Samsung Blueray with allshare @tesco 40e

Doom

Nice gadget for €40 works with my home cloud and has usb and external hdd support

J_E

I would go down to my local store but there is literally no sign of any deals! I wish they had been more structured with some of these sales.

messinkiapina

Can it be used for netflix or any other streaming services?

messinkiapina

Cydoniac wrote: »

I would go down to my local store but there is literally no sign of any deals! I wish they had been more structured with some of these sales.

I don't think I've ever managed to get one of these electrical bargains at tescos ever, it usually just ends in frustration for me!

Doom

messinkiapina wrote: »

Can it be used for netflix or any other streaming services?

It will allow a media hd through it. I have a NAS drive and it works very well. Also can access my S4 on it too.
No, netflix

GerardKeating

I was going to get one, but was not sure if it did DLNA, so i got a Panasonic for €10 more.

Doom

http://m.samsung.com/uk/consumer/tv-audio-video/blu-ray-players/archive/2d/BD-E5300/XU

Allyall

GerardKeating wrote: »

I was going to get one, but was nit sure if it did DLNA, so i got a Panasonic for €10 more.

Seems it does have DLNA according to the link above.

messinkiapina wrote: »

Can it be used for netflix or any other streaming services?

Yep - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skifta.android.app&hl=en

keithclancy

These boxes are not that great tbh.

A Raspberry Pi + Case and an SD Card, USB Charger and HDMI Cable you have lying around will do a much better job.

Pi:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Raspberry-Pi-Model-512MB-RAM/dp/B008PT4GGC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388260562&sr=8-2&keywords=raspberry+pi

Case:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cyntech-Case-Raspberry-Pi-BerryBlack/dp/B00BBXWX9Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388260624&sr=8-1&keywords=raspberry+pi+case

Handles full 1080p without any problems with Openelec installed and theres a bunch of nice plugins easily loaded with xbmchub

Installing OpenELEC:
http://squirrelhosting.co.uk/hosting-blog/hosting-blog-info.php?id=9

Installing XBMC Hub:
http://www.xbmchub.com/blog/2012/04/24/fusion-easy-addon-installation-for-xbmc/

If you have a NAS on your network you can easily attach it to that, or use a powered USB Drive.

For a remote you can just use your phone (theres an official free app) or you can use the web interface.

Doom

Does all I need it to do..watch films

keithclancy

Doom wrote: »

Does all I need it to do..watch films

True, but its limited to playing what Samsung wrote the firmware to play,Their track record also sucks with future support.

XBMC is open, has been around a really long time and will play just about any format you throw at it.

Plus it plays online content, such as 4OD, iPlayer etc etc. (As long as you are in the correct region of course)

Brian

keithclancy wrote: »

These boxes are not that great tbh.

A Raspberry Pi + Case and an SD Card, USB Charger and HDMI Cable you have lying around will do a much better job.

Not for Blu-Ray playback.

AlanS181824

Need to check the Carlow shop, hopefully one is there. Thanks OP!

Unknown Soldier

keithclancy wrote: »

True, but its limited to playing what Samsung wrote the firmware to play,Their track record also sucks with future support.

I'd disagree about the future support part. My Samsung blu ray player updated two nights ago. It is about 3 years old. I am sure at some stage it will become a legacy item but that is par for the course.

My TVs have had updates too and they are about 3 years old.

cunstunt

There are 4 or 5 of these on the bargain shelf in Tesco cabra for anyone who's looking for one.
Sw

cathalj

Bought one of these , predominantly for watching Netflix - bit unsure of whether I can or not , anyone know for sure ?
Also, how exactly do you connect to your broadband ? Do I need to buy a "lan adapter" ? , if so , wtf is a "lan adapter" ?!!
Sorry for all the questions! !

lau1247

I was at tesco kildare (the one by kildare village today) there were two sony bdp-s185 for 30 euro. A good few toshiba ones for 35 and one samsung one (i'm guessing it is the same as the one mentioned by OP) for 40 if anyone is interested and happen to swing by there

Brian

The Sony S185 doesn't support Netflix, unfortunately. It supports it in the North American market but not Europe.

cjlawlor

I picked up an LG BP125 for €20 in Naas yesterday. They still had a few Samsung and Philips units for €40 and a Panasonic for €50. Amazing value. Thanks OP!

beauf

Are any 3d or have netflicks

cathalj

Allyall wrote: »

Seems it does have DLNA according to the link above.


Yep - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skifta.android.app&hl=en

Hi,
Just wondering if this skifta app is a work around for playing Netflix on this ?
If so, where do you install it ? .... On the blu-ray player itself ? Do you have to have another device running Netflix on at the same time , eg laptop ?
Thanks for any help

Allyall

cathalj wrote: »

Hi,
Just wondering if this skifta app is a work around for playing Netflix on this ?
If so, where do you install it ? .... On the blu-ray player itself ? Do you have to have another device running Netflix on at the same time , eg laptop ?
Thanks for any help

Install it on a smartphone (Apple/Windows/Android/ Sideload- BlackBerry) or PC, and you can send pretty much anything you view on your phone/PC to a DLNA device.
http://www.skifta.com/
If you are sending from phone, you can still receive calls/texts without it interrupting your viewing.

