Author Topic: Laptop vs Media Player (Read 5670 times)

qguy · « **on:** Dec 11, 2012 at 05:20 AM »

Does a Media Player offer any advantage over a laptop ?

toys4geeks · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 11, 2012 at 05:25 AM »

Quote from: qguy on Dec 11, 2012 at 05:20 AM

Does a Media Player offer any advantage over a laptop ?

i trust your question pertains to movie watching.

It is easier to watch movies in big display than in a smaller laptop screen, sure you can connect it to the TV, but imagine doing that daily as oppose to picking up the NMT remote.

NMT can do 3TB internally, a laptop cant.

for the price of tineir NMT now, you can spare your laptop from decreased battery life sooner than if it was used for your daily work grind.

raider125jeigh · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 11, 2012 at 05:30 AM »

media player + 1000000

qguy · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 11, 2012 at 06:41 AM »

I see, so more of convenience, How about this setup,

TV - Media Player - DAC to Audio System
TV using Its internal Player - DAC - Audio system

any advantage using the media player in this scenario ?

≧◉◡◉≦xrampage≧◉◡◉≦ · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 11, 2012 at 06:56 AM »

Quote from: toys4geeks on Dec 11, 2012 at 05:25 AM

i trust your question pertains to movie watching.

It is easier to watch movies in big display than in a smaller laptop screen, sure you can connect it to the TV, but imagine doing that daily as oppose to picking up the NMT remote.

NMT can do 3TB internally, a laptop cant.

for the price of tineir NMT now, you can spare your laptop from decreased battery life sooner than if it was used for your daily work grind.

You can also remove the battery of your laptop for a daily use just plug the battery sometime to use and drain.

Quote from: qguy on Dec 11, 2012 at 06:41 AM

I see, so more of convenience, How about this setup,

TV - Media Player - DAC to Audio System
TV using Its internal Player - DAC - Audio system

any advantage using the media player in this scenario ?

I think the laptop has a advantage here since there are software like foobar to use like derick is using now.

muypogi · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 11, 2012 at 07:02 AM »

Quote from: qguy on Dec 11, 2012 at 06:41 AM

I see, so more of convenience, How about this setup,

TV - Media Player - DAC to Audio System
TV using Its internal Player - DAC - Audio system

any advantage using the media player in this scenario ?

Unless the TV has a digital audio out that's ok in quality, I'd go for a media player - DAC.

To be more specific, if you have an Apple iphone/ipad/itouch/macbook, buy an apple TV as your media player so you can stream from your i-device app displays, movies and music. ..

raider125jeigh · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 11, 2012 at 07:25 AM »

Quote from: qguy on Dec 11, 2012 at 06:41 AM

I see, so more of convenience, How about this setup,

TV - Media Player - DAC to Audio System
TV using Its internal Player - DAC - Audio system

any advantage using the media player in this scenario ?

pwede na sa tv internal player siguro brader kung audio system gamit at hindi HT system.....

raider125jeigh · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 11, 2012 at 07:26 AM »

Quote from: xrampage on Dec 11, 2012 at 06:56 AM

You can also remove the battery of your laptop for a daily use just plug the battery sometime to use and drain.

I think the laptop has a advantage here since there are software like foobar to use like derick is using now.

elms - watching movie si qguy......foobar sa audio..

raider125jeigh · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 11, 2012 at 07:27 AM »

Quote from: muypogi on Dec 11, 2012 at 07:02 AM

Unless the TV has a digital audio out that's ok in quality, I'd go for a media player - DAC.

To be more specific, if you have an Apple iphone/ipad/itouch/macbook, buy an apple TV as your media player so you can stream from your i-device app displays, movies and music. ..

kung kaya ng TV magplay ng mkv at m2ts internal i assume DTS 2.0 ung optical out

Stagea · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 11, 2012 at 07:37 AM »

Quote from: qguy on Dec 11, 2012 at 06:41 AM

I see, so more of convenience, How about this setup,

TV - Media Player - DAC to Audio System
TV using Its internal Player - DAC - Audio system

any advantage using the media player in this scenario ?

Generally wider format support versus built-in players of most TVs.

Jerkerly Tang · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 11, 2012 at 08:02 AM »

Quote from: qguy on Dec 11, 2012 at 05:20 AM

Does a Media Player offer any advantage over a laptop ?

The only advantage I only see that the NMT has over the laptop is the price and convenience that can be easily learn even if you are a non techy guy but the rest is all laptop
Laptop
1.You can carry around you anywhere because it has a built in screen
2.You can create a music playlist fast by as simple as clicking a mouse
3.You can play all your movie format(on NMT no matter how high end it is,Its still selective on movie format)
4.Its not just for movies and music but basically can do all a pc can do like internet browsing,for your everyday work like ms word,photo editing etc....Countless possibilities

Nikkie · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 21, 2012 at 08:30 AM »

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for the price of tineir NMT now, you can spare your laptop from decreased battery life sooner than if it was used for your daily work grind.

+1 on this. Plus the load time of booting up a PC and it's maintenance. NMT are cheap na rin naman.

Billabong · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 21, 2012 at 11:41 PM »

Dati NMT user ako but now I'm using HTPC. Malayo ang difference ng PQ and SQ based on my experience. Ang advantage ng NMT for me is their ease of use.

Courage · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 21, 2012 at 11:50 PM »

I have a Laptop which is capable of playing any movie i put into it... But i still use my NMT for movie viewing.. Why? because of ease of use... Simply turn it on and enjoy..

