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Saorview/Freesat/Ethernet Digital Media Reciever - Does one exist?

  • 22-08-2011 6:17pm
    #1
    endeval
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭


    Hi Folks

    From what I can see, you can get combo Freesat/Saorview boxes which do have Ethernet (for "viewing the internet").

    But they do not go into specifically what that means...

    Essentially, I am looking for a box which will do Saorview, Freesat and play digital video (SD & HD - AVI, MKV, MP4) over the network from a media streamer.

    Does such a thing exist?

    Thanks
    James.

    :confused:


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  • #2
    desaparecidos
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭desaparecidos


    A HTPC with Quad tuner (x2 DVB-T, x2 DVB-S2) might be your best bet. Can be built from scratch with nice case for under €450:
    Remote Control and IR reciever ~15
    mAtx Case ~ 50
    SFX / mAtx PSU ~15
    CPU (45w) ~50
    Motherboard ~40
    RAM ~15
    Graphics Card (HDMI out, top notch video quality) ~35
    Quad Tuner ~150
    Some Silent Fans ~15
    2.5" quiet HDD ~45

    If you have spare parts or an old PC laying around, you could built a HTPC very cheaply.


  • #3
    endeval
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭endeval


    Thanks for the reply. Agreed. Just trying to keep it simple and low-cost though for this effort.


  • #4
    Johnboy1951
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,048 ✭✭✭✭Johnboy1951


    But they do not go into specifically what that means...

    That is a difficulty ..... it is almost impossible to determine what limits are on the Ethernet cable use .... so the suggestion of a small PC to do the job would at least give the greatest flexibility in this respect.


  • #5
    emaherx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,329 ✭✭✭emaherx


    How about a freesat HD TV.
    Many are capable of Saorview/Freesat Reception and can play media files from USB/over ethernet.

    Supported media may be limited depending on brand. But Transcoding is possible.
    media will need to be provided by a DLNA server such as a PC running Win7 or supported NAS box.


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