Monday, October 31, 2011

Panasonic DMP-BD655 networked Blu-Ray Disc Player

Experience excellent audio and visual definition with Panasonic's DMP-BD655K Blu-ray Disc Player. The crystalline clarity of 1080p Blu-ray Disc movies and DVD upscaling brings your DVDs to the highest possible quality level. Panasonic DMP-BD655K Blu-ray Disc Player: * BD-ROM BD-Live * BONUSVIEW * BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-MV(BD-RE version3) * JPEG BD-R/BD-R DL BD-MV (BD-R version2) * DVD-RAM Playback * DVD-VR, JPEG, AVCHD DVD-ROM DVD Video * DVD-R/-RW/-R(DL) Playback DVD Video * DVD-VR, AVCHD, JPEG/ MP3 (DVD-R/ DVD-R DL ) +R/+R(DL)/+RW 3 Playback Video * AVCHD CD, CD-R/-RW 4 Playback CD-DA * MP3, JPEG SD Memory Card * VIERA Link HDAVI Control 5 * Wireless Sytem Ready * VIERA Cast * Audio/JPEG navigation menu * Night Surround Mode * Dialogue enhancer

Amazon Sales Rank: #22643 in Office Product Brand: Panasonic Model: DMP-BD655 Format: CD-ROM Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 6.00 pounds Full HD 1080/60p High Precision 4:4:4 DVD upscaling to 1080p Signal System NTSC Digital Noise Reduction Dolby TrueHD Decode and Bitstream output Diagonal Processing Precise Pixel Generation

Most helpful customer reviews 20 of 22 people found the following review helpful. NetFlix ready By Bookluver Just got this today at CostCo (special for 119.00). My 18y/o daughter had this up and running in 30 minutes. We're watching a NetFlix movie as I write this. I'm not a techie so can't go into detail like some reviews... But it's great to have a nice Blue Ray DVD player that we can get streaming video from online. We own a 50" Panasonic plasma TV with a Panasonic home theater. Everything works together perfectly. 13 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Good with the right research. By Luvlee I recently got this blu ray player to replace a dvd player and was happy with the outcome. This is a fantastic blu ray player it's sleek and slim and produces great quality from both dvds and blu rays. Now why this is rated so low is because people didn't do their research. Yes this is netflix ready and a networking player but it requires a $70 dollar add on in order to do it. If you have the cash it's fantastic and a great home theater addition. I highly recommend this product don't let the low star rating discourage you the reason it's low is because of the add on not coming with the player. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Great Blu-ray Player By Sean I was somewhat hesitant to buy this player due to some negative reviews but found it at a great price and have not regretted it. What I love best about this player is how it works with my TV. I wanted to buy a Panasonic Blu-ray player because we have a Panasonic 42" 720p television and the Viera Link works great. What is so awesome for us is that the TV remote operates the main functions you need and works through the television set so we don't need to have the cabinet open in order to see the player which is awesome since our 1 1/2 year old son loves to mess with it. Blu-rays and DVDs look spectacular and I did not buy it for internet applications although it is convenient that firmware can be downloaded directly to the player and we will get Netflix eventually. Bottom line, great blu-ray player! See all 13 customer reviews...

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Zotac ZBOX Intel Atom D525 1.8 GHz Dual Core with Blu-ray All-in-One Mini-PC ZBOXHD-ID34BR

Experience stunning high-definition Blu-ray video playback in glorious 1080p with the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray HD-ID34 powered by Next-Generation NVIDIA ION technology with 512MB of DDR3 video memory. NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology enables the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray HD-ID34 to deliver perfect Blu-ray video playback using the integrated slot-load Blu-ray drive with native 1080p video output to let users experience the movie the way directors intended. An Intel Atom D525 joins the Next-Generation NVIDIA ION graphics processor to form an energy-efficient duo able to deliver a premium computing experience with rich audio, video and web capabilities with the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray HD-ID34. Class-leading expansion capabilities equip the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray HD-ID34 with room to accommodate one mini-PCI Express slot in addition to the standard two USB 3.0, USB 2.0 port, combo eSATA 3.0 Gb/s and USB 2.0 port, DVI, HDMI, S/PDIF optical outputs, 6-in-1 memory card reader and 802.11n WiFi – a 250GB hard drive and 2GB of DDR2 memory are included.

Amazon Sales Rank: #8088 in Consumer Electronics Brand: Zotac Model: ZBOXHD-ID34BR Original language: English Dimensions: 3.50" h x 12.00" w x 13.50" l, 5.65 pounds CPU: Unknown 0 MHz Memory: 0MB Unknown Hard Disk: 0GB Processors: 1 Intel Atom D525, 2GB Memory, 250GB Harddrive Next-Generation NVIDIA ION GPU with 512MB DDR3 video memory 4x Blu-ray Disc Drive, 8x DVD+-R/RW/ROM compatible, 24x CD-R/RW/ROM compatible Card Reader: SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/Xd HDMI and Dual-link DVI-I outputs, RJ45, 2 x USB 3.0 and 1 x USB 2.0 ports

