requires a device that can support DD+ on the receiving end. So the Fire will be the solution as it supports full DD+, my WD did that too.
 
i bought mine already, had it delivered to a friends address in NY. He will drop it off for me later today, when he arrives back from the states
 
r3d1al said:
i bought mine already, had it delivered to a friends address in NY. He will drop it off for me later today, when he arrives back from the states
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Please let us know what you think about the device when it comes, would appreciate feedback on the local experience
 
Latest Amazon Fire TV developments if anybody is interested ...
APPS Working:
Adobe Flash with Firefox *Thanks destinal*
Allcast - Reported
Dropbox - Works but you cant install apk this way
Firefox *Thanks PHAMOS1*
Remote. Media Center TV *Thanks PHAMOS1*
ES File Explorer *Thanks PHAMOS1*
MX Player *Thanks PHAMOS1*
AirReceiver *Thanks PHAMOS1*
HBO GO *Thanks PHAMOS1*
TimeWarner App *Thanks georgieff*
Xfinity TV Go - Works - Reported

XBMC Versions that work
Frodo XBMC
SPMC 12.4.2 *Thanks Koying from XBMC* Download
Gotham XBMC
XBMC FireTv Version *Thanks Koying from XBMC* modified gotham version that works with fire tv and allows DTS, Dolby Digital passthrough. - Download

APPS NOT Working:
WWE Network - Doesnt Work

Emulators:
ePSXe for Android - Reported
FPse for Android - Installs but reports that the controllers arent registering correctly - Reported
Snes9x EX+ - Reported

Hardware Working:
Keyboards/Mouse
Logitech K400
Logitech K520 - Reported
Logitech K750 - Reported
logitech K800 - Reported
Lenovo Mulitimedia Remote N5902 - Reported
Hausbell Mini H7 2.4GHz Wireless Entertainment Keyboard with Touchpad for PC
Mele Pro F10 - *Thanks MejDam*
DiNovo mini - Keyboard works but no mouse *Thanks DealLQ* - Reported
FAVI Entertainment SmartStick Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad Mouse - Reported

Controllers
Xbox 360 Wired - Reported
Xbox 360 Wireless with Dongle - Reported
PS4 Wired - Buttons map incorretly
Ouya Controller - I have tested
Madcatz Mojo (with dongle) - I have tested
Moga Controller - Reported

Video Formats:
720p - Works - SPMC and XBMC FireTv Version
1080i - Works - SPMC and XBMC FireTv Version
1080p - Works - XSPMC and XBMC FireTv Version

Audio
DTS: Works (SPMC and XBMC FireTv Version through HDMI and through optical audio)
Dolby Digital: Works (SPMC and XBMC FireTv Version through HDMI and through optical audio)

Loseless Audio: have these options disabled under system - audio - disable DTS-HD and TrueHD else you'll get nothing but static. it will atleast pass it as stereo.
DTS-HD MA: doesnt work with HDMI (in case you are wondering, optical audio doesnt support DTS-HD MA)
TrueHD :doesnt work with HDMI (in case you are wondering, optical audio doesnt support DTS-HD MA)

Bluray Remux (XBMC FireTv Version)
AVC, 1080p, High @ 4.1, DTSHD-MA, 5.1 - Video and audio plays fine as long as you disabled DTS-HD passthrough and run as stereo
AVC, 1080p, High @ 4.1, TrueHD, 7.1 - Video and audio plays fine as long as you disabled TrueHD passthrough and run as stereo
VC-1, 1080p, AP@L3, TrueHD, 6 - Video displays but tons of frame drops (firetv doesnt suppot hardware decoding of VC-1) but audio will play fine.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703716
 
Saw their ad on Hulu:

[video=youtube;HHoNQrxG_8M]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHoNQrxG_8M[/video]

Heh. 'Hello, pants.'
 
Yes, I also saw the ad on Hulu Plus. This could be the device that brings streaming to the masses! I wouldn't be surprised if Amazon's instant streaming service overtakes Netflix in the next year or two.
 
No international shipping available though so would need to jump through another hoop to get it to SA and therefore drive up the price :-(
 
@Yotch Yep, I blew my Roku. Great memory you've got!

I have a Roku for the bedroom and in the lounge I use a combination of smart tv, ps3 and htpc for Netflix, Hulu, Plex, XBMC and Sky Go.

The wife is enjoying xbmc hence the fire tv to possibly replace the Roku.
 
SL1v3R said:
No international shipping available though so would need to jump through another hoop to get it to SA and therefore drive up the price :-(
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YOU can use postbox courier buying from the amazon uk store, they cheaper then the us store
 
Decisions decisions decisions, roku3 or FireTv
 
Anyone watched the Hulu amazon Fire tv ad with Gary Busey?
It cracks me up everytime with his crooked eyes and mad mouth, talking to the lamp and his pants, "hello lamp, hello pants".

[video=youtube;HHoNQrxG_8M]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHoNQrxG_8M[/video]
 
I see it available on ebay with worldwide shipping.
I am keen to try it out but would like a local review first
 
DrJohnZoidberg said:
Yoh, that's a bit pricey.

When I ordered my Roku 3 (which was also $99 at the time) it landed here at R1,300 all inclusive direct from Amazon. I think I'll wait for Amazon :D
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That must be Gary Busey's website?
Why you ask?
Because he's bat **** cray cray asking that price ;)
 
I don't think Amazon will be opening the Fire tv up for international shipping as they will probably only be offering it to countries who are eligible for the Prime service. The point of the device and possibly why I think it's subsidised, would be to drive up subscriptions and in turn revenue for its online TV offering.

The price of R1899 is probably fair based on where the Rand is right now and to accommodate the forwarding charges to overcome the international shipping limitations. The guy is probably making R200-R300 profit for his efforts.
 
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