Allcast is great too, but just became a paid App and is still buggy.. Best avoided at the minute..

ei9go

Some Samsung Blurays in Tesco ballybeg Waterford yesterday

cathalj

Allyall wrote: »

Install it on a smartphone (Apple/Windows/Android/ Sideload- BlackBerry) or PC, and you can send pretty much anything you view on your phone/PC to a DLNA device.
http://www.skifta.com/
If you are sending from phone, you can still receive calls/texts without it interrupting your viewing.

Allcast is great too, but just became a paid App and is still buggy.. Best avoided at the minute..

Thanks for all the info - am i right in saying that the programme I'm watching through the blu-ray would have to be playing in tandem on my phone so ?
As in kids couldn't be browsing net or playing game on the phone at same time ?
Apologies if that's a stupid question !
Also in relation to a wireless lan adaptor which I'm told I'll also need, do these differ in performance much (serious range of prices) ?
There's one in Argos for €20 - TP Link Mini N300 , seems to get good reviews. - Any thoughts on this ?
Again thanks for all the help!

lau1247

cjlawlor wrote: »

I picked up an LG BP125 for €20 in Naas yesterday. They still had a few Samsung and Philips units for €40 and a Panasonic for €50. Amazing value. Thanks OP!

wow that is great value, is there any more of the LG? or was it the last one?

Allyall

cathalj wrote: »

Thanks for all the info - am i right in saying that the programme I'm watching through the blu-ray would have to be playing in tandem on my phone so ?
As in kids couldn't be browsing net or playing game on the phone at same time ?
Apologies if that's a stupid question !
Also in relation to a wireless lan adaptor which I'm told I'll also need, do these differ in performance much (serious range of prices) ?
There's one in Argos for €20 - TP Link Mini N300 , seems to get good reviews. - Any thoughts on this ?
Again thanks for all the help!

No, you stream to the device from phone or PC, and can use phone or PC as normal.

What do you want WLAN adapter for? The Blu-Ray player? I don't think it'll be compatible with a USB WLAN device.

You could plug the ethernet cable directly into it, or if it is too far from the router, get homeplugs/powerline adapters.

beauf

A lot of bluray players have a USB port for USB WiFi adapters.

You have to check which ones it supports though. I don't think the LG BP125 supports ethernet or USB WiFi though.

cathalj

"What do you want WLAN adapter for? The Blu-Ray player? I don't think it'll be compatible with a USB WLAN device."

Box says Wireless Lan Ready on it , & was told that what what I needed to buy.
Sales assistant didn't seem too knowledgeable though - bit like myself !

Allyall

cathalj wrote: »

Box says Wireless Lan Ready on it , & was told that what what I needed to buy.
Sales assistant didn't seem too knowledgeable though - bit like myself !

What Blu-Ray Player is it? Is it this one? - http://m.samsung.com/uk/consumer/tv-audio-video/blu-ray-players/archive/2d/BD-E5300/XU

Wireless LAN Built-in No
Wireless LAN Ready No
All Share (DLNA)Yes
(DLNA Only)Wi-Fi Display No
Wi-Fi Direct No

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/SupportOwnersFAQPopup.do?faq_id=FAQ00031755&fm_seq=31923

The BD-E5300, BD-D5100, and HT-E3500 are the only models that do not support any of the wireless adapters listed above, they support a wired LAN connection only.

cathalj

Hi,
Its the BD-D5300, so I think I'm OK.
Also have a Panasonic DMP-BD77EB-K,
Just need to decide which is best one to keep & other going to brother!

P.S - for anyone interested was in tesco naas 20 mins ago & they have a few left - a Philips 3D for €40, Toshiba for €45 and a few Panasonic for €50.

Redsoxfan

Nothing coming close to this in Tesco Maynooth earlier today.

Allyall

cathalj wrote: »

Hi,
Its the BD-D5300, so I think I'm OK.

Yep, BD-D5300 can use WLAN adapter. I thought it was the model linked earlier in thread.

Some adapters will work, some won't - This thread may name a few that will - http://answers.argos.co.uk/answers/1493-en_gb/product/9368286/questions.htm

The official one is on Amazon

cathalj

Allyall wrote: »

Yep, BD-D5300 can use WLAN adapter. I thought it was the model linked earlier in thread.

Some adapters will work, some won't - This thread may name a few that will - http://answers.argos.co.uk/answers/1493-en_gb/product/9368286/questions.htm

The official one is on Amazon

Cheers, Thanks for all the help - much obliged !

cjlawlor

lau1247 wrote: »

wow that is great value, is there any more of the LG? or was it the last one?

I think it was the last one, sorry

lau1247

cjlawlor wrote: »

I think it was the last one, sorry

hahah nothing to apologise for, thanks for confirming

bromley52

As of about 15:00 Tesco Douglas have some Samsung BD-D5300. Thay have other blu ray/3D players as well.
They are located on the aisle in the front where they are selling off the xmas stuff.

KathleenF

Still 4/5 Toshiba blu-Ray players in Killarney. Priced at €45. Also speakers for iPhone priced at €30 but scanning at €26.52.