Most helpful customer reviews 27 of 28 people found the following review helpful. I just had a nerdgasm, but a couple drawbacks By James A. Suddarth Pros: -Bluray. Woohoo! -Very thin/light/quiet/small. And I mean quiet!! -Attractive, has options in BIOS to turn off the blue light which is great! -I created a bootable SD card using Windows7-USB-DVD-tool.exe ... if you want to create a bootable SD/USB flash card from a DVD ISO, this is the best way to do it!! Worked like a charm on this unit. -Reasonable speeds... one of the best nettops out there, this is new hardware folks. Cons: -Only one legacy usb port, for some reason my legacy usb devices and thumb drives don't work in the newer high speed usb ports on this, needed to buy a usb hub to be safe. -250GB HD? You do realize people are dishing out $500 for this thing, and using it almost entirely as a livingroom media solution, most likely to rip DVD's, etc... I would expect 500GB at the VERY LEAST. -Would have been happier with more than 2GB RAM, especially at this price point, but that will suffice for most applications of this box. This is not as big of a deal to me. -If you use NetFlix streaming to a TV like I do, be prepared that HD encoding will slow down majorly on this box at times. I turn off HD feature on NetFlix streaming entirely to avoid this. These units are hardware equipped for Flash acceleration, unfortunately NetFlix uses MS Silverlight. This is not Zodac's fault and does not count against them in this review, just pointing that out because I know other people will be trying the same stuff. Overall, you can't get a much sexier nettop than this, but I have to give honest criticism where it is due. Don't cheat your customers on basic necessities. You should have had one less USB 3.0 port, and one more legacy port. This isn't 2015 yet. And you went cheap with the 250GB HD, IMO. I would have gladly spent a few extra bucks for 500GB. But again, gosh this thing looks sexy in my living room next to my TV. Love showing it off. Come to think of it, haven't tried overclocking yet... can't comment on the overclockability of this unit. EDIT: my CPU overclocks stable at 206MHz (base speed) without any changes in fan speed/voltage AND, buy this HD Decoder card that fits perfectly on this Motherboard in the extra mini-pcie slot, it makes a huge difference in your ability to watch streaming HD video without lag/choppiness: (search google for "logicsupply" which is where I got mine, and get the Broadcom Hardware Decoder BCM970015 - PCIe Mini Card (BCM970015)) It was on sale for $35 from this same website when I bought it a couple weeks ago... now it's at $50. Still well worth it. 13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Very nice packaging of capabilities, poor WiFi, maybe scrimping on memory and disk By Douglas B. Moran Overall, this is a very nice design, both in the tradeoffs and the layout, especially the connectors (some quibbles below). My admiration as an engineer for how well they packed so much into a small package gives it one star of "extra credit" that offset the deduction of one star for the collection of minor problems.This review does not summarize the readily available specs, but adds details that I expect are useful to an "enthusiast", which in turn I hope will help you decide whether this is the system for you.NOT JUST HTPC: Although the Blu-ray drive causes this system to be considered a HTPC (Home Theater PC), it and similar "nettop" models from Zotac and competing manufacturers (ASUS, Acer, Lenovo,...) could be suitable in a range of other uses. If I was still Corporate, I would experiment using it in conference rooms and sending out with sales reps for presentations: uses where it will be connected to a projector/big screen and controlled with a wireless keyboard and pointing device. Laptops are currently used for this, but the convenience of having an integrated display and keyboard has been diminished by much of that usage shifting to smart

Saturday, October 29, 2011

LG Infinia 42LV5500 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz LED-LCD HDTV with Smart TV

The 42LV5500 delivers LED picture quality that along with a whole lot more. You can tap directly into instant entertainment with Smart TV and with TruMotion 120Hz refresh rate sports and faction movies never looked better.

Amazon Sales Rank: #420 in Home Theater Size: 42-inch Color: Black Brand: LG Model: 42LV5500 Dimensions: 24.30" h x 1.20" w x 39.80" l, 42.00 pounds Display size: 42 Smart TV allows you to access limitless content, thousands of movies, customizable apps, videos and the best of the web all organized in a simple to use interface TruMotion 120Hz technology lets you see sports, video games and high-speed action with virtually no motion blur LG's LED technology provides a slim profile and delivers amazing brightness, clarity and color detail, as well as greater energy efficiency Full HD 1080p gives it superior picture quality over standard HDTV. You'll see details and colors like never before. A contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1 delivers incredibly vibrant colors and deeper and darker blacks

