Topic: NMT / Media Player Comparisons

[toys4geeks]

Hi Guys,

I'm new to this NMT thing and is still learning.

I own a BD Player & DVD Player and have a modest HT set-up at home.

I just have a few newbie questions if you don't mind.

1.  Is the picture quality of NMT's at par with BD's? DVD? YES
2.  How about the sound quality? YES
3.  What are the advantages/disadvantages of shifting to NMT's as opposed to BD's? (On top of the obvious savings from buying expensive Bluray disks)
a 2TB backup of your bluray holds about:
~46 BDMV @ 2TB
~180+ titles @ 2TB 1080p
~350+ titles @ 2TB @720p[/b]
4.  What would you suggest as the most cost-effective NMT brand for starters like me?
since you already have BD/DVD, pickup a starter NMT that wont pinch hard, if your HT audio setup has optical, go for that but make sure your NMT has optical out (assuming HT audio setup)
5.  Do these NMT's bundled w/HD's already have pre-loaded movies?
no comment, sa PM yan better pagusapan with your seller

Appreciate your inputs masters!  Thanks!

as to brands (realtek):

make sure you grab 1185 chip na para sulit ang investment mo, 1073 is the older chip that's no longer in production anymore so grab 1185/1186):

ACRyan,Egreat, PCH, Kaiboer,Measy,Mede8er, WD and etc

[reignman]

Thank you for answering my queries sir. 

[Clondalkin]

1. Depends on the file

2. Depends on the file, yet audiophiles in this board would still say NO.

3. Advantage: Disc-less world?   Disadvantage:  You'd be advocating piracy for the most part - personal morality issue and socio-economic issue - profound?  hehehe

4.  Go for Sigma based model if you are concerned about being "AT PAR WITH BD".

5.  Frankly speaking, what's the purpose of a bundled HDD?  None of us was born yesterday right.  Hence, no need to ask and no need to expound further.

I just have a few newbie questions if you don't mind.

1.  Is the picture quality of NMT's at par with BD's? DVD?
2.  How about the sound quality?
3.  What are the advantages/disadvantages of shifting to NMT's as opposed to BD's? (On top of the obvious savings from buying expensive Bluray disks)
4.  What would you suggest as the most cost-effective NMT brand for starters like me?
5.  Do these NMT's bundled w/HD's already have pre-loaded movies?

Appreciate your inputs masters!  Thanks!

[reignman]

^^  Thanks for the feedback sir...

[bher2]

mga sir pa OT lang po

im planning to buy a NMT on a tight budget, recently i read an article showing the new product of egreat that has an internal bd. my question is, is there any other budget NMTs similar to egreat? thanks in advance

[karloff]

mga sir pa OT lang po

im planning to buy a NMT on a tight budget, recently i read an article showing the new product of egreat that has an internal bd. my question is, is there any other budget NMTs similar to egreat? thanks in advance

check mo dito:http://www.ebuyph.com/PictureShow.asp?P_ID=1360
Php. 15k lang sa digitag

[toys4geeks]

mga sir pa OT lang po

im planning to buy a NMT on a tight budget, recently i read an article showing the new product of egreat that has an internal bd. my question is, is there any other budget NMTs similar to egreat? thanks in advance

Egreat S900 has analog audio output and fast UI, add 3D glasses and 2D to 3D converter if you see yourself going into 3D HDTV. priced about the same as K750li

if on a budget dont need Sigma 86xx players with HDD + BD loader combo, get a basic Sigma86xx instead -- Egreat S100, PCH A210 would fit the bill fine.



HTH

[bher2]

check mo dito:http://www.ebuyph.com/PictureShow.asp?P_ID=1360
Php. 15k lang sa digitag

awww.. mahal pa rin po.

Egreat S900 has analog audio output and fast UI, add 3D glasses and 2D to 3D converter if you see yourself going into 3D HDTV. priced about the same as K750li

if on a budget dont need Sigma 86xx players with HDD + BD loader combo, get a basic Sigma86xx instead -- Egreat S100, PCH A210 would fit the bill fine.

will surely check on this.

thank you very much sir for replying..

nga po pla, im thinking if i could acquire a nmt priced less than 6-7k. since begginer lang naman po aku. is that with me? yung it would be played a wide range movie formats.

[robertperez]

May NMT bang kaya mag play ng files na pang Videoke? Salamat.

[toys4geeks]

May NMT bang kaya mag play ng files na pang Videoke? Salamat.

I think all can play it, but the next question will be which NMT allows videoke audio control (supress audio guide, etc). that i am not sure

[robertperez]

I think all can play it, but the next question will be which NMT allows videoke audio control (supress audio guide, etc). that i am not sure

Thanks for answering Sir Jim you've always been the best when it comes to this. Sana sa mga owner ng NMT may makapag try para sa next mong question na "which NMT allows videoke audio control (supress audio guide, etc)?"

Thank you.

[toys4geeks]

Thanks for answering Sir Jim you've always been the best when it comes to this. Sana sa mga owner ng NMT may makapag try para sa next mong question na "which NMT allows videoke audio control (supress audio guide, etc)?"

Thank you.

myself, I got a seperate Plexing DVD videoke, and with DVD with 100K songs, seller is in Balara, QC area. Just PM if you need his contact info. I like it kasi, you can change the backdrop (when kids sing, you dont want those beach scenes. Priced under < 3K, just get good mic though

[nallasartal]

I'm noob on MMT/Media Player so please bear with me on my queries:

1. Is installing a HDD difficult on a this devise?
2. In CD-R king, they are selling a Verbatim a MediaStation HD DVR...here is a link http://www.verbatim-europe.com/mediastation/module.htm.....is this a good player?

