bondo123 said: Amazon.com shipping is slightly lower at $5.xx THANKS! I got it for $36 shipped through TigerDirect via Amazon.com. No Bing CashBack to worry about was worth paying $2.30 more.
Great deal for a low power and quiet media device. I already have a WD HD player on my 1080p LCD TV. I will use the FreeAgent Theater to keep handy iso backups of a few dvds, and a few mp3s.
g0dMAn said: what files can this play, mkv, avi, etc?
COMPATIBLE FILES ---------------- According to the info sheet, the following file types are compatible. I didn't come across any problems, but other reviews on Amazon have.
- MPEG-1 - MPEG-2 (AVI/ VOB / ISO) up to 1920x1080i @30fps - MPEG-4 (AVI / DivX / Xvid) up to 1280x720 @60fps - Video Resolutions: NTSC 480i/480p; PAL 576i/576p. Supports video (HD and upscaling) up to 720p/1080i. - Audio (MP3, ACS, WMA, WAV, OGG) - Photo (JPEG's up to 20 megapixels per photo)
ltrinh said: morecowbell said: it's HD, but just analog outputs. i don't see a DVI or HDMI out.
I thought the Red/Blue/Green output is HD digital output. No?
I don't see how to get HD (1080i) quality on analog outputs.
No -- Red/Blue/Green output is analog output and yes it can be HD analog output depending on the media and the source (for example a standard dvd player will output analog 480p on the Red/Green/Blue component outputs).
Component signal (using red/green/blue jacks) is nearly indistinguishable from HDMI signal. There's nothing wrong with it; the only real advantage of HDMI is simplicity since the cable also carries audio. Go into store where TVs are being sold and on display and I pretty much guarantee you they're all running on component input.
component aka R G B analog does not reach HD resolution. This is why its being blowed out cheap...its obsolete. Resolution by Analog transmission is limited and that is why the industry went to digital transmission.
belgique said: component aka R G B analog does not reach HD resolution. This is why its being blowed out cheap...its obsolete. Resolution by Analog transmission is limited and that is why the industry went to digital transmission.
Wrong - component output certainly can do "HD" resolutions. The other posters were correct.
JonesBeach said: Component signal (using red/green/blue jacks) is nearly indistinguishable from HDMI signal. There's nothing wrong with it; the only real advantage of HDMI is simplicity since the cable also carries audio. Go into store where TVs are being sold and on display and I pretty much guarantee you they're all running on component input.i didn't say there's anything wrong with it. but it's very distinguishable. i do side by side comparisons and digital is more clear. when you see analog it seems washed out.
i even opt to go with a DVI output with separate audio outs and it takes me some time to switch, but i do this rather than analog because of the difference.
You're brainwashed by the movie industries! Component does 1080p perfectly fine, the movie industries led you to believe otherwise because Component doesnt protect the signal source any thing can hook up to this and copy which they view as a no no, so they stupidly came up with HDMI which protect and double protect (stupidly). you're have never experience compatibility until HDMI come along. Before you can just hook up the wire and go but now not so simple anymore with HDMI.
I'd prefer component signal as I still have an old projector with HD component input. My xbox 360 happily output 1080p though component-albeit lot of wires 4 (3 video and 1 digital out) instead of 1 HDMI (2 channels sound).
NxN2005 said: belgique said: component aka R G B analog does not reach HD resolution. This is why its being blowed out cheap...its obsolete. Resolution by Analog transmission is limited and that is why the industry went to digital transmission.
Wrong - component output certainly can do "HD" resolutions. The other posters were correct.
EDITED: If a hardware wont output 1080p over component it is dues to licensing agreement which PROHIBITED the output of HD signal over unprotected component not because of technical reason. Xbox 360 wont output 1080p video over this but do game output of 1080p. BTW the reason that hdmi updated so frequently is due to problems not improvements as they led you to believe.
tuan2 said: You're brainwashed by the movie industries! Component does 1080p perfectly fine, the movie industries led you to believe otherwise because Component doesnt protect the signal source any thing can hook up to this and copy which they view as a no no, so they stupidly came up with HDMI which protect and double protect (stupidly). you're have never experience compatibility until HDMI come along. Before you can just hook up the wire and go but now not so simple anymore as HDMI.
