Networked Media Players - Play External HDD Content on TV

gopinathann · 24th August 2009, 11:14

WDTV is planning to release a new version with built-in ethernet support.

nishantgandhi · 24th August 2009, 13:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by gopinathann

WDTV is planning to release a new version with built-in ethernet support.

Yes, pics have already been leaked. See the following links:
WD TV-2 spruces up Western Digital's already attractive media player offering

Western Digital - WD TV 2 HD

Leaked Western Digital TV-2 Media Player Reveals Modest Upgrades, Codec Support - Western Digital - Gizmodo

Western Digital confirms WDTV Version 2, may add Ethernet to sneakernet hit | Home Cinema Choice

Electric Echoes: WD TV-2 Live Media Player

Western Digital’s WD TV 2 snapped “in the wild”

hrishig · 24th August 2009, 16:24

chk this

WD TV Mini Media Player ( WDBAAL0000NBK )

This is w/o HDMI but still goood

Rehaan · 24th August 2009, 18:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajaydelhi

Guys,

Check this out Xtreamer in India for INR 10K.

National Computrade News (NCN) - Xtreamer media player and streamer now on debuts in India.

Rgrds,ajay

Thanks ajay!!

I just came to this thread to see if anyone had any experiences with the Xtreamer and if it was available in India.

I guess the 10k pricetag is a bit of a premium though!

cya
R

ajaydelhi · 26th August 2009, 19:04

A friend of mine bought Xtreamer from xtreamer.net 2 months ago and got delivery yesterday.

He had to pay Rs.2,100/- as custom duty.

So overall damages were (Euro 119)8500+2100 = 10600.

Saw somebody else also paying same amount on other forum.

Thats bad, for personal use, custom duty - not fair.

By the way I am buying through Indian Dealer for Rs.9,990/- all inclusive and they have assured delivery latest by 5th September. I paid them on 24th.

Rehaan · 7th September 2009, 18:42

Thanks for those details ajaydelhi. I am thinking of buying one as a present for my parents within the next 2weeks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajaydelhi

....they have assured delivery latest by 5th September....

Did you get it? Or did you get a reminder that we live in India?

Would love to hear your experience with :
1) Buying the xtreamer in india.
2) Views on the Xtreamer itself.

Thanks,
R

Ketan · 7th September 2009, 18:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajaydelhi

A friend of mine bought Xtreamer from xtreamer.net 2 months ago and got delivery yesterday.

He had to pay Rs.2,100/- as custom duty.

So overall damages were (Euro 119)8500+2100 = 10600.

Saw somebody else also paying same amount on other forum.

Thats bad, for personal use, custom duty - not fair.

By the way I am buying through Indian Dealer for Rs.9,990/- all inclusive and they have assured delivery latest by 5th September. I paid them on 24th.

I understand that xtreamer is not sold anywhere in stores, you have to order online. Is this an authentic dealer?

for now, Xtreamer is coming with the wireless adapter for free, are you getting that offer when you order it from India dealer?
How about the warranty? are you going to get the warranty when you buy from India dealer?
Deliery time is going to be another thing that we have to consider, I have heard that xtreamer ships within 3 days of ordering it online now as they have started mass production.

Has anyone compared this with the newer version of PCH? (its C-200 I guess) - I know PCH is bit costlier, may be because of the processor they have and amount of RAM they use (double than xtreamer I guess) , apart from that what are other differences, I coudl see Xtreamer supports more no of file formats compared to PCH. any review / comparision will help for sure.

and lastly, could you please let me know the contact details for Xtreamer india dealer?

kaushik_s · 7th September 2009, 19:01

It seems some people already got the delivery of the xtreamer by the indian dealer. Wish the price was 7k as it's everywhere else (99 euro). I would probably now wait and see how the WD TV 2 gives a fight to xtreamer. Probably that'll make the prices come down to a lower level.

donzerus · 7th September 2009, 19:04

With Sony PS3 Slim out and priced at $299, I think it's a steal at that price. Will that be a better buy than WDTV ? But, it may take a long time for the prices to come down here in India

Ketan · 7th September 2009, 19:07

My friend has got the delivery a couple of weeks back, I saw that device last week but could never demo things. all in all looks nice device, currently it has got 2.5" HD casing, I'm waiting for the one that comes with 3.5", that should let you fit a larger capacity disk and also help with some heat emission!!

I'm still waiting for some of the questions above, lets see if Ajay can provide some review / first hand experience.

Rehaan · 7th September 2009, 20:38

From Ajaydelhi's earlier post :

Quote:

...Xtreamer is available in India through online purchase at india.sales@xtreamer.in at a price of Rs. 9990 only....

