Which HD Multimedia Player

[Gnome]

There are lots of info on the net but just one of the things I read were on here - http://www.hifivision.com/media-streaming-players/14028-nice-article-chipsets.html

Ah good info. Though it doesn't really seem like the guy provides info in terms of which is better. I mean he says output quality is better on the Sigma but doesn't provide tests or any type of benchmark he used? Also lacks Real Media support (on the Sigma). To me it looks like the Sigma is great if you plan on viewing DVDs/Blu-ray and need PVR functionality. Popcorn hour uses the Sigma though and people say it is a really good player. After all it isn't all about hardware.

Also doesn't mention details around the newest RealTek chipset (1085), although I've found some info on Tomshardware about that:

The 500 MHz RTD1185 will replace the RTD1283 in media players with encoding functionality (along with digital tuners). The RTD1073 will be replaced by a 500 MHz RTD1085, which internally supports gigabit Ethernet, SATA, and PCIe. Realtek also has a new value-oriented controller called RTD1055, without network support.

Realtek talks about offering the most complete audio/video format support with its new chipsets, including all popular HD codecs. We'll need to wait for the next generation high-def media players to emerge toward the end of 2010. Hopefully, they'll support the latest HD audio formats (Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio), which are not supported by the RTD1073/RTD1283)

Btw. I think I made an error: The Mede8er and AC Ryan probably use the 1073DD+ but I'm not certain now.

 

[wise_guy]

nope

so my only option really is AC Ryan

what about this one.its on special at frotosa for about R1 300 with a 1TB internal HDD
http://www.pcworld.in/product/review/compro-videomate-network-media-center-950-1482010

 

[mercurial]

Ah good info. Though it doesn't really seem like the guy provides info in terms of which is better. I mean he says output quality is better on the Sigma but doesn't provide tests or any type of benchmark he used? Also lacks Real Media support (on the Sigma). To me it looks like the Sigma is great if you plan on viewing DVDs/Blu-ray and need PVR functionality. Popcorn hour uses the Sigma though and people say it is a really good player. After all it isn't all about hardware.

Also doesn't mention details around the newest RealTek chipset (1085), although I've found some info on Tomshardware about that:


Btw. I think I made an error: The Mede8er and AC Ryan probably use the 1073DD+ but I'm not certain now.

Yeah. I do feel that Realtek will be overtaking Sigma as their chipsets are cheaper and most companies are buying them now.

 

[quiktek]

PLAYON by AC Ryan rocks...

 

[GPSJane]

WD TV has a problem with networking. Don't get it. Rather spend more on something better,

 

[Gnome]

WD TV has a problem with networking.

Care to elaborate?

 

[Park@82]

WD TV has a problem with networking. Don't get it. Rather spend more on something better,

Care to elaborate?

yeah?

 

[techead]

well guys, I cancelled my order for the mede8er... not going down that road where I have to transcode every second MKV file.... :erm:

gonna place my order for the AC RYAN rather... or maybe I should get an iPod touch... haha!!!

 

[Gnome]

Do you watch a lot of HD content?

 

[techead]

all my series and movies are HD.....

 

[PostmanPot]

well guys, I cancelled my order for the mede8er... not going down that road where I have to transcode every second MKV file.... :erm:

gonna place my order for the AC RYAN rather... or maybe I should get an iPod touch... haha!!!

Strange. I've never needed to "transcode" anything. Every .mkv has played... :erm:

Like I said - hot air IMO.

 

[techead]

Strange. I've never needed to "transcode" anything. Every .mkv has played... :erm:

Like I said - hot air IMO.

not hot air dude.... Just go look on the mede8er forums, def a prob....

honestly though, how much HD stuff do you download? just movies? just series?

 

[Gnome]

Strange. I've never needed to "transcode" anything. Every .mkv has played... :erm:

Like I said - hot air IMO.

LOL! Not one for heeding overwhelming evidence ey?

 

[PostmanPot]

not hot air dude.... Just go look on the mede8er forums, def a prob....

honestly though, how much HD stuff do you download? just movies? just series?

It's never been a problem until Gnome started posting about it...

All the popular mkvs play flawlessly. Series and movies.

 

[Gnome]

It's never been a problem until Gnome started posting about it...

LOL, I didn't create those forum posts or announcements or firmware updates (by other vendors). Are you seriously going to say I created this problem from fiction and somehow manufactured proof?

You are more deluded than I thought...

 

[MJ INC]

Strange. I've never needed to "transcode" anything. Every .mkv has played... :erm:

Like I said - hot air IMO.

Same here. I've downloaded over 5000 mkv's and everyone has played on my mede8tor but I guess it may be a problem for some.

 

[techead]

LOL, I didn't create those forum posts or announcements or firmware updates (by other vendors). Are you seriously going to say I created this problem from fiction and somehow manufactured proof?

You are more deluded than I thought...

LOL

calm down gents

its quite possible that he hasnt had a problem... but in the upcoming months I promise you he will

the amount of series I download is scary, so not going to risk it!

 

[techead]

Same here. I've downloaded over 5000 mkv's and everyone has played on my mede8tor but I guess it may be a problem for some.

:O

 

[PostmanPot]

Same here. I've downloaded over 5000 mkv's and everyone has played on my mede8tor but I guess it may be a problem for some.

Thanks for your input. That would confirm my suspicions then.

 

[techead]

you rather believe some random dude who said he has downloaded 7.5 TB of data erm than actual posts on the mede8er forum

sigh @ that