Networked DVD Players

[bocamojo]

Does anyone have a networked DVD player? What has been your experience with it so far? How well does it play your recorded videos from your PC? I was just browsing, and found this link to an Oritron NPD3117 On-media networked DVD player: Link . It sounds, in theory, to be very cool, if it works good. You can get either wired or wireless configurations, which is cool, but you have to make that choice when you buy the unit, I think. As far as media types, this one has the capability to play mpeg-1, mpeg-2, mpeg-4, divx, mp3 and wma. That pretty much covers me. I am curious at what resolutions encoded video will play, and perhaps with divx, if all encoded media is supported (from 3.x to 5.x). Any input would be welcomed.

 

[chocoruacal]

You could achieve the same results with a Playstation 2 and some accessories. But it does look interesting. I bet its fun trying to network the player with Windows

 

[DaveSimmons]

One point is you'll probably want a wired connection (not wifi) for mpeg2 and high-quality divx unless the player supports G not just B. wifi B claims 11 mbps but is usually only 2-3 even under perfect test conditions. Wifi should be fine for MP3.

 

[lbird]

how would you use a playstation 2 for this kind of application?

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: lbird
how would you use a playstation 2 for this kind of application?

mod chip

 

[Baronz]

You could almost do the same with an HTPC, If you used really budget parts

This has a remote and is in a nice package, and probably has a better interface, so this is a better deal.

Pretty cool, never knew these things existed.

How would one network this with a computer though?

 

[jepatbentley]

This definitely looks cool in theory, but I do not know anyone who has had an Oritron DVD player last more than 6 months. IMO they are the worst brand for dvd players, and if you buy it you will be wasting your money.

 

[lbird]

I am trying to get my high speed internet signal to my 65" TV, that is why the DVD player sounds interesting...I do not have a TV out on my computer & tried the TV view gold which I hated. Without replacing my video card does anyone have a reasonable solution for me?