Internet-Ready Devices Internet-ready devices use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content to your television, whether it's streaming video from Netflix, new music from Pandora, or a quick glance at today's weather forecast. Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications. Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision. Learn more about Internet-ready devices and HDTVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you'll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center. LV5500 1080P LED TV The LV5500 delivers LED picture quality along with a whole lot more. You can tap directly into instant entertainment with LG Smart TV*, and with TruMotion 120Hz refresh rate, sports and action movies never looked better. THE EASIEST ACCESS TO LIMITLESS CONTENT. LG Smart TV lets you access a limitless world of entertainment in a way that's easier and more fun than ever before. It's smart made simple. CUSTOMIZABLE DASHBOARD We put all your LG Smart TV entertainment—from apps to streaming video to live TV—all in one place, and just how you want it. INNOVATIVEMOTION-SENSING REMOTE Our LG Smart TV has a smart way to control it. The Magic Motion remote is easy to use, with intuitive point-and-click control and just five buttons. ACCESS UNLIMITED CONTENT FROM: KEY TECHNOLOGIES YOU WON'T BELIEVE YOUR EYES. Tired of dark scenes or dull colors? LG's LED technology provides a slim profile and delivers amazing brightness, clarity and color detail, as well as greater energy efficiency compared to conventional LCD TVs. LESS BLUR. MORE ACTION. TruMotion 120Hz technology lets you see sports, video games and high-speed action with virtually no motion blur. Now your TV can keep up with your fast-moving entertainment. CUT LOOSE WHEN YOU'REWIFI READY. Getting your LG broadband–enabled TV connected to online contest is easy when you are WiFi Ready. If you have existing wireless broadband, setting it up is simple and you don't need to worry about messy wires. ADDITIONAL FEATURES DOUBLE THE DETAIL. This stunning picture is the reason you wanted HDTV in the first place. With almost double the pixel resolution, Full HD 1080p gives it superior picture quality over standard HDTV. You'll see details and colors like never before. MAKE DIGITAL DEVICES COMPATIBLE. To build a digital network, you need digital devices. That's obvious. But unless those devices are compatible, it won't be much of a network. DLNA Certified devices work together. SAVE MORE THAN ENERGY. Earning the ENERGY STAR means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. For TVs, it means they save energy both in standby and active (when they're on) modes. ENERGY STAR–qualified TVs use about 30% less energy than standard units. FIND THE PERFECT PICTURE. Get easy self-calibration with on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements such as black level, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels. Take the guesswork out of picture adjustments with this simple-to-use feature. It's not actually magic, but it will sure seem that way. VIEW IT IN THE RIGHT LIGHT. Let your TV do the adjustments for you. Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting and color conditions in the room for a more enjoyable viewing experience. WISE AND NOT WASTEFUL. With our Smart Energy Saving Features, you can conserve money and energy. ISFCCC READY. LG's ISFccc Ready HDTVs contain the detailed standards necessary for professional calibration of brightness, contrast, tint, sharpness, color levels and much more to meet local lighting conditions for both daytime and nighttime viewing. Settings are added to preset modes for easy access from your LG remote. * Wireless Internet connection & certain subscriptions required and sold separately. The Magic Motion Remote does not come equipped wtih all LG Smart TV enabled TVs and a separate purchase may be required. The Hulu Plus service is available via a firmware update. The LG web browser does not support Flash 10 or HTML 5, therefore, access to certain web content may be limited or unavailable. LG 2011 LED/LCD Feature Comparison Series LW6500 LW5600 LV5500 LV3700 LV3500 LV2500 LK520 LK450 LK330 Models: 47", 55", 65" 47", 55" 42", 47", 55" 42", 47", 55" 37", 42" 22", 26", 32" 42", 47", 55" 32", 37", 42" 32" High Definition Resolution 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 720p 1080p 1080p 720p LG Smart TV TruMotion 120Hz/240Hz 120Hz 120Hz 120Hz Dynamic Contrast Ration 9M:1 8M:1 5M:1 4M:1 3M:1 1M:1 150k:1 100k:1 70k:1 LG Cinema 3D 2D to 3D Conversion LED Plus w/Local Dimming Magic Motion Remote Y, sold sep. Wi-Fi Ready DLNA Certified LED Backlighting Intelligent Sensor Picture Wizard II ENERGY STAR Qualified Smart Energy Saving ISFccc Ready HDMI/USB 4, 2 4, 2 4, 2 3, 2 3, 1 3, 1 3, 1 3, 1 3, 1 The wi-fi adapter is included with this item.

Most helpful customer reviews 161 of 169 people found the following review helpful. First day impression By M. R. Reynolds See my uploaded pictures. I selected this TV based on size and the good picture I saw on this model at Sears. Purchased from Amazon after price shopping. UPS delivered a slightly scuffed up shipping box. The shipping box said it had the AUSYLJR panel. I compared the LG web site contrast ratio to the two different Amazon stated contrast ratio and none agree. Installing the base with eight screws was easy. After my DW assisted me in carefully lifting the TV to the top of my dresser I was ready for the smoke test. But first I noticed a small factory nick on the frame under the protective sticky tape. One star deduction for this blemish. On power up the set went into a simple set up mode but I was stopped cold when it first wanted to scan OTA channels. I hooked up some powered rabbit ears and let it automatically do it's thing. Once that was done I switched the input to an HDMI cable from my cable box and all looked good. It was quite easy getting a WiFi connection. All I had to do was enter my Linky password. Then I clicked on Netflix and got an authorization message. Meanwhile the TV started updating its software which took maybe 10 minutes. After it rebooted I discovered that it erased my Linky password so I entered that again. Now for the Netflix test. I selected the documentary Restrepo, hooked in my headphones and began the Netflix test. Immediately I was blown away by the video and audio quality I was watching. Trust me. It was outstanding ! ! Second day impression: The few free LG apps are a joke. The Facebook app is not very good compared to the Facebook PC web site. The TV broadcast image seemed a lot darker than I liked so I turned off the energy saving mode which solved the problem. I noticed that when my cable DVR, in pause mode, went to a black screen with a small moving screen saver image there was a less black area around the moving image. The Amazon price just dropped on this model. Amazon then agreed to match their new lower price - one time only. First week impression: The LED lighting slightly leaks through the air vent holes on the back of the set. This LG TV is still displaying an outstanding picture but I'm not much a fan of LED TVs. I prefer my older Samy 650 LCD only model in my TV room. This TV was assembled in March 2011 and sold to me by Amazon in April 2011. Amazon seems to change the price up and down on this TV nearly everyday. The LG shipping box goes to trashman today because I'm keeping my baby. Second week impression: Discovered that you don't need to install any LG supplied software to easily play mp3's or see jpg's that are located on any of your local network's computers. 48 of 48 people found the following review helpful. Life is Good By E. J Tastad Update 7/6/11: Firmware update 4.0.11 adds hulu plus. This will be of interest to some users. Pros: Nice large crisp picture Huge number of picture adjustments Low Power consumption Includes Wireless Network Adapter that can act as a router Viewing angle Cons: Not many apps Had to configure for best image quality for movies Auto back light becomes annoying (disable it) Some light bleeding is noticeable on black backgrounds with white text. Bottom Line: Nice TV. Remote is easy to use, controls are intuitive. It offers a huge number of picture adjustments for calibration purposes. Lots of inputs, and nice slim design. The image is nice and sharp (and not overly sharp). Browse the internet review sites to find some values for setting image parameters up for best image quality (or at least a starting point). The "Cinema" mode isn't bad if you turn off the auto back light (this feature turns the back light off for dark scenes, but it is noticeable on this TV model as it is a global back light. The more expensive models have a localized back lights that might be less noticeable. Power consumption with the back light at max is about

