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Mass storage to connect to tv

  • 12-01-2008 11:01am
    #1
    Johnny Bitte
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭


    Hi all
    Just wondering is there a produst out there that I could put all my dvd s on to like an external hard drive but be able to hook it up to my tv?

    In the event i get into trouble, all the dvd s I have were legally bought and I do not suggest to anyone to copy or back up dvd they do not own or will suggest how to do so.


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  • #2
    euph
    Closed Accounts Posts: 89 ✭✭euph


    A quick search at peats:
    Iomega Multimedia Harddrive 500gb

    There are some others though, and cheaper than that too


  • #3
    pcolan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 90 ✭✭pcolan


    Check out this link @ Pixmania, they have decent selection of multimedia hard drives.


  • #4
    Johnny Bitte
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭Johnny Bitte


    nice one thanks lads


  • #5
    Gozer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭Gozer


    Got one in PC World 3 days ago for 199.
    i think it is a great piece of kit.
    It can play almost any type of media.
    With 500gigs it has plenty of storage.
    The included remote is small so could get lost easily but it works perfectly.
    A mate has a Packard Bell Store and Play 3500 but the Iomega is in a different class.
    The only problem with it is it does not recognize Mpeg4 files encoded with Nero 8.However all Divx etc files play without problems.
    There are lots of connections on the rear of it including scart.I have connected it to all the tv's in the house and it played perfectly on them all.
    Good setup menu to suit your personal tastes.
    I am by no means an expert but I have to say it does what it says on the tin.


  • #6
    ice27
    Closed Accounts Posts: 244 ✭✭ice27


    Gozer wrote: »
    Got one in PC World 3 days ago for 199.
    i think it is a great piece of kit.
    It can play almost any type of media.
    With 500gigs it has plenty of storage.
    The included remote is small so could get lost easily but it works perfectly.
    A mate has a Packard Bell Store and Play 3500 but the Iomega is in a different class.
    The only problem with it is it does not recognize Mpeg4 files encoded with Nero 8.However all Divx etc files play without problems.
    There are lots of connections on the rear of it including scart.I have connected it to all the tv's in the house and it played perfectly on them all.
    Good setup menu to suit your personal tastes.
    I am by no means an expert but I have to say it does what it says on the tin.


    can you give the exact model number please? Also, has it a HDMI connection , I am guessing not for the price?


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  • #7
    Gozer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭Gozer


    This is the model I got

    http://www.pixmania.com/ie/uk/638610/art/iomega/screenplay-500-gb-usb-2-0.html

    It is priced at 199 euro at PC World.

    PC World in Leopardstown still have them.


  • #8
    Gozer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭Gozer


    Oops forgot no HDMI.


  • #9
    ice27
    Closed Accounts Posts: 244 ✭✭ice27


    Gozer wrote: »
    This is the model I got

    http://www.pixmania.com/ie/uk/638610/art/iomega/screenplay-500-gb-usb-2-0.html

    It is priced at 199 euro at PC World.

    PC World in Leopardstown still have them.



    Is there any way you can get a web browser on these drives and use for browsing the internet aswell?


  • #10
    The_Keeper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 216 ✭✭The_Keeper


    Gozer wrote: »
    Got one in PC World 3 days ago for 199.
    i think it is a great piece of kit.
    It can play almost any type of media.
    With 500gigs it has plenty of storage.
    The included remote is small so could get lost easily but it works perfectly.
    A mate has a Packard Bell Store and Play 3500 but the Iomega is in a different class.
    The only problem with it is it does not recognize Mpeg4 files encoded with Nero 8.However all Divx etc files play without problems.
    There are lots of connections on the rear of it including scart.I have connected it to all the tv's in the house and it played perfectly on them all.
    Good setup menu to suit your personal tastes.
    I am by no means an expert but I have to say it does what it says on the tin.

    You can fix the mpeg4 file problem by updating the firmware.

    Unfortunately Iomega are too lazy to update their own firmware but there are other versions you can use, follow the link to find out how to do it. Read the full first page and you'll be on your way.

    http://www.iomegasupportforums.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=2250


  • #11
    Gozer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭Gozer


    No you can't put a browser on the Iomega 500 don't know about other makes.


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  • #12
    Gozer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭Gozer


    The_Keeper wrote: »
    You can fix the mpeg4 file problem by updating the firmware.

    Unfortunately Iomega are too lazy to update their own firmware but there are other versions you can use, follow the link to find out how to do it. Read the full first page and you'll be on your way.

    http://www.iomegasupportforums.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=2250

    Thanks Keeper for the link.
    This model the Screenplay 500 cannot have it's firmware updated although other Iomega drives can.
    I agree with you that Iomega have a terrible support service judging by the posts on their support forum.Although I am very happy with the 500 and have had no problems with it the lack of Mpeg 4 support is a let down.I will be buying another drive soon but will probably look elsewhere because of the lack of support from Iomega.


  • #13
    Garth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 246 ✭✭Garth


    Sorry to hijack the thread there guys but i've been looking for something similar myself. I'm very suspicious of them... I don't know why! Possibly they seem too good to be true.

    has anyone any other experiences with these products and does anyone know if any have hdmi connections? Also besides hdmi, what's the best quality connection for video quality?

    i have loads of old dvds that i want to back up as they seem so fragile, these drives appear to be the solution!


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