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Western Digital TV HD Media Player 1080p - €100 delivered [Expansys]

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  • #212
    MrSparkle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 202 ✭✭MrSparkle


    JAMM222 wrote: »
    http://www.team-mediaportal.de/dateien/startdown/1310/

    cant figure out how to use this app anyone have a tutorial?


    Open the CoverCollector.ini file in notepad.
    Change the 4th line to the path where your movies or TV shows are:

    dirs=H:\movies

    If you want to do movies and TV Shows change it to the following:
    dirs=H:\movies|H:\TV Shows

    Run the program and then click on scrape down the bottom left. It's a great little program. It's crashed for me a few times though if it can't find a cover, I just got the cover myself then.


  • #213
    JAMM222
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 738 ✭✭✭JAMM222


    nice one ill give it a shot this evening! cheers


  • #214
    teck-x5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 93 ✭✭teck-x5


    Are you able to plug in a classic iPod into this and access any media stored on the HDD area of the iPod? (i.e. not syncd music or videos)


  • #215
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    teck-x5 wrote: »
    Are you able to plug in a classic iPod into this and access any media stored on the HDD area of the iPod? (i.e. not syncd music or videos)

    Yep.


  • #216
    nitromaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,507 ✭✭✭nitromaster


    Pixmania doing this + the 500GB passport for
    €165.40
    http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/2595415/art/western-digital/wd-hd-tv-media-player-my.html

    Cheaper then Komplett.

    Likely gonna buy from them myself, but just cos I've got money in my paypal. (and komplett dont take paypal)


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  • #217
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    nitromaster wrote: »
    Pixmania doing this + the 500GB passport for
    €165.40
    http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/2595415/art/western-digital/wd-hd-tv-media-player-my.html

    Cheaper then Komplett.

    Likely gonna buy from them myself, but just cos I've got money in my paypal. (and komplett dont take paypal)
    Just FYI, that's not a passport, it's a big 3.5" hard-drive (needs its own power supply).

    If we say the WD HD Media player is €93 (on Komplett), it means you're paying around €72 for a 3.5" 500GB drive. That's not really that good...you'd do better if you want.


  • #218
    nitromaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,507 ✭✭✭nitromaster


    Voodu Child wrote: »
    Just FYI, that's not a passport, it's a big 3.5" hard-drive (needs its own power supply).

    If we say the WD HD Media player is €93 (on Komplett), it means you're paying around €72 for a 3.5" 500GB drive. That's not really that good...you'd do better if you want.

    Ah right. Thanks :o Thought I was missing something.


  • #219
    Crosby Muscular Locust
    Posts: 8,317 ✭✭✭ Crosby Muscular Locust


    What I want to know is how are all you guys downloading all this HD mkv content when, for example, Eircom have a 40-50gb cap? :confused::confused::confused:


  • #220
    banchang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,282 ✭✭✭banchang


    basquille wrote: »
    Here ya go coldfire1x!

    you can buy this walk in 'retail' there ? at what price?


  • #221
    bluemachaveli
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭bluemachaveli


    In NY at the min. Spotted it in Best Buy for $99. Picked it up based on the reviews I read here! Can't waitto get home and try it out!


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  • #222
    he man rugger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73 ✭✭he man rugger


    Deleted User wrote: »
    What I want to know is how are all you guys downloading all this HD mkv content when, for example, Eircom have a 40-50gb cap? :confused::confused::confused:

    Is that generally enforced? I must have smashed the download limit over the last month although a friend of mine with BT has had his download speeds limited to 5kb/sec for breaking the limit.


  • #223
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,674 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Deleted User wrote: »
    What I want to know is how are all you guys downloading all this HD mkv content when, for example, Eircom have a 40-50gb cap? :confused::confused::confused:

    EsatBt = 100GB per month :D


  • #224
    Mixie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 935 ✭✭✭Mixie


    banchang wrote: »
    you can buy this walk in 'retail' there ? at what price?

    As far as I know you order it from their website and elect, rather than delivery, to pick it up yourself from their depot (in Blanchardstown if memory serves). I think it's just a collection point though, i.e. you can't walk in and buy something.


  • #225
    Suzgraham
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭Suzgraham


    Hi just to let you know there is a Firmware update for this product, Version 1.02.07: They have added a jump feature to the remote: While fast forwarding or reversing, if the “Next” or “Prev” buttons are pressed, video will jump 10 minutes in the respective direction plus plus there is a display folder for JPG for video, photos & music. Plus lots more. This is a class little devise. :-)


  • #226
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,410 ✭✭✭madmoe


    I like mine but would LOVE it if it had the following:

    * Ability To Create Playlists
    * The ability to shuffle music videos on a per folder basis.......