Friday, October 28, 2011

VIZIO VBR220 Blu-ray Disc Player with Wireless Internet Applications, Black

The VIZIO VBR220 Blu-ray Player with Wireless Internet Apps delivers full 1080p High-Definition video, 7.1 surround sound and connects wirelessly to the Internet to stream movies, TV shows, music and more! This amazing device plays Blu-ray and DVD discs, audio CDs, MP3 and JPEG files from the front USB input. The VBR220 includes built-in 802.11n wireless networking for easy connection to the Internet so you can enjoy even more entertainment from top online services like Cinema Now, Netflix***, VUDU**, Pandora Internet Radio, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, Associated Press and The New York Times and so many others!

Amazon Sales Rank: #42994 in Consumer Electronics Color: Black Brand: Vizio Model: VBR220 Dimensions: 8.89" h x 16.92" w x 96.00" l, 5.73 pounds VIA (VIZIO Internet Apps) Wi-Fi Technology 1080P FULL HD Plays Blu-ray and DVDs, Audio CDs, MP3s and Jpegs Multi-Channel 7.1 Audio Output via HDMI

The VIZIO VBR220 Blu-ray Player with Wireless Internet Apps delivers full 1080p high-definition video, 7.1 surround sound and connects wirelessly to the Internet to stream movies, TV shows, music and more. This amazing device plays Blu-ray and DVD discs, audio CDs, MP3 and JPEG files from the front USB input. The VBR220 includes built-in 802.11n wireless networking for easy connection to the Internet so you can enjoy even more entertainment from top online services like Cinema Now, Netflix*, VUDU**, Pandora Internet Radio, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, Associated Press and The New York Times and so many others. But wait, there's even more. VUDU is offering 3 free high definition movie rentals. That's a $17.97 retail value** Technical Specifications Compatibility Add full 1080p high definition playback to your home theater experience. View larger. Plays Blu-ray and DVDs, Audio CDs, MP3s and JPEGs Multi-Channel 7.1 Audio Output via HDMI Playback and Enjoy Media via back USB Input (JPEGs and MP3s)*** Multi-Channel 7.1 Audio Output via HDMI Outputs HDMI Version 1.3 Component Video (YCrCB) Composite Video Stereo Audio Coaxial Audio Optical Digital Audio HDMI, component and Ethernet connections at the rear panel. View larger. General specifications Unit Dimensions: 16.929" W x 8.898" H x 1.969" D Box Dimensions: 19.882" W x 5.315" H x 12.008" D Net Weight: 5.732 lbs. Gross Weight: 9.039 lbs. Power-On Consumption (AVG):

Most helpful customer reviews 49 of 51 people found the following review helpful. Works but seems rushed to market By Damon Thompson This unit is easy to setup for wireless and does play BR and DVDs without issue. There are however several misconceptions over what this unit does you may get from reading the Vizio website. This unit does not come with an HDMI cable like their website says (the box correctly says it does not). It also does not play any movies/video clips from the USB. The streaming newsfeeds are also text only. Most importantly the website recommends you should get their dual 2.4/5GHz router for best performance. This unit does not have a 5GHz radio so there is no reason to buy their router. The unit also has clunky controls compared to mainline brands. The unit doesn't respond to all commands and doesn't do things like close the disk tray when you push play. It also doesn't have resume play which I consider a necessity. Lack of TV controls on the remote are also a major oversight. All my petty complaints aside the streaming Netflix does have a very nice picture when streaming HD. The buffer seems to be adequate to avoid interruptions. Netflix does drop out occasionally but I think this is Netflix's issue. I did have an issue when operating in 802.11b that it will not connect when positioned on top of my settop box. With 802.11n it does work even when racked. Your results may very on location but there is some interference from other electronics. Pandora operates without any problem and the sound is good over RCA cables. For the price you have to commend Vizio for the features they deliver but I think it's necessary to point out the flaws which most likely came from rushing this product to market. This seems to be the new norm in american business. 21 of 21 people found the following review helpful. Terrific player By Rick Daniels Very pleased with this player. Wireless connectivity works great, playback is fantastic, and a good variety of apps. Also pleasantly suprised with the great upconvert quality on standard DVDs (can be hit-or-miss for Blu Ray players)...had a couple others make this observation as well. 33 of 38 people found the following review helpful. This IS Amazon verfied, just under my wifes account. By Matt I agree with the other notes that the item has potential, but certainly seems as though Vizio was a little too eager to get it out the door. Even worse is the little sister version of this (VBR200.) Likes: -Price -Quality of Picture -Streams Netflix -Will stream Hulu Plus (per Hulu's website) -Sleek Looking -Touch controls Dislikes: -False Advertising. There is a lot of things Vizio kind of claims that it doesn't really have. It even suggests buying their dual band router, yet this doesn't even have 5ghz?!? So there IS NOT POINT! It's NOT DUAL BAND. ?? -This has got to be one of the noisiest drives I've ever heard. Seriously when it sucks the disk it I hear all sorts of crazy before the movie starts. -The remote control is a POS! Serious a piece of $#!%! It feels so cheap and doesn't even have TV controls. I bought this BD along with a Vizio LCD thinking it'd be perfect for my bedroom. I still have to use dual remotes to get the job done. It also doesn't seem to work half the time when you press buttons. Feels like dead batteries but its the remote. It's a Vizio crappy remote thing too, my Vizio TV remote does the same thing. -The included WiFi attachment is actually a small card that sticks out from the back and blinks very brightly. So much in fact it looks like a little strobe light behind my set up. -BD Tray does not close when I click play. -BD doesn't seem to resume play. -BD Live is NOT included regardless of what their website says. It's false advertising. I spent nearly an hour on the phone with their tech support rep trying to figure out why it wouldn't work, yet the BD Live worked fine on the same disk with my PS3. He finally informed me that "it must be an issue with the BD Live

