Let's talk DVD players... - SV650.org

20-08-06, 01:58 PM

My current DVD player is about to enter silicon heaven (or should that be silicon hell?) after I smash it into a gazillion pieces cos it's a pile of crap.

It only plays discs when it feels like it, which sadly never seems to coincide with when I feel like it!! It was only a cheapo one though so I'm not too devastated...

So, I was seraching the web for a new player, when I came across this which looks like a good idea. I wanted a player that was DivX compatible anyway so that I can watch my, er, *ahem* downloaded films through my TV & stereo. But this would be even better cos I wouldn't even have to burn a disc with the film on it, just stream it directly to the player over the network.

I was just wondering if anyone had tried one or anything like it?

squirrel_hunter · 20-08-06, 02:06 PM

Not tried that, but have you considered a Graphics card with TV out?

Alternativly, just use your pc and get a bigger monitor

20-08-06, 02:10 PM

We use a chipped X Box that can access the network. If you get a decent chip it will play most formats and copied X Box games,

Hth

20-08-06, 02:24 PM

Squirrel - PC isn't close enough to the TV to use a TV out lead. Bigger monitor isn't really an option either due to a lack of desk space / money (already have a 17" LCD, so any bigger will mean lots more £££).

Furrybean - I sold my modded XBox a while ago, I was thinking of getting a 360 but I'm waiting for the PS3 to come out before i decide...

20-08-06, 03:01 PM

I got a cheap player from Asda that does Div X from a variety of flash memory cards.

The Kiss players are supposed to be good for streaming across a network.

Luckypants · 20-08-06, 03:38 PM

With the new HD format DVDs just around the corner (Blueray anyone?) I would wait a couple of months if you can. If you like full function DVS players, then wait until the new format is out or wait and standard DVD players will be dirt cheap.

And if your were thinking of gettin a new TV, most new HD ready sets will also act as a PC monitor (in RGB mode) natively, with 1280x1024 or 1024x768 resolutions. That way you can investifate the TV / PC / BB video streaming facility. And the IPTV system to be lauched by BT in the Autumn gives viadeo on demand over broadband, links to the BT homehub (and maybe any wireless router?) has a PVR built in and is HD ready.

Lots of options, take a look a what is coming round the corner, before spending cash.

20-08-06, 01:58 PM	#1
El Saxo Guest Posts: n/a	Let's talk DVD players... My current DVD player is about to enter silicon heaven (or should that be silicon hell?) after I smash it into a gazillion pieces cos it's a pile of crap. It only plays discs when it feels like it, which sadly never seems to coincide with when I feel like it!! It was only a cheapo one though so I'm not too devastated... So, I was seraching the web for a new player, when I came across this which looks like a good idea. I wanted a player that was DivX compatible anyway so that I can watch my, er, ahem downloaded films through my TV & stereo. But this would be even better cos I wouldn't even have to burn a disc with the film on it, just stream it directly to the player over the network. I was just wondering if anyone had tried one or anything like it?

20-08-06, 02:06 PM	#2
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Not tried that, but have you considered a Graphics card with TV out? Alternativly, just use your pc and get a bigger monitor __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

20-08-06, 03:38 PM	#6
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	With the new HD format DVDs just around the corner (Blueray anyone?) I would wait a couple of months if you can. If you like full function DVS players, then wait until the new format is out or wait and standard DVD players will be dirt cheap. And if your were thinking of gettin a new TV, most new HD ready sets will also act as a PC monitor (in RGB mode) natively, with 1280x1024 or 1024x768 resolutions. That way you can investifate the TV / PC / BB video streaming facility. And the IPTV system to be lauched by BT in the Autumn gives viadeo on demand over broadband, links to the BT homehub (and maybe any wireless router?) has a PVR built in and is HD ready. Lots of options, take a look a what is coming round the corner, before spending cash. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

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20-08-06, 02:10 PM	#3
furrybean Guest Posts: n/a	We use a chipped X Box that can access the network. If you get a decent chip it will play most formats and copied X Box games, Hth

20-08-06, 02:24 PM	#4
El Saxo Guest Posts: n/a	Squirrel - PC isn't close enough to the TV to use a TV out lead. Bigger monitor isn't really an option either due to a lack of desk space / money (already have a 17" LCD, so any bigger will mean lots more £££). Furrybean - I sold my modded XBox a while ago, I was thinking of getting a 360 but I'm waiting for the PS3 to come out before i decide...

20-08-06, 03:01 PM	#5
MattTheLoony Guest Posts: n/a	I got a cheap player from Asda that does Div X from a variety of flash memory cards. The Kiss players are supposed to be good for streaming across a network.