Ibood - 500 GB Argosy mobile video HDD HV356T € 159,95

daveg

Today's Ibood special.

Would really appreciate some comments from other Argosy owners. Think I read before the unit is noisy? If someone could comment ASAP I would appreciate it to give me time to buy one before they sell out.

Thanks in advance.

http://www.ibood.com/site/eu/ibood.php

Gryzor

found it noisey alright....i unplugged the fan and all was ok again....

apart from that....its small and compact and does what i want it to...this newer one has a bigger SATA HD, and seems to play higher res divx content, 720p

looks like a good deal....consider this aswell though

Vokes

My 160GB (i think) version is very noisey.

Great price though for 500GB.

daveg

Gryzor wrote:

found it noisey alright....i unplugged the fan and all was ok again....

apart from that....its small and compact and does what i want it to...this newer one has a bigger SATA HD, and seems to play higher res divx content, 720p

looks like a good deal....consider this aswell though

How did you unplug the fan? Does the device get hot with no fan in operation?

fenris

Just ordered one, I have been looking out for something like this for a while.
I was thinking of going the chinavision route, but I cannot find any review that was not made by someone who seems to work at the factory!

http://www.chinavasion.com/product_info.php/pName/divx-player-usb-hdd-enclosure-with-display/

BTW has anyone ordered from chinavision before?
they seem to be the source of a lot of stock for ebay shops.

Basq

You need to open it up to plug out the fan.

Yeah, i was toying with taking it out completely.. but fear overheating (especially as i can watch 3 - 4 hours on it at a time easy!). Anyone re-assure me?

rgiller

I got the 320G version they were doing a while back and it's brilliant. Sure it can get a little noisy but you don't really notice it after you first switch it on. Like the 360, although it's probably not as loud. If you've got a good collection of divx's it makes the sky box more or less obsolete

yop

aye, that chinavision looks interesting

yop

Can u record from the TV onto it?

Basq

yop wrote:

Can u record from the TV onto it?

Nope!

Gryzor

basquille wrote:

You need to open it up to plug out the fan.

Yeah, i was toying with taking it out completely.. but fear overheating (especially as i can watch 3 - 4 hours on it at a time easy!). Anyone re-assure me?

yep...just take off the back plate, i think, and you'll see the power cable from the fan...just unplug it from the board....

I haven't had any issues since i did it, and it can run for a few hours at a time.....i know its not too scientific , but to the touch, i didnt notice any differance with the fan on or off??? Alot of them don't have fans built in, so i'd say long term it should be fine...

Basq

Gryzor wrote:

yep...just take off the back plate, i think, and you'll see the power cable from the fan...just unplug it from the board....

I haven't had any issues since i did it, and it can run for a few hours at a time.....i know its not too scientific , but to the touch, i didnt notice any differance with the fan on or off??? Alot of them don't have fans built in, so i'd say long term it should be fine...

Yeah, i've already taken off the back plate (and voided the warranty) and actually took it out just to look at it.

Didn't even think of unplugging it. Will give it a try temporarily but noticed the outer casing was quite hot last weekend (even with the fan on, after watching it for a few hours).

Soarer

This doesn't upscale any of the files by any chance, does it?

Gryzor

yeah, i have all my movies and other media on my main PC, the argosy is a second copy, so if the drive failed in it, it'd be annoying but not too bad....i wouldn't go tinkering with the fan, unless i had a backup....just on the offchance..:eek:

Soarer

Soarer wrote:

This doesn't upscale any of the files by any chance, does it?

Never mind.
Just checked the Argosy site there, and it upscales to 720p.

Sounds pretty sweet!

patch

Can anybody comment on the quality of hd divx playback?
Aspect ratio won´t be a problem?
I had intended streaming from a laptop through to the xbox360 but this would be better hopefully?
Thanks guys.

Gryzor

the older 320GB model doesn't support HD divx, at least not the files i tried. But the quality of the standard divx files are spot-on...