Thursday, October 27, 2011

New Arrival! brite-View "CinemaTube Mini (BV-5005HD Mini CT)" 3-in-1 1080p Full HD Networking Multimedia Player/Streamer/Torrent Downloader, Black (HDMI cable INCLUDED)

OVERVIEWbrite-View CinemaTube Mini is a compact (dimensions : 4 X 1.4 X 5.5 inches) full 1080p HD networking media player/streamer features HD playback from removable USB/eSATA HDD, streaming contents from remote computers.Full 1080P HDIt supports 1080p video formats in VCD 1.0/2.0,SVCD,MPEG1(DAT/MPG/MPEG),MPEG2(MPG/MPEG/VOB/ISO/IFO/TS/TP)/M2TS,MPEG4(MP4/AVI/MOV),DivX 3/4/5/6(AVI/MKV),Xvid (AVI/MKV),H.264/AVC(TS/AVI/MKV/MOV)/M2TS,VC-1(TS/AVI/MKV/WMV)/M2TS,WMV9(WMV),Real Video 8/9/10 (RM/RMVB,to 720p) and FLV. Note:Media files protected by DRM are not supported.DVD MenuIt supports ISO files, so you can navigate the DVD menu and watch your video as if there was a regular DVD.Playback FeaturesYou can play media files directly from removable USB/eSATA storage devices (HDD,Digital Camera,HD Digital Camcorder,FLIP Video) with zooming. A preview function with video playback, panoramic photo slideshow with background music and editable playlist to play preferred files continuously!StreamerBuilt-in wired connection with an Ethernet cable included (Or an optional dedicated USB WiFi adapter which is sold separately for easy wireless connection), it can stream contents stored in shared computers (with or without password-protected), or stream online contents like YouTube and Hulu etc from UPnP devices (*3rd parties apps like PlayOn installed in computer*). Due to the "best effort" nature of networking, the streaming playback quality might not be in HD .BONUS FEATURESBuilt-in torrent downloader, you can download torrents without turn PC on.Built-in MUZEE Internet Radio can live broadcasting tens of thousands of sports, music, news or talk show channels from 210 countries.What's in the BoxBV-5005HD Mini HD Media Player, Ethernet Cable, RCU, HDMI and RCA cables, Power Adapter, Quick User Guide.

Amazon Sales Rank: #3756 in Consumer Electronics Color: Black Brand: brite-View Model: BV-5005HD Mini CT Dimensions: 1.40" h x 5.50" w x 4.00" l, 2.00 pounds The compact "CinemaTube Mini" (dimensions : 4 X 1.4 X 5.5 inches) is a networked 1080p HD media player featuring multi-format decoding; outputting via HDMI and composite video. Streams contents from computers and NAS, or via UPnP. Bonus features include built-in torrent downloader, Flickr and MUZEE Internet Radio. A HDMI cable is included in the package for better HD video quality output. It supports multiple Audio output formats: DTS (7.1-channel surround sound can be decoded, but only is downmixed and output to 2 channels on TV), Dolby®Digital AC3, MPEG1 Layer 1,2,3(2-CH), MPEG2 Layer 1,2 (Multi-Channel), LPCM, ADPCM, FLAC, AAC, WAV, WMA, OGG, RA. Photo formats supported: HD JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG. 2 USB ports; 1 eSATA interface to boost the data transfer speed up to 3 times faster than the USB 2.0 interface. Content playback from locally attached USB storage device, including hard drives (R/W: EXT-3 and NTFS; Read only: FAT/FAT32, HFS+), digital cameras, digital camcorders, Flip..., etc. Comes with playlist/preview/thumbnails/slideshow features. Ethernet port for wired internet access, and optional USB Wi-Fi adapter (sold separately) for Wi-Fi access. Bonus features: Built-in torrent downloader for PC-free downloading; 3 torrents can be downloaded simultaneously (with up to 20 torrents in queue). Built-in MUZEE Internet Radio can live broadcast tens of thousands of sports, music, news or talk show channels from 210 countries, and Flickr for easy online album access. It can decode 1080p video formats in MPEG1, VCD 1.0/2.0,SVCD, MPEG1 (DAT/MPG/MPEG), MPEG2(MPG/MPEG/VOB/ISO/IFO/TS/TP)/M2TS, MPEG4 (MP4/AVI/MOV), DivX 3/4/5/6,Xvid (AVI/MKV),H.264/AVC(TS/AVI/MKV/MOV)/M2TS, VC-1 (TS/AVI/MKV/WMV)/M2TS,WMV9 (WMV), Real Video 8/9/10(RM/RMVB) up to 720p, FLV (M-JPEG:640x480x30,FLV(H.263): 352x288). Subtitle support includes Unicode (UTF8), Simplified Chinese (GBK), Traditional Chinese (BIG5), Western, Turkish, Central European, Greek, Cyrillic, Hebrew, SE European; "Subtitle Menu" to support "Subtitle Encoding", "Time Sync", "Color", "Size", "Offset" functions.

