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Media centre type thing - Sparkystav - 13-08-2019
Right people need some advice.
Basically in the new house ive run ethernet to behind all the teles in the house, they go back to a switcher unit attached to my router, and also my "WD my book" harddrive.
Now i can watch films directly from the hard drive through my network with my xbox but i want a small box that does that so i can have the same feature on the other teles in the house.
needs to be pretty cheap and simple so the missus can use it lol
what can i get?
thanks
Media centre type thing - DaveEdin - 13-08-2019
Maybe a bare bones shuttle pc you can spec up particularly for the job? And look at mythbuntu when considering software for it...
Media centre type thing - Stoney - 13-08-2019
I use twonky software though have heard the one mentioned above is good too. Pulls files from phone and laptop etc to tv.
Just get a cheap hdmi streaming box gadget. Plenty on ebay, sorry can't recommend any specifically. I've got one in my bedroom, but it's older and not that great!
Spend a little more and get a web connected blue ray player, thats what I use in the living room.
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Media centre type thing - Sparkystav - 13-08-2019
I need 2 though and have to be simple for the missus.
Don't watch a lot on discs to be honest.
Got a link to any of the streaming boxes so I know what I'm looking for?
Media centre type thing - alamkhan3980 - 13-08-2019
Check out the WD TV Live. You can pick them up for reasonable price on eBay.
Media centre type thing - P.Lindblom - 13-08-2019
alamkhan3980 Check out the WD TV Live. You can pick them up for reasonable price on eBay.I recently bought one of those for my parents. It seems they are able to use it, which means it's VERY easy to use
At home I've got a TViX HD Slim S1. It's a bit more advanced but still easy to use. I've also heard good things about the D-Link Boxee.
Media centre type thing - Stoney - 13-08-2019
Sparkystav I need 2 though and have to be simple for the missus.
Don't watch a lot on discs to be honest.
Got a link to any of the streaming boxes so I know what I'm looking for?
Those WD TV ones are similar to what I meant. As long as they are network linked. No link at the mo as on phone.
I occasionally play disks, but primarily use the blue ray to go on youtube and as a media sever interface, similar to what I think you want. My sony one is great. Was £99 last christmas, so with it being an older model now, ebay clearance or second hand could be a bargain to be had.
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Media centre type thing - jay_russell - 13-08-2019
why not just get a dvd / bluray player with network dlna built in. or one of these
http://www.trustedreviews.com/Netgear-EVA2000-Digital-Entertainer-Live_Peripheral_review
not to bad in price
Media centre type thing - Sparkystav - 13-08-2019
jay_russell why not just get a dvd / bluray player with network dlna built in. or one of these
http://www.trustedreviews.com/Netgear-EVA2000-Digital-Entertainer-Live_Peripheral_review
not to bad in price
I don't want to spend much and don't need a disc player built in to be honest.
Like the netgear but as I need 2 a but pricey. But that's the sort of thing I want thanks
Media centre type thing - Sparkystav - 13-08-2019
I take it back Jay. Found the netgear box on eBay £25. Snapped one up will report back.
Like it cause all my router, repeater, and switcher are netgear as well. Thanks