National Computrade News (NCN) - Xtreamer media player and streamer now on debuts in India.

cya
R

Ketan · 7th September 2009, 20:50

okay, I got to it a bit later, already wrote them and they are replying instantly. it seems the offer on free shipping and free wifi is upto September 10 only.

I'm interested to get the newer device where they are going to allow you to accomodate 3.5" HDD (more capacity drives can be accomodated). Checking with them on when is this new device going to be available! We may not get the offers by then.

ajaydelhi · 7th September 2009, 23:03

Dear Rehaan,

I got it on 3rd Sep.

It was an amazing experience buying it. I got most of replies of all replies in minutes.

Product delivered 2 days ahead of commitment. Spoke to them and personally thanked them.

Enclosing some of the pics.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rehaan

Thanks for those details ajaydelhi. I am thinking of buying one as a present for my parents within the next 2weeks.

Did you get it? Or did you get a reminder that we live in India?

Would love to hear your experience with :
1) Buying the xtreamer in india.
2) Views on the Xtreamer itself.

Thanks,
R

Ketan · 7th September 2009, 23:38

Nice pictures Ajay,

I'm planning to buy one soon. is that the Onkyo HT you have? which model is that?
I've got 5105B. I was out of action for long time on these pieces, i will be getting a couple of HDMI cables soon and start setting up all devices (T-Sky, 360, Philips 5996 and xtreamer if I get it in near future).

Rehaan · 9th September 2009, 15:54

Hi Ajaydelhi,

Thanks for the pics!

I have a Q regarding the online video watching (youtube and others) :

1> How many sites/sources are there
2> How easy is it to navigate with the remote etc (eg. search for a particular youtube video etc)

Thanks,
R

24th August 2009, 11:14	#151
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hrishig BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 466 Thanked: 180 Times	chk this WD TV Mini Media Player ( WDBAAL0000NBK ) This is w/o HDMI but still goood
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26th August 2009, 19:04	#155
ajaydelhi Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	A friend of mine bought Xtreamer from xtreamer.net 2 months ago and got delivery yesterday. He had to pay Rs.2,100/- as custom duty. So overall damages were (Euro 119)8500+2100 = 10600. Saw somebody else also paying same amount on other forum. Thats bad, for personal use, custom duty - not fair. By the way I am buying through Indian Dealer for Rs.9,990/- all inclusive and they have assured delivery latest by 5th September. I paid them on 24th.
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7th September 2009, 19:01	#158
kaushik_s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,088 Thanked: 164 Times View My Garage	It seems some people already got the delivery of the xtreamer by the indian dealer. Wish the price was 7k as it's everywhere else (99 euro). I would probably now wait and see how the WD TV 2 gives a fight to xtreamer. Probably that'll make the prices come down to a lower level.
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7th September 2009, 19:04	#159
donzerus BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 62 Thanked: 28 Times	With Sony PS3 Slim out and priced at $299, I think it's a steal at that price. Will that be a better buy than WDTV ? But, it may take a long time for the prices to come down here in India
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7th September 2009, 19:07	#160
Ketan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 442 Times View My Garage	My friend has got the delivery a couple of weeks back, I saw that device last week but could never demo things. all in all looks nice device, currently it has got 2.5" HD casing, I'm waiting for the one that comes with 3.5", that should let you fit a larger capacity disk and also help with some heat emission!! I'm still waiting for some of the questions above, lets see if Ajay can provide some review / first hand experience.
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7th September 2009, 20:50	#162
Ketan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 442 Times View My Garage	okay, I got to it a bit later, already wrote them and they are replying instantly. it seems the offer on free shipping and free wifi is upto September 10 only. I'm interested to get the newer device where they are going to allow you to accomodate 3.5" HDD (more capacity drives can be accomodated). Checking with them on when is this new device going to be available! We may not get the offers by then.
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7th September 2009, 23:38	#164
Ketan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 442 Times View My Garage	Nice pictures Ajay, I'm planning to buy one soon. is that the Onkyo HT you have? which model is that? I've got 5105B. I was out of action for long time on these pieces, i will be getting a couple of HDMI cables soon and start setting up all devices (T-Sky, 360, Philips 5996 and xtreamer if I get it in near future).
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9th September 2009, 15:54	#165
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,046 Thanked: 34,082 Times	Hi Ajaydelhi, Thanks for the pics! I have a Q regarding the online video watching (youtube and others) : 1> How many sites/sources are there 2> How easy is it to navigate with the remote etc (eg. search for a particular youtube video etc) Thanks, R
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