Most helpful customer reviews 16 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Excellent & inexpensive networked media player for those saying no to wireless By mukhi I have previously tried WD TV (1st generation) and CinemaTube and compared them since these were the media players having similar features at similar prices. Despite WD TV was the most popular media player, I had shown that CinemaTube was the winner. Read my review for CinemaTube here: http://www.amazon.com/Brite-View-BV-5005HD-CinemaTube-Multimedia-Downloader/dp/B002CNOYRS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1280036605&sr=8-1 Now that both WD TV Live Plus and CinemaGo are out to fight, I can see CinemaGo is still going to be the winner for similar reasons. Although this time I did not try WD TV Live Plus (I didn't feel to), but after comparing their available features, from my previous experience with WD TV and CinemaTube and current experience with CinemaGo, I must say it will be hard to get a better product in the market at this price point. Don't care about wireless? Save money then! You can get CinemaTube Mini now for less, which is nothing but CinemaGo sans wireless. You can still buy a wireless USB adapter in future to make it wireless (Brite-View recommended adapter desirable). Read my review for CinemaGo here: http://www.amazon.com/brite-View-BV-5005HD-Mini-Networking-Multimedia/product-reviews/B003TUB2VE/ref=cm_cr_pr_recent?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending CinemaTube Mini can do "everything" that CinemaGo can do!!! NOTE: Muzee now offers some TV channels for free! I liked some of the channels and added to my favorites. Quality is standard internet quality. Parenteral control can be done by using a password. Some bugs need to be fixed through firmware updates: As someone else also reported, # ISO's DVD menu is still kinda buggy. For example, the movement of the DVD menu's pointer doesn't match the graphic sometimes. # IDX+SUB subtitle doesn't work sometimes. As soon as a video is loaded with IDX+SUB subtitle, the screen turns black, and the device restarts automatically. # If you come across a radio/TV station where you cannot get a signal (nothing plays), the whole player freezes up. You cannot power it off via the remote; you have to yank out the power cable. I came across several of these stations that froze my player among the handful that I tried out. For now, best option is to add the working channels to favorites. That works perfectly for me. # Sometimes even after I power off the unit (red light), sometimes it comes back on even though I wasn't doing anything. # Some folks reported slow torrent download. I don't see that much problem. Remember, speed of download depends on the number of seeds/peers at a particular time and their upload speeds. Nevertheless, torrent may be slow because of BitTorrent client Brite-View is using. The advantage is CinemaTube Mini can be left on overnight to finish downloading as this device uses very low power. And guess what? You will see ALL folders, even system/hidden ones!!! It doesn't affect your unit, but you may not want someone see these folders. Built quality could be better, but that might make the product price higher. Bottomline: If you are looking for a compact computer-free media file playback, torrent download and streaming, you are going to fall in love with this inexpensive but powerful gadget. For your peace of mind, frequent firmware update and excellent customer service from Brite-View are also right there. For the price, I could not find anything better. 9 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Okay Media Streamer with Weak GUI and No Support By S. Chervets Recently switched to recording over the air TV and needed a media streamer. I tried Asus, BriteView WD, Boxee Box, and the old Popcorn Hour (a110) box. Here is a summary of what I found: BriteView o This is the streamer I kept o Plays everything (except for DVD VOB directories) o Doesn't show subtitles

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Sony BDP-S770 3D Blu-ray Disc Player with Wi-Fi

Sony BDP-S770 3D Blu-ray Disc Player with Wi-Fi

Amazon Sales Rank: #1323 in Home Theater Brand: Sony Model: BPD-S770 Dimensions: 8.00 pounds Built-In Wi-Fi: Connect to your home's wireless broadband network 3D Blu-ray Disc Full HD 1080p playback , 3D Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p Also supports standard Blu-ray Disc movies in HD and upscales DVDs to near HD quality USB Input - Simply connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device 1GB built-in memory