I'd prefer component signal as I still have an old projector with HD component input. My xbox 360 happily output 1080p though component-albeit lot of wires 4 (3 video and 1 digital out) instead of 1 HDMI (2 channels sound).
NxN2005 said: belgique said: component aka R G B analog does not reach HD resolution. This is why its being blowed out cheap...its obsolete. Resolution by Analog transmission is limited and that is why the industry went to digital transmission.
Wrong - component output certainly can do "HD" resolutions. The other posters were correct.to illustrate my last post regarding component vs DVI -
for a while i was running component cable because of other issues i was having with my DVI connection. my girlfriend came over to watch the superbowl and immediately asked me what was wrong with the picture. i didn't tell her anything about the connection, but she could clearly tell that it was not on the digital out. i switched it back to DVI and all the colors became more clear and vibrant.
no brainwashing involved.
as far as component not protecting against copying - you're mistaken. if the "movie industry" wanted you to not be able to copy content across analog, that technology exists as well.
anyone that wants to debate this should read up on analog signals and the amount of space they take up vs digital. HDMI and DVI are not just "simpler," but the wire will carry more signal. plus the settop or whichever component you are viewing from does not have to downconvert the signal.
the deal is a good deal. but you have to be aware that it's analog and not digital.
Again the reason is that yours set-top box is prevented from output 1080p over component. Check your tv if its getting a 1080p signal-most set-top box dont do this therefor the different. HDMI color space make it a little brighter-therefor more perceive details.
morecowbell said: tuan2 said: You're brainwashed by the movie industries! Component does 1080p perfectly fine, the movie industries led you to believe otherwise because Component doesnt protect the signal source any thing can hook up to this and copy which they view as a no no, so they stupidly came up with HDMI which protect and double protect (stupidly). you're have never experience compatibility until HDMI come along. Before you can just hook up the wire and go but now not so simple anymore as HDMI.
I'd prefer component signal as I still have an old projector with HD component input. My xbox 360 happily output 1080p though component-albeit lot of wires 4 (3 video and 1 digital out) instead of 1 HDMI (2 channels sound).
NxN2005 said: belgique said: component aka R G B analog does not reach HD resolution. This is why its being blowed out cheap...its obsolete. Resolution by Analog transmission is limited and that is why the industry went to digital transmission.
Wrong - component output certainly can do "HD" resolutions. The other posters were correct.to illustrate my last post regarding component vs DVI -
for a while i was running component cable because of other issues i was having with my DVI connection. my girlfriend came over to watch the superbowl and immediately asked me what was wrong with the picture. i didn't tell her anything about the connection, but she could clearly tell that it was not on the digital out. i switched it back to DVI and all the colors became more clear and vibrant.
no brainwashing involved.
as far as component not protecting against copying - you're mistaken. if the "movie industry" wanted you to not be able to copy content across analog, that technology exists as well.
anyone that wants to debate this should read up on analog signals and the amount of space they take up vs digital. HDMI and DVI are not just "simpler," but the wire will carry more signal. plus the settop or whichever component you are viewing from does not have to downconvert the signal.
the deal is a good deal. but you have to be aware that it's analog and not digital.
underemployed
Member
posted: Mar. 11, 2010 @ 9:46a
I wanted to buy a player for my new HDTV, but instead of spending the $35 on this analog technology i am planing on buying the Philips dvp5990 which has the HDMI connection, the USB connection for flash drive and external hard drive (needs its own power supply) and plays Ultra DIVX as well. Definitely worth it for the $20 more than this .. Anythoughts ?
does this include the hard drive or does that need to be purchased separately. It's not clear on the tiger direct site, and the Amazon site, seems to give the impression that it must be purchased separately.
