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stiltman
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Post Posted: Oct 30, 2009 09:44 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
B-Rad has updated his homebrew to flashable now.
Still no confirmation for hub support though.
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T-Fish
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Post Posted: Oct 30, 2009 13:06 Posts View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
MJA wrote:
redwudz wrote:
I just ordered one from Provantage. $116US plus shipping, etc. The LAN setup sounds interesting. If I could avoid booting my HTPC everytime I want to watch a video on my projector, that would be a big bonus. smile.gif


Newegg has the Western Digital WD TV Live Media Player (Generation 2 of the WD TV) for $109.99 after Coupon Code: EMCHDD10C (Exp 10/16). $1.99 Shipping.


the cheapest i've found around here is $165 sad.gif (and newegg doesn't ship overseas) bah!

MJA
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Post Posted: Oct 30, 2009 14:22 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
right now amazon is selling it for $119 with free shipping,but u have to wait close to a month to get it

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KKFP9Y/ref=ox_ya_oh_product

stiltman
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Post Posted: Oct 30, 2009 14:50 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
MJA wrote:
right now amazon is selling it for $119 with free shipping,but u have to wait close to a month to get it

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KKFP9Y/ref=ox_ya_oh_product


WOW, 1-2 months wait!
I didn't think it was that popular
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MJA
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Post Posted: Oct 30, 2009 15:18 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
I got the wireless adapter(airlink101) ,and I'm still waitig for the player

redwudz
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Post Posted: Oct 30, 2009 15:41 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
I tried a cheap Edimax USB 'N' adapter and it works fine, though it's not on their list. It sets up easier with the WD box than it did with my laptop. laugh.gif But I have it hooked to the wired LAN now. I had a problem with it dropping the wired LAN connection after 5 minutes. Just a problem with the settings. Works fine now.

I also ordered a Optical>Coaxial adapter from MonoPrice to convert the audio format so I can use my 5 input coaxial audio switcher instead of changing the surround amp inputs all the time. About $12US.

It does output optical audio at the same time as HDMI. smile.gif

T-Fish
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Post Posted: Oct 30, 2009 17:22 Posts View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
MJA wrote:
right now amazon is selling it for $119 with free shipping,but u have to wait close to a month to get it

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KKFP9Y/ref=ox_ya_oh_product


that only ships to the U.S. for free.
last time i bought something from amazon, i paid $3.50 for the dvd and $15 for the shipping confused.gif

MJA
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Post Posted: Oct 30, 2009 17:27 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
what about amazon uk ?

jman98
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Post Posted: Oct 30, 2009 17:48 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
MJA wrote:
what about amazon uk ?


Normally that would be a great suggestion, but if I remember correctly Amazon.uk has a policy of shipping electronics only to the UK and Ireland. They won't even ship electronics to continental Europe. They will, however, ship DVDs and books anywhere.

MJA
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Post Posted: Oct 30, 2009 19:08 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
what kind of union is this ? laugh.gif

stiltman
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Post Posted: Nov 04, 2009 17:00 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
stiltman wrote:
B-Rad has updated his homebrew to flashable now.
Still no confirmation for hub support though.


Looks like the latest vesion can use USB Hubs, but only under folder view.
Bummer, I just usually use all video to access videos
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yonidass
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Post Posted: Nov 08, 2009 08:27 Posts View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
Does anyone know if the new player supports multiple audio tracks in MP4 containers? I know that it does with MKVs, but the first generation doesn't support that in MP4s, at least not yet.

Thanks

jagabo
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Post Posted: Nov 08, 2009 09:30 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
yonidass wrote:
Does anyone know if the new player supports multiple audio tracks in MP4 containers?

Yes, it does. At least some. I have an MP4 file with Xvid video and two MP3 tracks. I can switch between them.

MP4 support is not as good as MKV support though. Some h.264 videos aren't smooth (like playing 12 fps instead of 24 fps) in MP4 but play fine after remuxing to MKV.

yonidass
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Post Posted: Nov 09, 2009 13:51 Posts View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
Thanks for the info jagabo. Good to know in case I upgrade, though it would be nice if they could include this support in the first generation player.

Delta2
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Post Posted: Nov 09, 2009 15:13 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
Hi,

WDTV Live doesn't have any fan inside, right ?

jagabo
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Post Posted: Nov 09, 2009 16:13 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
No fan. Idle power consumption (including wall wart): 4 watts. Playing 1080p60 from a 8 GB thumb drive: 8 watts.

Wink Dinkerson
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Post Posted: Nov 09, 2009 18:52 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
I was glad to see that Amazon, finally states Nov 18 availability, and no longer the 1-2 months wait. I ordered mine last night, and shows a Nov 12 ship date. I had the 1st gen WD TV, but returned, when it didn't support VOB files. I have a WD 1TB drive loaded and ready to use, as well as, gigabit wired home for streaming.