Most helpful customer reviews 59 of 64 people found the following review helpful. GREAT blu-ray player By Go Terps I've only had this player for about a week or so, but it has exceeded my expectations. I was a little skeptical to buy it from the SonyStyle website before I could read any user reviews or see the rating on Cnet, let alone find it anywhere else for sale. However, it was worth the risk. Here are a few things that stand out: 1) blu-ray content looks amazing 2) looks good, is easy to use (remote and exterior controls) 3) amazing built-in capabilities: built in Wifi is smooth, Netflix, Pandora, and the amazing Berlin Phil Digital Music Hall 4) Set-up of wifi is very easy...you are guided right through After one week, I have zero complaints and give it the highest recommendation. ps--I don't even use the 3D capability and don't care, so I can't comment on that 71 of 80 people found the following review helpful. Great All Around Player, but .... By Jeremy A Edson I have been nothing but impressed with the quality of the BDP-S770. It is a fantastic Blu-ray, Netflix, Amazon, and Qriocity media playing device. It has just about every feature that you could possibly want, with one exception. One of the main reasons I bought this particular player was for its DLNA capabilities. I have a DLNA media server that has around 400 h.264 movies and thousands of AAC songs and I was hoping that the BDP-S770 would be able to play them through DLNA streaming. This is not the case. At first I was just confused, the device showed all my pictures from the media server, but would not show or play any music or movies. After digging though the manual for a little bit I found a few very curious footnotes. The device only supports AAC and H.264 video through a direct connection! It cannot stream these formats from my media server, which is very disappointing. If you want a top of the line Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Blu-ray player .... then this is the device for you. Just dont expect it to live up to the hype when it comes to your DLNA media servers. Hopefully they will address this via a firmware update, which if they do, this would turn into a 5 star review. 43 of 48 people found the following review helpful. BDP-S770 Blu RAy Player Streaming Issues By D. Mcdermott Just got the newest Sony 3D BluRay player, BDP-S770. Really bought it so I could stream internet content to my HDTV. This new player has very quick startup and video quality of my Bluray disks when played on the S770 are much better than my S350. Internet hookup went well, but have one issue. I can not get Dolby 5.1 sound to stream when streaming HD movies that have Dolby 5.1. The test HD movie clip from Amazon video on demand has great video but the sound is PCM. I assumed that the player would stream Dolby 5.1 but it does not according to Sony. I get great Dolby 5.1 when playing disks but not when streaming via internet (ony get PCM sound), and I have a very fast Verizon FIOS 35 Mbps connection and I used Ethernet cable from my router to the Blu Ray S770. My S770 is connected to my surround sound amp via a digital cable (I also tried an optic cable with no luck). I called Sony and they said the S770 was not designed to stream Dolby 5.1 when streaming HD movies. Seems like a dumb design. I am considering returning the player since I bought it to replace my present practise of renting disks at Blockbuster. Without Dolby 5.1 sound, I am missing the surround sound experience unless I use disks. See all 42 customer reviews...

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Zinwell ZIN-5005HD 'ZinTV' 3-in-1 Networking-Ready 1080p Full HD Multimedia Player/Streamer/Torrent Downloader

ZinTV (ZIN-5005HD) is an advanced 'Networking' multimedia player that brings full high-definition movies with fidelity audio to 1080p Full HD display. It can play media files stored on any USB storage devices (NTFS/FAT-16/32/EXT-3/HFS+format)

Color: Black Brand: Zinwell Model: ZIN-5005HD Dimensions: 1.70" h x 8.16" w x 5.80" l, .62 pounds The Ultimate" Media transformer" that decodes all - The ZinTV (ZIN-5005HD) is tough. MPEG1/2/4, .MKV, H.264 and Real - you can throw them at this baby! & DTS and Dolby digital ready Up to 3 Torrent downloads simultaneously - Torrent downloading with ZinTV (ZIN-5005HD) is as easy as 1-2-3* : Just save your favorite torrents to the USB storage device UPnP streaming send CNN, ESPN, CBS and Hulu your way - Install 3rd party applications such as PlayOn and TVersity on your computer and connect the ZIN-5005HD to the same network - now you're ready to enjoy internet and PC content in the living room! Full 1080p HD hightens your sense - Are you a movie snob who can't stand anything that's not Blu-ray quality? The ZinTV (ZIN-5005HD) will meet your high standards and satisfy your taste. Dive into a sea of high-definition pleasure!

Playback ZIN-5005HD Media Player: The Best High-Definition Media Player for 1080p Video Any format, any digital source--all on your HDTV. View larger Playback-ZIN-5005HD is an advanced multimedia player that brings full high-definition movies with fidelity audio to your 1080p HDTV display. It can play media files stored on any USB storage device, regardless of the device's format. Support Multiple Formats, with Network Media Playback ZIN-5005HD supports the most high definition 1080p video format, such as WMV, MPEG1/2/4, XviD, H.264, and VC-1. It's capable of decoding RMVB files up to 720Pp--no need to install media conversion software on a separate PC. It also supports WMA, Real Audio, JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, ISO, IFO, VOB files. No more time spent converting video, photos and music! With SAMBA (SMB) protocol support, shared files from remote PCs and network-attached storage can be played through your home network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi (using the optional ZIN-6203 Wi-Fi adapter, sold separately). Just connect the ZIN-5005HD to your home network to browse and play media from your network-connected PCs, laptops, or NAS drives, all on your HDTV. Stream and Play Live Video over the Internet with Third-Party Software Browse and play video from most popular Internet video websites like Amazon Video on Demand, Netflix, Hulu, Youtube, and more. ZIN-5005HD is a DLNA v1.5-certified device, so it supports plug-and-play with media managed by DMS (Digital Media Server) software such as PlayOn and Tversity. (Installation of third-party DLNA DMS software like PlayOn or Tversity on your PC or laptop is required for this added functionality.) Stream Your Windows Media Player Library to Your TV Using Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 media sharing, you can stream music, pictures, and video from your computer to the ZIN-5005HD connected to your home network. Browse your photos by thumbnail, and easily share them in a slideshow Powerful Networked Media Playback Features for Movies, Photos, and Music See and create video playlists with preview windows. Play back DVD/ISO and Blu-ray/ISO files. Watch your movies and shows with subtitles, or without--the ZIN-5005HD supports .srt, .sub, .ssa, and .smi subtitle formats. Browse your photos by thumbnails or Playlist mode. Share your photos in a slideshow with background music. Zoom in and out, or rotate. User-Friendly OSD Design with Easy-to-Use Remote Control Listen to your favorite music with fast-forward, rewind, pause, and repeat playback, using the handy included remote. Simply use the direction/OK keys on the included IR remote control to navigate all menu functions. No complex controls--just point and click. Plug and play to HDMI. Additional outputs ensure compatibility with all TV sets. View larger Plug and Play, with True 1080p HDMI Output With only one HDMI cable, you can experience original 1080p video and the clarity of digital audio with your media files. Additional composite and component outputs ensure compatibility with all television sets--the ZIN-5005HD is ready for any hi-def display you can bring to it. Just switch the display input/source to see the available video. Transfer Files Easily Copy, move or delete files stored on a USB drive, network-attached storage (NAS), your camcorder, or a camera to the attached USB drive using the on-screen menus. Search by filename and partial filename. Download Internet files without ever turning on the computer Download and Store Media Content with P2P Network Download Technology With its built-in P2P download engine, you can download media files on the Internet without even having to turn on your computer. Its simple Bittorrent download navigation interface lets you import your .torrent seeds into the ZIN-5005HD, and the ZIN-5005HD can become your Media Download Center, running in the background with lower power consumption than a standard PC. Simple System Firmware Upgrades To update firmware, users simply opt for the USB/Network firmware update in the Settings menu. Technical Specifications Video Outputs: HDMI 1.3, composite, component Audio Outputs: Optical, component Wired Networking: Ethernet Wireless Networking: with optional Wi-Fi 802.11n adapter (sold separately) DLNA Certified: Yes File Formats Supported Video: MPEG 1/2/4, Divx 3/4/5/6, Xvid, H.264/AVC, VC-1, WMV9, RM/RMVB 8/9/10 (.avi, .mkv, .ts, .m2ts, .tp, .ifo, .iso, .vob, .dat, .mpg, .mp4, .mpeg, .mov, .wmv, .asf, .flv, .rm, .rmvb) Photo: HD JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIF, TIFF Audio:MP3, MPEG Audio, Dolby Digital, DTS, WMA, PCM, LPCM, ADPCM, FLAC, WAV, AAC, RA, OGG, MKA Subtitle: srt, sub, smi, ssa, idx+sub HDD/USB Drive Format Compatibility: NTFS, FAT 16/32, FAT, EXT3, HFS+