Pag laptop ang ginamit ko tapos nanonood ang kids at si misis.. di ko sila maiistorbo pag kelangan ko mag online or may kelangan akong gawin sa laptop..

ninjababez® · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 22, 2012 at 02:13 AM »

im using my laptop as my dedicated htpc and torrent rig.

laptop advantage is PQ and versatility.

Stagea · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 22, 2012 at 05:27 AM »

Quote from: ninjababez® on Dec 22, 2012 at 02:13 AM

im using my laptop as my dedicated htpc and torrent rig.
laptop advantage is PQ and versatility.

Mas madami ka pa kasi laptops kesa sa ibang computer stores.

Parang si Boss Luther, may bagong bagong laptop (untouched, with plastic protector pa) na nakita namin nakatapon lang sa sahig. Nung pinansin namin, sabi eh "extra laptop" lang daw yun.

Tingin ko pareho kayong Panther 4.0 na naka Xeon E7 / Quadro K5000M SLI ang main notebook.

ninjababez® · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 22, 2012 at 05:36 AM »

wala pa akong bago bro, inaantay ko pa kung magugustuhan ng anak ko yung laptop ko.
parang may ka-deal tuloy ako ngayon nililinisan ko yung laptop ko para presentable sa kanya

Stagea · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 22, 2012 at 05:45 AM »

Quote from: ninjababez® on Dec 22, 2012 at 05:36 AM

wala pa akong bago bro, inaantay ko pa kung magugustuhan ng anak ko yung laptop ko.
parang may ka-deal tuloy ako ngayon nililinisan ko yung laptop ko para presentable sa kanya

OMG, eto na.

ninjababez® · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 22, 2012 at 06:38 AM »

Quote from: Stagea on Dec 22, 2012 at 05:45 AM

OMG, eto na.

OT ka master stageaness

pass ako dyan
pero ganitong price range ng quad core pwede, Acer V5-551G-84556G75MASS 15.6-inch Quad-Core Gaming Notebook

Stagea · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 22, 2012 at 08:04 AM »

Quote from: ninjababez® on Dec 22, 2012 at 06:38 AM

OT ka master stageaness
pass ako dyan
pero ganitong price range ng quad core pwede, Acer V5-551G-84556G75MASS 15.6-inch Quad-Core Gaming Notebook

Go lang, Master Jamy. Alam ko di mo na mapigilan ang sarili mo at lampas na sa gilid ng passbook ang laman ng account mo.

Notebook din ako for flexibility, though Media Player mas madali for some people.

ninjababez® · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 22, 2012 at 09:30 AM »

loko ka talaga ivan

seriously though whatchathink about the laptop i posted?
Acer Quad-Core Gaming VS. MY CURRENT HTPC

titor · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 22, 2012 at 10:56 AM »

Both have their pro's and cons. Laptop for me is for the versatility, PQ, SQ but there will be times when you will need to use it while watching a movie. (important emails etc.) i'm sure the wife would not like if that happens every now and then. and there would be clutter either it's near your tv or av equipment or there's a long HDMI cable around it. while NMT's can fit in your rack. If the TS is still thinking of getting either I would go for a dedicated HTPC which is totally OT. but you can get a decently specd Trinity for 10k without HDD.

DTNS · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 22, 2012 at 11:07 AM »

ditto what titor said!

btw, I use my laptop as an htpc.

Stagea · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 22, 2012 at 11:31 AM »

Quote from: ninjababez® on Dec 22, 2012 at 09:30 AM

loko ka talaga ivan
seriously though whatchathink about the laptop i posted?
Acer Quad-Core Gaming VS. MY CURRENT HTPC

I prefer the V5-551G because of the slimline form factor, numeric keypad, ULV processor, USB 3.0, more RAM, faster GPU and more modern specs overall (BT 4.0, Windows 8, HD Webcam, etc.). I suggest trying the actual unit though, as the keyboard/trackpad feel may or may not work for you.

≧◉◡◉≦xrampage≧◉◡◉≦ · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 22, 2012 at 11:44 AM »

Quote from: Stagea on Dec 22, 2012 at 11:31 AM

I prefer the V5-551G because of the slimline form factor, numeric keypad, ULV processor, USB 3.0, more RAM, faster GPU and more modern specs overall (BT 4.0, Windows 8, HD Webcam, etc.). I suggest trying the actual unit though, as the keyboard/trackpad feel may or may not work for you.

Parang MAC ang dating. hehehe

nerveblocker · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 22, 2012 at 05:05 PM »

Laptop with a Media Center...best of both worlds...

XBMC Functions

≧◉◡◉≦xrampage≧◉◡◉≦ · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 22, 2012 at 07:04 PM »

Quote from: nerveblocker on Dec 22, 2012 at 05:05 PM

Laptop with a Media Center...best of both worlds...

XBMC Functions

+1

Saka puwede mo gamitin ang laptop while watching basta naka extended mode ung display.

ninjababez® · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 23, 2012 at 04:36 AM »

Quote from: Stagea on Dec 22, 2012 at 11:31 AM

I prefer the V5-551G because of the slimline form factor, numeric keypad, ULV processor, USB 3.0, more RAM, faster GPU and more modern specs overall (BT 4.0, Windows 8, HD Webcam, etc.). I suggest trying the actual unit though, as the keyboard/trackpad feel may or may not work for you.

thanks sa reply master stageaness, will be using my old 8gb ram pagpalitin ko nalang sila.

re: keyboard layout naman, will not be using it naman as im planning to use a tablet as my remote/keyboard/mouse

nagkaproblema lang konte so moved ang purchase date, baka magkaroon sa asus eh di yung asus counterpart nalang bilhin ko.

on topic
laptop HTPC pwede manood habang nagpapa-masahe. si inday masahista naman nood sa vt30