I'm assuming this is a Divx certified device, seeing as the divx logo is splashed around all over the place??? Then the HD Divx playback should be good?? maybe i'm making too many assumptions....

ixtlan

patch wrote:

Can anybody comment on the quality of hd divx playback?
Aspect ratio won´t be a problem?
I had intended streaming from a laptop through to the xbox360 but this would be better hopefully?
Thanks guys.

My reading of the specs is that this does NOT play HD divx. The max input resolution is 720x576 which is standard DVD.

It does say 720p output on component, but this is likely to be upscaled.

I could be wrong but if it really did HD I think they would advertise the fact.

Ix.

Gran Hermano

Re: 720P
From the manual:

720P: When connecting to a TV supports high definition video input,
enabling this option will output a 16:9 up-scaling component video
format for High Definition displays.
Enabling this option will make TV DISPLAY / VIDEO OUTPUT
options disabled, and the DVD/JPEG ZOOM function will also be
disabled at this mode.

jArgHA

Does anyone know if this one is any good:
http://www.pixmania.com/ie/uk/589511/art/dane-elec/so-speaky-500-gb-external.html

Its also a 500GB MediaPlayer for €150 from Pixmania.

fenris

Mine has just arrived - despite GLS best efforts! (attempted to deliver to the wrong address while stating the wrong name, luckily my neighbour was able to read my name and address on the label and take charge of the package for me!)

buttsoirl

This one doesnt come with a HDD, but I slapped a disk in and used it for a full month on the road, great interface, reads XD cards, CF etc.
completely silent and cool even after hours of operation.... comes with AVI connections to TV's. you do need to buy a SCART adaptor but this is the best and most compact I have seen and not bad for 62 euro (Cork Store)

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?C=Newsletter&U=06P9-2_Comp&ModuleNo=97124&T=12210067



it has
• Simply install your 3.5-inch hard drive with videos, pictures and music and play them back through your TV
• View photos on your camera direct from the memory card using the card reader
• Allows you to enjoy multimedia programs on your TV or monitor
• Can be used as a standard external hard drive enclosure
• Easy to use graphical interface
• Navigate using the included remote control or front panel push buttons
• Slim portable design
• Built-in front mount card reader for media play back
• Cool blue power switch
• Media leads included
• Connects to your TV''s AV Ports
• Video media formats: VCD, (VOB)DVD, MPEG1/2/4, DIVX3.X, DIVX4.X, DIVX5.X
• Audio media formats: MP3
• Image media formats: JPEG
• Media outputs AV / VGA / component
• Video output NTSC / PAL
• Supports 3.5 inch IDE hard drives up to 400GB

positron

I am looking for one of these media drives, and read reviews (in avsforum I think) about certain media drive which can take new firmware thats being maintained by an open source community, and that its pretty good etc. Anyone know where to get one of them?

johnp

buttsoirl wrote:

This one doesnt come with a HDD, but I slapped a disk in and used it for a full month on the road, great interface, reads XD cards, CF etc.
completely silent and cool even after hours of operation.... comes with AVI connections to TV's. you do need to buy a SCART adaptor but this is the best and most compact I have seen and not bad for 62 euro (Cork Store)

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?C=Newsletter&U=06P9-2_Comp&ModuleNo=97124&T=12210067



it has
• Simply install your 3.5-inch hard drive with videos, pictures and music and play them back through your TV
• View photos on your camera direct from the memory card using the card reader
• Allows you to enjoy multimedia programs on your TV or monitor
• Can be used as a standard external hard drive enclosure
• Easy to use graphical interface
• Navigate using the included remote control or front panel push buttons
• Slim portable design
• Built-in front mount card reader for media play back
• Cool blue power switch
• Media leads included
• Connects to your TV''s AV Ports
• Video media formats: VCD, (VOB)DVD, MPEG1/2/4, DIVX3.X, DIVX4.X, DIVX5.X
• Audio media formats: MP3
• Image media formats: JPEG
• Media outputs AV / VGA / component
• Video output NTSC / PAL
• Supports 3.5 inch IDE hard drives up to 400GB

