Multimedia harddrive advice wanted

[redheart]

Hello

 

I want to purchase a multimedia harddrive. My requirements

 

1:1TB hard drive

2:Ability to connect to my TV by HDMI

3:Must be able to play avi, mpeg, mkv and all high def formats etc etc

 

Any advice

[Uncle_Meat]

Yes.

 

In womens tennis, never bet on the heterosexual.

[kelster]

Hello

 

I want to purchase a multimedia harddrive. My requirements

 

1:1TB hard drive

2:Ability to connect to my TV by HDMI

3:Must be able to play avi, mpeg, mkv and all high def formats etc etc

 

Any advice

 

What hi-def formats are in the etc, etc? You want hi-definition, then get a bluray player.

 

As for playing avi files on yout TV, either get a dedicated player like the Neuros OSD or play through an xbox using Windows Media Extender. Neither come with in-built harddrives, which in any case would limit your storage.

 

The Neuros OSD - Digitally Store and Easily Access your DVDs, VHS tapes and Video media | Neuros Technology

 

Windows Media Center: Extenders

[Allan]

Hello

 

I want to purchase a multimedia harddrive. My requirements

 

1:1TB hard drive

2:Ability to connect to my TV by HDMI

3:Must be able to play avi, mpeg, mkv and all high def formats etc etc

 

Any advice

 

Check this one, ScreenPlay™ Pro HD Multimedia Drive.

 

Slightly cheaper, ScreenPlay Multimedia Drive.

[redheart]

Thanks...what do people think of this?

 

LaCie | 1TB LaCinema Classic USB 2.0 Multimedia Hard | 301397KUJ

[redheart]

What hi-def formats are in the etc, etc? You want hi-definition, then get a bluray player.

 

As for playing avi files on yout TV, either get a dedicated player like the Neuros OSD or play through an xbox using Windows Media Extender. Neither come with in-built harddrives, which in any case would limit your storage.

 

The Neuros OSD - Digitally Store and Easily Access your DVDs, VHS tapes and Video media | Neuros Technology

 

Windows Media Center: Extenders

 

 

I assumed if you got a multimedia harddrive that you could play .mkv and blueray files directly to you HD tv?

[hamstrung]

Yes.

 

In womens tennis, never bet on the heterosexual.

 

Quality

 

[The Dude Abides]

Welcome To Popcorn Hour

 

https://www.tvix.co.kr/eng/products/PVRR-3310.aspx

 

Two of the models i'll be looking at when i get around to buying one of the fuckers. Or i might just go down the HTPC route.

[redheart]

What does HTPC mean?

 

Any more advice I want it to play .mkv and H264 (I think).

 

Come on chaps

[redheart]

What do people think of this

 

 

Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player

 

Amazon.com: Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player: Electronics

[The Dude Abides]

What does HTPC mean?

 

Any more advice I want it to play .mkv and H264 (I think).

 

Come on chaps

 

Home Theatre PC. Basically a PC, but in your living room, used to play your movies, watch TV, music whatever.

 

What do people think of this

 

 

Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player

 

Amazon.com: Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player: Electronics

 

Heard good things. What would put me off that is there's no storage on it, you need to plug in an external HD, which means another plug, and more wires. Its cheap though, especially if you already have an external HD and it will play .mkv.

[redheart]

You do not need an extra plug if you have a portable usb drive, that gets its power from teh USB port.

 

There is a slight problem with some sound on mkvs.

 

I am not worried about hard drives, I can buy them separately.

 

I do not want to spend 250 on a popcorn hour if it may not be future proof

[RoboRiise]

You do not need an extra plug if you have a portable usb drive, that gets its power from teh USB port.

 

There is a slight problem with some sound on mkvs.

 

I am not worried about hard drives, I can buy them separately.

 

I do not want to spend 250 on a popcorn hour if it may not be future proof

 

 

Sorry, no suggestions from me mate as this isn't something I've done myself yet.

 

Just wanted to point out that future-proof digital multimedia is something of an oxymoron, just get the best kit you can comfortably afford right now and accept that in three years or so you'll probably have to upgrade again. Technology never stands still.

[redheart]

I have purchased the Western Digital player. I will let you know how it goes

[redheart]

The Western Digital player is excellent and provides brilliant high def viewing. Strongly recommended

[RedinSweden]

What do people think of this

 

 

Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player

 

Amazon.com: Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player: Electronics

 

That looks ace. It is exactly the sort of thing I have been looking for. I have just checked and they are about 80 quid here. I have 2 WD external drives totalling 1 Tb. Perfecto!