Most helpful customer reviews 75 of 83 people found the following review helpful. There Are Better Choices By Steven E. Hollingworth I have the Zinwell and a pair of Western Digital TV Live so I'll compare and contrast. Setup is super easy with both. Connect to your TV or receiver via HDMI cable, attach an external hard drive (not included) and go into the menus to configure your audio and video option. You can also connect these to a wired network and Western Digial has certified a number of USB wireless adapters that require a bit more knowledge to setup. The documentation from both companies could be a lot better so I'll call this one a tie. The WDTV Live is a bit slower to start up but directory changes are much-much faster than the Zinwell. I suspect because the WD indexes and caches directories of any external drives while the Zinwell has to reread it each time. The difference in speed is absolutely huge. Basically performance wise the Zinwell feels really-really doggy to me. Advantage WDTV Live. The WD has a much cleaner and better looking interface compared to the Zinwell's ugly menus over a /Linux/like/file/system/. I can live with ugly as long as it works but in 2011 I shouldn't have to. Advantage WDTV Live. The WDTV Live outputs 5.1 audio in DTS format over HDMI, toslink or coax; the Zinwell outputs raw bits or stereo over HDMI. If your Receiver supports DTS then advantage WDTV. The Zinwell's remote is a tad better but much larger. Both media players work seamlessly with Harmony remotes. Advantage Zinwell. Both play nearly every popular audio and video format either from your own external hard drive or across a wired network. However both struggle trying to play hi-def video across a network connection. I find that hi-def vidio from an external hard drive works pretty well with the WDTV Live but never could get the Zinwell to output anything but stereo without the sound breaking up. Advantage WDTV Live. The Zinwell promises access to the full DVD/BD menus but I never could get menus to work and found the separate audio selection button to be stubborn. With the Western Digital you do have to get used to using the "options" button to access audio and subtitle choices but they work. Slight advantage WDTV Live. Bottom line the network media player market is still immature with many newer products coming down the pike but for now I consider the Zinwell a no-go for my needs. 25 of 29 people found the following review helpful. Great Little Device By Rainy Storm I own the Zinwell unit (not the brite-view or the viewsonic that look exactly the same). Good for: -Home HD Videos (Havent run into a file that it wont play yet) -Playback DVD image files w/o burning on to DVD -Karaoke Files (it has a left/right channel shift key) -Picture viewing with background music (you choose what song to play) Pros: -2 USB ports that work with Hard Drives (Only tried NTFS) and USB flash drives (Only tried FAT16, FAT32, NTFS) -lots of codec (rmvb, avi, mkv, iso, vob extensions all work fine) -1080p output -both bitstream of decode DTS and Dolby Digital sound (DTS ES 6.1 and DD EX both work fine, dont have anything to test high bitrate audio format though) -Network capability (never used it) Cons: -video/audio glitches when switching subtitles or audio tracks in a video file, easy fix by rewinding a second then play, then will play flawlessly till the end of the file. -Stewart 41 of 51 people found the following review helpful. works but there are plenty of better choices By Jacob Chavez Won't see my wireless. I hooked it up wired, and it will see my network, but fails to log on. I hook up my external hard drives to it, and it will play dvd image files fine, unless they are blu-ray. They play, but it seems there is too much information for it, because after a few minutes, the sound will crackle, then stop. The movie plays on, but no sound. If I pause it, I can get sound again for a couple seconds, but then it does it again. If it was just