Any thoughts on this one? It's a media player and recorder. Its about €115 instore.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=221173&TabID=1&source=1&doy=search

neacy69

Is there any enclosures like this that that would fit a SATA drive?

buttsoirl wrote:

This one doesnt come with a HDD, but I slapped a disk in and used it for a full month on the road, great interface, reads XD cards, CF etc.
completely silent and cool even after hours of operation.... comes with AVI connections to TV's. you do need to buy a SCART adaptor but this is the best and most compact I have seen and not bad for 62 euro (Cork Store)

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?C=Newsletter&U=06P9-2_Comp&ModuleNo=97124&T=12210067



it has
• Simply install your 3.5-inch hard drive with videos, pictures and music and play them back through your TV
• View photos on your camera direct from the memory card using the card reader
• Allows you to enjoy multimedia programs on your TV or monitor
• Can be used as a standard external hard drive enclosure
• Easy to use graphical interface
• Navigate using the included remote control or front panel push buttons
• Slim portable design
• Built-in front mount card reader for media play back
• Cool blue power switch
• Media leads included
• Connects to your TV''s AV Ports
• Video media formats: VCD, (VOB)DVD, MPEG1/2/4, DIVX3.X, DIVX4.X, DIVX5.X
• Audio media formats: MP3
• Image media formats: JPEG
• Media outputs AV / VGA / component
• Video output NTSC / PAL
• Supports 3.5 inch IDE hard drives up to 400GB

rajeevsa

All, I have an earlier version of the media hard disk HV355
If i organise my music in folder strcuture i can play only one folder at a time.
Ideally i would like to create mutilpl playlists (artist, genre, mood etc) and use them. But my version does not support any playlist. I noticed that the new version HDD HV356T supports playlists.

Has anybody been able to upgrade firmware of their existing hard disk HV355 to HDD HV356T. is it even possible ???

thanks in advance

Gran Hermano

Back in stock on IBOOD - same price/spec from what I can see.
Recommend highly (very satisfied owner here).

Actually make that 10 euro cheaper!

rgiller

I've got two HDD movie players: one Argosy and one Storex brand from Pixmania. Link here

The Storex is much better in my opinion: no noise (the Argosy I have can be very loud), better user interface and functionality. Definitely worth the extra tenner. I would recommend it over this IBOOD offer

Mr E

If you have a bit of cash, I recommend the Freecom Network Media Player-350. I'm streaming stuff off my PC wirelessly, and its much handier than dragging the box up and down the stairs every few days to put new stuff on.

Gone West

Meh heres a 500gb in aldi for €109

http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/2867_4339.htm

Mr E

Thats not a media player, Fuzzy... its just a hard drive.

Linoge

Mr E wrote: »

If you have a bit of cash, I recommend the Freecom Network Media Player-350. I'm streaming stuff off my PC wirelessly, and its much handier than dragging the box up and down the stairs every few days to put new stuff on.

Hey Mr. E (Mystery, and whats another names for a mystery? ... Enigma, Mr E Nigma)

I was thinking about getting that particular media player. How do you find the interface? I've read reviews (and some comments on SVP) saying that the player is sluggish and that file transfer is insanely slow. Also, did you ever come across a true NAS media player?

Mr E

The interface is fine. I had the older freecom player, and its similar. I don't find it sluggish at all (no more sluggish than navigating SKY, for example). The only catch (and it took me a week to figure it out) was to open 4 specific ports on my Eircom router for the wireless connectivity to work.

File transfer via NAS is quick enough, as long as you're doing a couple of files. If you're transferring 20gb, then its better to hook it up to your PC and transfer by USB (which is alot quicker).