The Phillips not gona do any of that HD (720p and 1080i) stuffs that this will do-although I dont like this player because it doesnt do 1080p which cross this out of my list (and almost every body hence the low price-dropping about $100 from when it was released last year. Seagate quickly corrected this by releasing the theater + which will handle 1080p but a lot more expensive)
Also: the Philips is not HD, its only upscale the dvd. When you're see something in HD you'll see the different and there IS a different. Its why HD media players is being so hot.
underemployed said: I wanted to buy a player for my new HDTV, but instead of spending the $35 on this analog technology i am planing on buying the Philips dvp5990 which has the HDMI connection, the USB connection for flash drive and external hard drive (needs its own power supply) and plays Ultra DIVX as well. Definitely worth it for the $20 more than this .. Anythoughts ?
tuan2 said: Again the reason is that yours set-top box is prevented from output 1080p over component. Check your tv if its getting a 1080p signal-most set-top box dont do this therefor the different. HDMI color space make it a little brighter-therefor more perceive details. i didn't have it set to 1080p.
next...
(btw, i have more experience with this than you can possibly know)
Yes sir, dully notice. I'm not the expert in this, its merely my personal experience.
morecowbell said: tuan2 said: Again the reason is that yours set-top box is prevented from output 1080p over component. Check your tv if its getting a 1080p signal-most set-top box dont do this therefor the different. HDMI color space make it a little brighter-therefor more perceive details. i didn't have it set to 1080p.
next...
(btw, i have more experience with this than you can possibly know)
ZoomOne
Senior Member
posted: Mar. 11, 2010 @ 10:12a
No drive included.
cgott42 said: does this include the hard drive or does that need to be purchased separately. It's not clear on the tiger direct site, and the Amazon site, seems to give the impression that it must be purchased separately.
ZoomOne
Senior Member
posted: Mar. 11, 2010 @ 10:12a
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ZoomOne
Senior Member
posted: Mar. 11, 2010 @ 10:14a
No drive included.
cgott42 said: does this include the hard drive or does that need to be purchased separately. It's not clear on the tiger direct site, and the Amazon site, seems to give the impression that it must be purchased separately.
ZoomOne
Senior Member
posted: Mar. 11, 2010 @ 10:14a
No drive included.
cgott42 said: does this include the hard drive or does that need to be purchased separately. It's not clear on the tiger direct site, and the Amazon site, seems to give the impression that it must be purchased separately.
This is $30 media player, so don't expect miracles. Its definitely better than getting the Philips Dvix capable DVD player on the assumption that you already own a DVD player.
No drive but they suggest many ways to use "your" drive"
With your FreeAgent Theater HD media player connected to your TV, you can share and enjoy your media library by:
* 1. Simply placing the FreeAgent Go drive into the FreeAgent Theater media player, or * 2. Connecting your USB hard drive into the front mounted ports, or * 3. Plugging a USB support digital camera into the front mounted ports
I have the Philip DVP5990 and it is an excellent upconverting player for $50.
Reasons I bought it are:
Far cheaper than a good BD player
BD Retail movies are a complete ripoff
BD Blanks are way too expensive right now
My TV is 720P (1366x768) && I sit 10 ft from it
..but mainly items 2 && 3..
As a "stop gap" for not having a BD player, I just bought a CinemaTube NMT for $91 (couple weeks ago here) and 2 1-TB Maxtor "Central Axis" NAS devices for ~$53 each from the Staples Closeout (few months old now; still can be found; I did same time I got the CT)
FYI: The Philips handles avi's (USB or CD/DVD) up to 720x480 (&& the PAL equiv).. no mk4's or anything.. and there are hacked f/w's available.
It's a great player all around.
sudheerv
Member
posted: Mar. 11, 2010 @ 12:51p
Agree.. for now I am happy with Philips DVP5990 btw, does anybody know if there is a upgrade/hack to play mp4 files on this Philip DVP5990??
Thanks
FlyingBoat
Senior Member
posted: Mar. 11, 2010 @ 1:13p
You also may have had different settings for your input via component versus HDMI.
seminolefan said: No drive but they suggest many ways to use "your" drive"
With your FreeAgent Theater HD media player connected to your TV, you can share and enjoy your media library by:
* 1. Simply placing the FreeAgent Go drive into the FreeAgent Theater media player, or * 2. Connecting your USB hard drive into the front mounted ports, or * 3. Plugging a USB support digital camera into the front mounted ports
I may be wrong but I think this player requires a HD with its own power source and can't rely on the USB connection alone (other than the go drive) I bought the portable seagate drive here but the player wont recognize it. The drive that I have in an powered enclosure works flawlessly.
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