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05-16-2008, 09:59 AM
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The boy who cried Trout
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: TX
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Media Streaming devices...any experience?
I'm interested in perhaps purchasing a media streaming device for my house. Does anyone have an experience with them?
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05-16-2008, 10:31 AM
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Grizzled Veteran
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Appleton, WI
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I use a DLink media streaming device. I think it is the DSM-520. It isn't perfect, but I use it quite a bit and really enjoy it. The biggest complaint I have with it is that it can't handle a DVD format, just AVI/WMV/MPEG files. The addition of DVD streaming would make it just about perfect.
If you are looking for these devices, plan on having a wired network connection. Wireless connections don't really provide the bandwidth for good quality video. Don't believe the marketing of wireless HD video streaming. |
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05-16-2008, 02:25 PM
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The boy who cried Trout
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: TX
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I looked at the Dlink one. Maybe I should wait if the wireless isn't that strong. Space is at a premium, and I don't want to run a cable across the room. |
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05-16-2008, 02:28 PM
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Grizzled Veteran
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Appleton, WI
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It is more a function of wireless technology than the particular unit. 802.11g can't provide enough bandwidth for HD content...or decent quality SD. 802.11n might be better, but wireless is very subject to interference. |
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05-16-2008, 05:26 PM
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Coordinator
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: PNW
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I suggest a Xbox 360. It's the best. I really suggest running a cable, you could always have someone carpet or wall fish it.
You don't need Vista (but it's nice to have), you could use TVesity ( http://www.tversity.com/home ), it will stream just about everything. |
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