Media Players (WDTV for example)

noodler

I would like to get the father one of these for Father's Day and would probably purchase from Komplett if they weren't in such a meltdown at the moment.

Can anyone recommend one of these? Their TV is HD ready but only has a DVI port (so I guess they wouldn't get sound on MKV or other HD files).

Would it be possible to get one of these delivered before the weekend?

yoshytoshy

I think pc world are selling the wdtv for 89 ,the older model with hdmi.

cable842

Im looking for one for my parents too. dont want too spend too much now.

but get them too get a full hd one in power city there good value.

if your goin too spend the money try komplett and get a this baby

http://www.komplett.ie/Komplett/product/ZKB_03ELEC/11_MEDIAPL/productdetails/15481572/AC_Ryan_Playon!_ACR-PV73100_Digital_multimedia/ACR-PV73100-1TB/default.aspx

and mkv is a great format for picture quality and sound I dont think id spend that much on my parents but its a beast.

your spending the big money cause its a 1tb hard drive in it.

noodler wrote: »

I would like to get the father one of these for Father's Day and would probably purchase from Komplett if they weren't in such a meltdown at the moment.

Can anyone recommend one of these? Their TV is HD ready but only has a DVI port (so I guess they wouldn't get sound on MKV or other HD files).

Would it be possible to get one of these delivered before the weekend?

noodler

There is a reason I am not purchasing from Komplett.

I dont think the drive is necessary ftm.

I am looking at a 1080i one from Amazon.co.uk for £40

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Western-Digital-1080i-Media-Player/dp/B002KQ2JKQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1275995239&sr=8-3

cable842

well if you want your dad too watch high end stuff then the komplett thing is the way too go.

Id buy it for myself never mind the price. I didnt the whole plugging in usb thing and it annoyed the crap out of me

I built a shuttle computer put a 1 tb hard drive in it with a hdmi connection and a decent processor and ram. cost me 250 total.

its tiny and its a beauty

http://us.shuttle.com/

if you want anything advice on movies advice pm me mate i'll help you out

Amalgam

noodler wrote: »

There is a reason I am not purchasing from Komplett.

I dont think the drive is necessary ftm.

I am looking at a 1080i one from Amazon.co.uk for £40

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Western-Digital-1080i-Media-Player/dp/B002KQ2JKQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1275995239&sr=8-3

That device is fine for normal bog standard 'DVD rips', but it has limitations on the size of the video resolution it will play back, so read the reviews carefully to understand what you're buying.

Users on that Amazon link have done a good job of pointing out the good, as well as bad things, about the player.

Amalgam

If you're just playing back standard rips, this device might suit you.. and not break the Piggybank.

£17.98 inc. delivery with 'CYCLONE30' discount code.

(Bargain Alerts) Sumvision Cyclone Micro HD Movie Player.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055891152

cable842

Id go with him on that. its is the best for the price.

but can it only show upto 720p

glic83

noodler wrote: »

I would like to get the father one of these for Father's Day and would probably purchase from Komplett if they weren't in such a meltdown at the moment.

Can anyone recommend one of these? Their TV is HD ready but only has a DVI port (so I guess they wouldn't get sound on MKV or other HD files).

Would it be possible to get one of these delivered before the weekend?

dvi doesnt play any sound at all you will have to use the optical lead for that part,personally like the ac ryan mini or xtreamer but seeing as its for your parents the wd hd player shoud be ok