Networked Media Players - Play External HDD Content on TV

saildrive · 22nd March 2010, 16:48

Guys

Can any of these HDD's be connected with the Aux of a Car Stereo..... at the same time store movies that can be watched over on TV's

Think it would be great if there exists a HDD like this! Pardon my ignorance if this sound utterly stupid

niv26 · 24th March 2010, 11:10

Can I connect wireless USB stick to WD TV player? Will it work or it has to be LIVE version only. I don't want to have cables around TV and will play only youtube kind of videos so bandwidth is okay with 'G' network.

Any comments.

the_maassk · 24th March 2010, 12:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by niv26

Can I connect wireless USB stick to WD TV player? Will it work or it has to be LIVE version only. I don't want to have cables around TV and will play only Youtube kind of videos so bandwidth is okay with 'G' network.

Any comments.

It is possible with a custom (Brad) firmware but it only works with specific WiFi USB sticks. Check this URL:

Wifi usb adapter configuration with WD TV | WDTVC.com

arjunrudra · 22nd May 2010, 07:33

Guys I want to buy a portable media player and confused between the archos 7 (320 gb) and the new archos 5 (500gb).
I personally like the archos 5 as I thin the processor is a little quicker than the 7 , more gb for lesser price.
What are the advantages of the archos 7 other than the big screen and the battery life.

arjunrudra · 27th May 2010, 06:27

Probably this will pep you up to reply !

SirAlec · 27th May 2010, 15:11

I think battery life is bit better. but aren't they both extremely expensive.

Brix · 27th May 2010, 15:24

Didnt read the whole thread but this:

Nationite HDVP-1 player. I have one.

This is if you're on a budget. Available through eBay and MP3nation.

arjunrudra · 29th May 2010, 07:44

After much reviews and readings I have decided to go for the Archos 5 android with 500 gb.
The thing is in india They charge 28k and in the US they charge just 21k.
So still thinking.

Sawyer · 7th June 2010, 17:59

Can someone from Pune tell me where I can buy the WD HD media player? I have not been able to get it in Landmark/Croma/Staples.
Also, Croma has a Iomega player with a 1 TB drive built in, for about Rs 12 k. It has HDMI 1080p outputs, and is internet ready.
Would that be a better buy than the WD player?

omishra · 8th June 2010, 09:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sawyer

Can someone from Pune tell me where I can buy the WD HD media player? I have not been able to get it in Landmark/Croma/Staples.
Also, Croma has a Iomega player with a 1 TB drive built in, for about Rs 12 k. It has HDMI 1080p outputs, and is internet ready.
Would that be a better buy than the WD player?

Try at
A V Xellence
19/21 Akshay Complex, Near Madhuban Hotel,
Dhole Patil Road, Pune - 411001

On the other hand, why not look at xtreamer? (Xtreamer.Net - Home) I bought it recently. It is great with 42" panni plasma. Mostly I use SD content from shared location on desktop and YouTube. BTW, from them I bought 2 USB WLAN and xtreamer Sidewinder too.

the_maassk · 8th June 2010, 09:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sawyer

Can someone from Pune tell me where I can buy the WD HD media player? I have not been able to get it in Landmark/Croma/Staples.
Also, Croma has a Iomega player with a 1 TB drive built in, for about Rs 12 k. It has HDMI 1080p outputs, and is internet ready.
Would that be a better buy than the WD player?

Last I checked with WD, the WD TV Live model (the one with network connectivity) was still to land in India. Might have landed now. Anyways, I went ahead and bought mine from 20north and was delivered in a week. It cost me around 7k. Have had it for around 5 months. Works well, especially with custom firmware

Spitfire · 8th June 2010, 09:56

Does anyone have the Nbox TV Media Player? Sounds like a good product at the price.

Sawyer · 8th June 2010, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by omishra

Try at
A V Xellence
19/21 Akshay Complex, Near Madhuban Hotel,
Dhole Patil Road, Pune - 411001

On the other hand, why not look at xtreamer? (Xtreamer.Net - Home) I bought it recently. It is great with 42" panni plasma. Mostly I use SD content from shared location on desktop and YouTube. BTW, from them I bought 2 USB WLAN and xtreamer Sidewinder too.

Thanks, I will try there.
Does X streamer work the same way, in terms of the 1080p output? Also, I am not sure of the point in taking the internet enabled versions - I will not take a cable to the device and I am not sure how well the wifi will support it. I am looking to just play portable HDD content on the HDTV.

Mr.Bangalore · 8th June 2010, 13:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitfire

Does anyone have the Nbox TV Media Player? Sounds like a good product at the price.

instead try out the amkette flash tv.

Spitfire · 8th June 2010, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Bangalore

instead try out the amkette flash tv.

Oh thanks.

How is this product? And whats the cost?

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niv26 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 354 Thanked: 98 Times	Can I connect wireless USB stick to WD TV player? Will it work or it has to be LIVE version only. I don't want to have cables around TV and will play only youtube kind of videos so bandwidth is okay with 'G' network. Any comments.
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arjunrudra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gurgaon/Chennai Posts: 1,577 Thanked: 201 Times View My Garage	Guys I want to buy a portable media player and confused between the archos 7 (320 gb) and the new archos 5 (500gb). I personally like the archos 5 as I thin the processor is a little quicker than the 7 , more gb for lesser price. What are the advantages of the archos 7 other than the big screen and the battery life. Last edited by arjunrudra : 22nd May 2010 at 07:35.
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SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,395 Thanked: 727 Times	I think battery life is bit better. but aren't they both extremely expensive.
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Brix BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 585 Thanked: 24 Times	Didnt read the whole thread but this: Nationite HDVP-1 player. I have one. This is if you're on a budget. Available through eBay and MP3nation.
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arjunrudra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gurgaon/Chennai Posts: 1,577 Thanked: 201 Times View My Garage	After much reviews and readings I have decided to go for the Archos 5 android with 500 gb. The thing is in india They charge 28k and in the US they charge just 21k. So still thinking.
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Sawyer Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 2,666 Thanked: 1,793 Times	Can someone from Pune tell me where I can buy the WD HD media player? I have not been able to get it in Landmark/Croma/Staples. Also, Croma has a Iomega player with a 1 TB drive built in, for about Rs 12 k. It has HDMI 1080p outputs, and is internet ready. Would that be a better buy than the WD player?
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Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 778 Times	Does anyone have the Nbox TV Media Player? Sounds like a good product at the price.
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