GerardKeating

FuzzyLogic wrote: »

Meh heres a 500gb in aldi for €109

http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/2867_4339.htm

Only EUR89 in LIDL next week

matchthis

GerardKeating wrote: »

Only EUR89 in LIDL next week

External hard drive, not media player :rolleyes:

alastair_doom

GerardKeating wrote: »

Only EUR89 in LIDL next week

Also, thats the sterling price im afriad. 139euro here. Pity.

http://www.lidl.ie/ie/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20071203.p.500GBExternalHardDrive

The Freeman

rgiller wrote: »

I've got two HDD movie players: one Argosy and one Storex brand from Pixmania. Link here

The Storex is much better in my opinion: no noise (the Argosy I have can be very loud), better user interface and functionality. Definitely worth the extra tenner. I would recommend it over this IBOOD offer

bought this when the offer was up last and very happy i have to say, for anybody thinking of picking one up the fan is not an issue whatsoever!

The Freeman

rgiller wrote: »

I've got two HDD movie players: one Argosy and one Storex brand from Pixmania. Link here

The Storex is much better in my opinion: no noise (the Argosy I have can be very loud), better user interface and functionality. Definitely worth the extra tenner. I would recommend it over this IBOOD offer

bought this when the offer was up last and very happy i have to say, for anybody thinking of picking one up the fan is not an issue whatsoever!


my xbox 360 fan is about 10 times louder than it...fact!

leptonite

Hi, just about to order the Argosy but anyone have full specs on the STOREX brand as pixmania has limited details?

Linoge

Mr E wrote: »

The interface is fine. I had the older freecom player, and its similar. I don't find it sluggish at all (no more sluggish than navigating SKY, for example). The only catch (and it took me a week to figure it out) was to open 4 specific ports on my Eircom router for the wireless connectivity to work.

File transfer via NAS is quick enough, as long as you're doing a couple of files. If you're transferring 20gb, then its better to hook it up to your PC and transfer by USB (which is alot quicker).

Thanks a mill for that. Just one more question, about how long are we talking about for transfer for say 1gb over the network?

Gran Hermano

My understanding is that the fan issue was only with the previous generation
of Argosy drives, I picked up a couple of the newer models a few months
back from ibood and there is no problem with noise. The upscaling of movies
to 720p over component is a pretty good feature. I use my 360and PS3 for
streaming movies across the home wifi when/where situation requires so had
no need for this feature in a hard-drive player.

GerardKeating

matchthis wrote: »

External hard drive, not media player :rolleyes:

Yes, but i was replying to a quote for another external HD...

GerardKeating

alastair_doom wrote: »

Also, thats the sterling price im afriad. 139euro here. Pity.

http://www.lidl.ie/ie/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20071203.p.500GBExternalHardDrive

The Irish site did say EUR89 for a short while this am...

Mr E

Linoge wrote: »

Thanks a mill for that. Just one more question, about how long are we talking about for transfer for say 1gb over the network?

No idea, Linoge. I'll try tonight and let you know.

fenris

does anyone have universal remote codes for this?
Guess whose remote has gone missing presumed binned courtesy of the short chaos demons that live in my house masquerading as sprogs!

Mr E

About 25 minutes to copy 3 350mb shows using the NAS transfer on the Freecom-350.
Streaming or USB transfer are your best bet.

Linoge

Mr E wrote: »

About 25 minutes to copy 3 350mb shows using the NAS transfer on the Freecom-350.
Streaming or USB transfer are your best bet.

You said it! Thanks for going to the trouble to test that for me.

jimbobwalton

I ordered one but it has not arrived yet!! Got an email last week saying I should have it by the end of last week. Emailed customer support but nothing...Has anyone ordered and received ??

Gran Hermano

Received one this morning.

jimbobwalton

Thanks Gran , Maybe it will arrive tomorrow

Sleight of hand

jimbobwalton wrote: »

I ordered one but it has not arrived yet!! Got an email last week saying I should have it by the end of last week. Emailed customer support but nothing...Has anyone ordered and received ??

received the following email from them (Ibood.com) today,
"Thank you very much for your email. We have just checked the status of your order and it turned out that another delay occured: your parcel was dispatched yesterday.

At this moment the parcel is being handled by the DHL and therefore we expect your order to arrive at the end of this week."

hopefully we'll get them before xmas :mad: