Re: best HD media player to replace xbmc

["John Risby" <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Simon, that's a really useful breakdown.

I would be using hdml and 5.1, and network wise it would be wired but the
elite is 100 more than the arcade so not sure that makes sense just for the
cables?

If I got an arcade, and If I can use a USB HDD later on, then that option
i=
s
always there should the need arise.

I had a bit of a read earlier and it seems the 360 can play divx ok now
(which I had in my head they couldn't).

It might be a good option. Does anyone want to chip in with an argument
against? ;)

Thanks again,
John

2008/9/22 Simon Coates <simon@xxxxxxx>

> John,
>
> All Xbox 360s are the same console with HDMI - split into 3 versions
as
> follows (ignoring gaming stuff)
> Arcade - no HDD - basic video lead
> Premium - 60GB HDD - component/5.1 lead
> Elite - 120GB HDD - black case - HDMI lead and phono/5.1 lead (this
lead =
is
> a rare item and is only available with Elite)
>
> Best way to get music and video is to stream from MCE or Vista.  360
HDD
> would only be useful for you to locally store ripped CDs or Xbox Live
> downloaded video and IPTV.  If you want to use HDMI and optical 5.1
then,
> daft as it may sound, might be an idea to get an Elite as it comes
with a=
ll
> the leads.
>
> Don't bother with wireless for HD content.
> You can attach an external HDD (FAT32 or Mac HFS+ formats) via USB
> Also the 360 makes a good job of upscaling standard DVD
> 360s can be a bit noisy but the newer ones are much quieter and the
autum=
n
> update is suppose to improve it even more.
> You would probably want an IR remote (approx =A320) or just use a
Pronto
> etc...
> You can plug in your portable MP3 player for additional music or
camera o=
r
> compatable card reader for photos.
> No 3rd part software available.
> Check your existing files to see if they are compatible with 360 -
loads =
of
> info on avforums and elsewhere.
>
>
> Regards
>
> Simon
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>  From: John Risby
>  To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
>   Sent: 22 September 2008 12:14
>  Subject: Re: [ukha_d] best HD media player to replace xbmc
>
>
>  Hi Simon,
>
>  I haven't recently considered it, no. What model would be needed,
would
> the
>  arcade manage it (sorry if that's basic, I've not read up on which
one
> does
>  what but I'll have a read during my lunch).
>
>  I have a linux fileserver which stores video and mp3 for xbmc. I
never
>  really use the xbmc hard drive apart from to store xbmc itself.
Presumab=
ly
>  that would work fine rather than streaming from xp or vista?
>
>  How does it stack up against XBMC ? Presumably there are no
third-party
> apps
>  available? To be honest, as much as it's nice having additional apps,
> really
>  I only use xbmc for video and music.
>
>  Thanks
>  John
>
>  2008/9/21 Simon Coates <simon@xxxxxxx>
>
>  > John
>  >
>  > Have you considered an Xbox 360 with XP MCE or Vista streaming
the
> content?
>  > 360's price was reduced on Friday. Also, there will be a
dashboard
> update
>  > in autumn that will improve the interface for video, music TV
etc...
> It's
>  > not just a games console!
>  >
>  > Regards
>  >
>  > Simon
>  >
>  >
>  > ----- Original Message -----
>  > From: John Risby
>  > To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
>  > Sent: 21 September 2008 23:28
>  > Subject: Re: [ukha_d] best HD media player to replace xbmc
>  >
>  >
>  > Thanks Phil
>  >
>  > Does anyone else have any experience of a HD media player?
>  >
>  > Or does anyone know of a UK source for the Popcorn Hour (the
A-100 is
> fine
>  > if anyone here is selling and moving up to the A-110?) or is it
a case
> of
>  > just ordering from the states and waiting?
>  >
>  > Thanks
>  > John
>  >
>  > 2008/9/21 Phil Harris <phil@xxxxxxx>
>  >
>  > > Now Plex on an Apple TV - that would be nice! :-D
>  > >
>  > > Phil
>  > >
>  > > > -----Original Message-----
>  > > > From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On
>  > Behalf
>  > > > Of Mal Lansell
>  > > > Sent: 21 September 2008 10:33
>  > > > To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
>  > > > Subject: Re: [ukha_d] best HD media player to replace
xbmc
>  > > >
>  > > > Turns out I was thinking of the AppleTV, rather than
Mac Mini. :-(
>  > > >
>  > > > Phil Harris wrote:
>  > > >
>  > > > > Nope.
>  > > > >
>  > > > > Do a Google for "Mac Mini 1080p"...
>  > > > >
>  > > > > Phil
>  > > > >
>  > > > >
>  > > > >
>  > > > >
>  > > >
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