[GLC]

Hi, i just wanted to ask if there are any media players that can accommodate 2 or more HDD besides xtreamer PRO.

[ert]

its Popcorn Hour C-300

[toys4geeks]

its Popcorn Hour C-300

And dont let the size factor fool you, this device can also have a bluray drive option just above the HD tray.

[devilbhoi]

I'm noob on MMT/Media Player so please bear with me on my queries:

1. Is installing a HDD difficult on a this devise?
2. In CD-R king, they are selling a Verbatim a MediaStation HD DVR...here is a link http://www.verbatim-europe.com/mediastation/module.htm.....is this a good player?

wanted to buy this one bro, but after thorough inquiries with CDRKing techs, this device cannot play .mkv files, even though the box says it can. and it can only handle 1TB HDD.

[csillesa]

Quick question.

I'm planning to grab a Media Player to replace my PS3 to watch my backups.  Currently, I have my movies in my external HDD, plugged into my PC, which I then stream to my PS3 via PS3 Media Server.

So far, I have three options, Xtreamer Sidewinder, AC Ryan PlayOn HD Essentials, and WD TV Live.  I'm leaning towards WD TV Live price-wise at the moment.  Would that be a great choice?  Also, if ever, I would still like to maintain my current setup, with regard to streaming my media through the PC.  I can do it wired, so I can do without WiFi.

TIA

[Courage]

Quick question.

I'm planning to grab a Media Player to replace my PS3 to watch my backups.  Currently, I have my movies in my external HDD, plugged into my PC, which I then stream to my PS3 via PS3 Media Server.

So far, I have three options, Xtreamer Sidewinder, AC Ryan PlayOn HD Essentials, and WD TV Live.  I'm leaning towards WD TV Live price-wise at the moment.  Would that be a great choice?  Also, if ever, I would still like to maintain my current setup, with regard to streaming my media through the PC.  I can do it wired, so I can do without WiFi.

TIA

From the choices you have.. I choose AC Ryan PlayOn HD Essentials..

[csillesa]

From the choices you have.. I choose AC Ryan PlayOn HD Essentials..

Thanks for your input

On Second thought, di pala pwede si PlayOn HD Essentials kasi wala siyang LAN port :\  So I guess its a toss up between Xtreamer Sidewinder 2 and WD TV Live

[ert]

why not try Popbox? it has LAN Port too

[toys4geeks]

@ 4.5k price range, consider Egreat R6A-ii - its realtek 1185 w/LAN, external USB and e-SATA enclosure

[nallasartal]

After some consideration, I'm now considering WDTV Live which cost around 5k here in Cebu. But I'm also tempted to consider Asus O!play mini due to its price around 3.7k. I have read that WDTV uses Sigma chip while Asus is realtek, my question is: would it be justifiable to pay more for WD than the Asus on the basis of the chip difference? By the way can the Asus also have live internet streaming? tia

@toys4geeks, do you have any outlet here in Cebu? issue ko dito is warranty kung masira sya during the warranty period....

[toys4geeks]

After some consideration, I'm now considering WDTV Live which cost around 5k here in Cebu. But I'm also tempted to consider Asus O!play mini due to its price around 3.7k. I have read that WDTV uses Sigma chip while Asus is realtek, my question is: would it be justifiable to pay more for WD than the Asus on the basis of the chip difference? By the way can the Asus also have live internet streaming? tia

@toys4geeks, do you have any outlet here in Cebu? issue ko dito is warranty kung masira sya during the warranty period....

Find out what model of Sigma chip runs on WDTV, if its 8643, then that's a keeper, buy it.

none, but you know what? I can cover costs within warranty, with advance replacement should it fail within the warranty period:) my friends frequent  Cebu and Davao every 2-3 months as well   Maayong buntag.

[nallasartal]

@toys4geeks, WD TV according to my research say it uses Sigma 8655, does this mean that its higher than Sigma 8643 you referred to? noob here...hehehe...tia

[toys4geeks]

@toys4geeks, WD TV according to my research say it uses Sigma 8655, does this mean that its higher than Sigma 8643 you referred to? noob here...hehehe...tia

They give good color, 8643 however let's you access full. bD MENU if you have the right BDmV files, albeit files are 4-6 x bigger

For Realtek , newer chips are : 1185 and 1186 (3d), so keep that in mind when you shop coz Older ones meron din naman

[nallasartal]

@toys4geeks, how much is your Egreat R1-II? 

[toys4geeks]

@toys4geeks, how much is your Egreat R1-II? 

YGPM

[rico_g]

I noticed that the newer egreat players with the 1186 chipset no longer has the redtimes UI... How's the android UIs for this model? I'm looking for a new NMT to upgrade from my kaiboer 1073... Kung mas maganda UI na redtimes, then might settle for 1185 na lang

Sir jim, any recommendations for an egreat model with the following features?

USB 3.0
eSATA
1186/1185 chipset... Pwede rin ung latest ng sigma
Internal HDD

Thanks!

[roygee]

I noticed that the newer egreat players with the 1186 chipset no longer has the redtimes UI... How's the android UIs for this model? I'm looking for a new NMT to upgrade from my kaiboer 1073... Kung mas maganda UI na redtimes, then might settle for 1185 na lang

andriod phones normally run apps even if wala kang ginagawa, which slows them down a bit. ganun din na for andriod based nmt?