Now I am looking for a quality HDMI switch, since my 3 (or 4) year old Sony XBR only has 2 HDMI connections, but that is for another thread.
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redwudz
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Post Posted: Nov 09, 2009 19:14 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
I just updated to a 5 input HDMI switch from Monoprice and it works great. The LED operations may confuse you at first, but it does a good job of switching the inputs. http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id= ... p;format=2

They also have other models with less inputs. I added some HDMI cables (6' purple for $1.92US smile.gif ) and a optical>coaxial adapter for the WD Live to work with my coaxial audio switcher. I already had a HDMI splitter on the output of the HDMI switch so I can view with my projector or my LCD monitor. My projector is on the end of a 45 foot HDMI run and it all works with no problems.

The WD Live has been working great. So much easier to use than the Philips 5990 for external drives. biggrin.gif

Wink Dinkerson
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Post Posted: Nov 10, 2009 00:14 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
Thank you for the response, that is the switch that I have been looking at. I discovered monoprice, while looking for ethernet cables, and I have been pleased with their products, price, and shipping. Glad to read another positive about their 5x1 switch, I read on their site that it can be synchronized with the Harmony remotes, which I have the 880. I will be purchasing in the morning.
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MJA
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Post Posted: Nov 10, 2009 10:50 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
stiltman,
is there a way to access facebook?

btw. I bought mine from bestbuy for $119 + $20 off $100 using paypal .final price after tax is $109.

stiltman
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Post Posted: Nov 10, 2009 14:05 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
MJA wrote:
stiltman,
is there a way to access facebook?.


Not that I know of with the OEM firmware
I haven't heard anyone ask about Facebook as a video site.
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stiltman
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Post Posted: Nov 10, 2009 16:41 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
http://twitter.com/WDTVLive
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Thought WD TV Live couldn't get any better? You're wrong! In a few days we'll be releasing an update so check back for details


http://wdtvforum.com/main/index.php?topic=2645.msg21367#msg21367
Quote:
Focus is mainly bug fixes - a few minor enhancements. We have some big releases planned around the end / beginning of the year.

-ScottWD

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misterbill
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Post Posted: Nov 17, 2009 07:18 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
MJA
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Post Posted: Nov 17, 2009 09:02 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
I checked for updates ,but nothing came up on the player.

btw.If I try to force the player to play .MOV .The WDTV2 will stop playing any format until I unplug it from the back.even clips from youtube will not play.

jagabo
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Post Posted: Nov 17, 2009 09:27 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
MJA wrote:
I checked for updates ,but nothing came up on the player.

I tried that too. No luck. But if you go to the web site, download the file, and follow the instructions you'll get the update.

redwudz
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Post Posted: Nov 17, 2009 13:36 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
I had to DL and install from a USB drive also.

edong
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Post Posted: Nov 17, 2009 14:10 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
What are the pros and cons of buying either this WDTV Live or PC with HDMI port? I'll be more interested in the quality arguments. Thanks.

redwudz
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Post Posted: Nov 17, 2009 14:49 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
A PC should be able to play just about any format, with the right programs installed. You can also install a HDTV tuner to access video from cable or a satellite. But the cost is $500 - $1000 or more.

The WDTV can play quite a few formats. It also has some internet access and can also access video over a LAN from other computers on your system, including a wireless LAN. It does have HDMI and digital audio output. It also can use USB drives for extended video storage. If your primary intent is to play video, it's one option to a full HTPC computer. I think it's a great addition to a system for simple video access. If you have a surround sound amp and a viewing system, LCD, Plasma, or projector, it's a good alternative to a PC. It doesn't replace a PC, but the cost is about $120US. smile.gif

EDIT: To address quality issues. Not many. A PC gives you more playback adjustments, depending on the player. But I see no real quality differences playing back a HD MKV video and audio from the WDTV compared to my HTPC. I send the HDMI out to a projector with a 12' screen and the audio goes to my audio surround sound amplifier.

misterbill
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Post Posted: Nov 18, 2009 13:27 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
misterbill wrote:
Update for the WDTV LIVE.

http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/updates/?family=wdfwdtv_live


This is the new Firmware for the player. It looks like it takes care of a bunch of minor glitches. It also closes the hole for being able to play 1080p over component cables. If that is of concern, you might not want to update.

I have played MOV files from my camera with no problems.

MJA
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Post Posted: Nov 18, 2009 15:20 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
misterbill wrote:
misterbill wrote:
Update for the WDTV LIVE.

http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/updates/?family=wdfwdtv_live


This is the new Firmware for the player. It looks like it takes care of a bunch of minor glitches. It also closes the hole for being able to play 1080p over component cables. If that is of concern, you might not want to update.

I have played MOV files from my camera with no problems.


can you play.MOV from a flash/hd?

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