  • #227
    banchang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,282 ✭✭✭banchang


    1. Komplett with pickup seems to be the cheapest way of getting hands on this, if I'm not mistaken ?

    2. Wanted to also combine this with the WD My Passport Elite 500GB, but Komplett don't seem to do this ?

    Options ?


  • #228
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,424 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    banchang wrote: »
    1. Komplett with pickup seems to be the cheapest way of getting hands on this, if I'm not mistaken ?
    Yep, by far!
    banchang wrote: »
    2. Wanted to also combine this with the WD My Passport Elite 500GB, but Komplett don't seem to do this ?
    Buy it seperately?


  • #229
    banchang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,282 ✭✭✭banchang


    basquille wrote: »
    Yep, by far!


    Buy it seperately?

    LOL

    As in, anyone know best options for buying separately (off top of the head, Bargain Alert) ?


  • #230
    kaimera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,392 ✭✭✭✭kaimera


    Have one winging it's way to me from komplett.

    Had a quick playtest with one before I bought and quality lil box.

    lol, speak of the devil; it just arrived :)


  • #231
    Cmar-Ireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭Cmar-Ireland


    vectra wrote: »
    EsatBt = 100GB per month :D

    I'm more interested in where ye are downloading from? Is it the unmentionable T word or are ye USEing somewhere else? ;)


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  • #232
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,410 ✭✭✭madmoe


    I asked this before and got a rap on the fingers from the mods! I would be interested in meeting up with my 1TB in tow and swapping with anyone that is trying to build up their HD collection.....

    Please don't rap me for this one mods ;-)


  • #233
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,674 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Cmar-Ireland wrote: »
    I'm more interested in where ye are downloading from? Is it the unmentionable T word or are ye USEing somewhere else? ;)


    Against the rules to discuss these things on here as far as I know.


  • #234
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,424 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    vectra wrote: »
    Against the rules to discuss these things on here as far as I know.
    Yep, please cease discussion of "such things" now.

    It's not the first time it's been mentioned in this thread.


  • #235
    dubmick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,942 ✭✭✭dubmick


    I have to say I am delighted with this little device, it has changed the way I watch tv. The same can be said of Sky+.

    I recently picked out a new tv for my parents (Samsung 6 Series) and it has usb plug and play. It works similarly to the WDTV except there is not box. It's made me want a new tv so the WDTV might end up on adverts.ie


  • #236
    Crosby Muscular Locust
    Posts: 8,317 ✭✭✭ Crosby Muscular Locust


    dubmick wrote: »
    I have to say I am delighted with this little device, it has changed the way I watch tv. The same can be said of Sky+.

    I recently picked out a new tv for my parents (Samsung 6 Series) and it has usb plug and play. It works similarly to the WDTV except there is not box. It's made me want a new tv so the WDTV might end up on adverts.ie

    So let me get this right....you're so happy with the WDTV that you're gonna sell it? :confused:


  • #237
    podgeandrodge
    Site Banned Posts: 5,975 ✭✭✭podgeandrodge


    I think he means that while the WDTV is excellent it still involves having a box under your tv - and the Samsung can do it internally hence the preference.

    I'm not sure if the Samsung can handle as many formats though?


  • #238
    JAMM222
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 738 ✭✭✭JAMM222


    podgeandrodge wrote: »
    I think he means that while the WDTV is excellent it still involves having a box under your tv - and the Samsung can do it internally hence the preference.

    I'm not sure if the Samsung can handle as many formats though?

    id have to agree + u would still have to hook up a hard drive and the interface probably wouldnt be as good!


  • #239
    pauly3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 117 ✭✭pauly3


    Anyone notice how the newer TVs are starting to include usb ports with media playing chips now? It won't be long before all these external devices are extinct. After widgets comes an integrated web browser, wifi and ethernet, integrated flash drives with time-shift recording.... And thats not even mentioning freesat, freeview, etc. Why don't they just add a net-top and have one of the sources as 'PC' ?


  • #240
    banchang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,282 ✭✭✭banchang


    Got this from Komplett, but the My Passport stand wasn't in the box - do they not include this any more ?


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  • #241
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,424 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    banchang wrote: »
    Got this from Komplett, but the My Passport stand wasn't in the box - do they not include this any more ?
    It never came with it.. it's sold seperately AFAIK.

    EDIT: Actually.. no, you're right. It appears to have came with it at some point (http://hothardware.com/News/Western-Digitals-New-WD-TV-HD-Media-Player/):
    Although it is designed as a companion for My Passport drives (it even includes a My Passport stand)

    Another Boards thread about it here


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