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Everybody's a comedian ! (I must admit, that was good for at least a chuckle)
But getting back to the topic....
How does this Brite-view compare with known units selling around the same price or less. Specifically, the WD box and the Roku ? How about Popcorn hour ? I'm just curious.
both 6000p(ama2on) and 5005p(op) can do 1080P based on the specs. According to the article only the 5005p has network abilities: However, the BV-6000P is a pure HD media player without networking features.
yng said:palmvx said:It is not the same unit on Amazon.
robby69 said:dlong said:Anyone knows the shipping cost? -d
$8.99
Thanks! It's interesting to note that the one on Amazon is model BV-6000P while the one offered here is BV-5005HD. Most consumers would think the higher number indicates a new, better, more features unit. Canon plays this game with their camera model numbers.
hoping this thing performs well enough to replace my xbox xmbc...that thing is a rock solid performer (no hd) and integrates perfectly with my harmony.
After reading the full description on their website, it looks like they don't recommend wireless for HD streaming. Can the more expensive brands like popcorn guarantee stutter-free wireless HD streaming ?
Does a wired 10/100 network have enough bandwidth to allow streaming ALL HD formats ? I currently have a wired network using the Verizon FIOS modem/router and my Verizon DVR allows streaming audio/video from my PC but the quality is very, very poor even with standard definition avi files.
Are there any features lacking in the CinemaTube that the other brands have ?
I'm almost ready to jump at this to replace my WD HD Media Player.
Oh yeah, one last question. From reading the specs on the CinemaTube, I can't figure out if it's HDMI carries the digital audio feed too. My WD unit is now connected to my AV Receiver with just the HDMI cable. I don't want additional audio cables.
Message edited by: blueribb on 2009-09-16 12:06:38 CDT
blueribb said: Does a wired 10/100 network have enough bandwidth to allow streaming ALL HD formats ? I currently have a wired network using the Verizon FIOS modem/router and my Verizon DVR allows streaming audio/video from my PC but the quality is very, very poor even with standard definition avi files.
A wired 10 Mbps network will not have enough bandwidth for all formats. I'm guessing you'd need ~30 Mbps for some of the higher quality lower compression formats, but a 100 Mbps network should have enough bandwidth for all formats.
If you're having a problem with your LAN (source and destination are both inside the house), I would verify that all the links, starting at the source and all between, and ending at the destination is at 100 Mbps. Additionally, it's possible that the DVR just doesn't have the processing power to handle some of the formats, as some compression algorithms are more CPU intensive than others. And finally, it's also possible that the due the encoding method, it can cause problems with your decoder.
dlong said:blueribb said: Does a wired 10/100 network have enough bandwidth to allow streaming ALL HD formats ? I currently have a wired network using the Verizon FIOS modem/router and my Verizon DVR allows streaming audio/video from my PC but the quality is very, very poor even with standard definition avi files.
A wired 10 Mbps network will not have enough bandwidth for all formats. I'm guessing you'd need ~30 Mbps for some of the higher quality lower compression formats, but a 100 Mbps network should have enough bandwidth for all formats.
If you're having a problem with your LAN (source and destination are both inside the house), I would verify that all the links, starting at the source and all between, and ending at the destination is at 100 Mbps. Additionally, it's possible that the DVR just doesn't have the processing power to handle some of the formats, as some compression algorithms are more CPU intensive than others. And finally, it's also possible that the due the encoding method, it can cause problems with your decoder.
-d
Thanks for the info. Verizon's "media manager" is touted to allow streaming popular (standard def) files but does so very poorly IMO. Are you saying the DVR's specs are too low to handle even basic files ?
How can I be sure I have the full 100 Mbps throughout my existing network ?
Note: According to the Paypal order page, there are only 100 available at this price. I took a chance and ordered one.
Message edited by: blueribb on 2009-09-16 12:32:42 CDT
blueribb said:dlong said:blueribb said: Does a wired 10/100 network have enough bandwidth to allow streaming ALL HD formats ? I currently have a wired network using the Verizon FIOS modem/router and my Verizon DVR allows streaming audio/video from my PC but the quality is very, very poor even with standard definition avi files.
A wired 10 Mbps network will not have enough bandwidth for all formats. I'm guessing you'd need ~30 Mbps for some of the higher quality lower compression formats, but a 100 Mbps network should have enough bandwidth for all formats.
If you're having a problem with your LAN (source and destination are both inside the house), I would verify that all the links, starting at the source and all between, and ending at the destination is at 100 Mbps. Additionally, it's possible that the DVR just doesn't have the processing power to handle some of the formats, as some compression algorithms are more CPU intensive than others. And finally, it's also possible that the due the encoding method, it can cause problems with your decoder.
-d
Thanks for the info. Verizon's "media manager" is touted to allow streaming popular (standard def) files but does so very poorly IMO. Are you saying the DVR's specs are too low to handle even basic files ?
How can I be sure I have the full 100 Mbps throughout my existing network ?
Note: According to the Paypal order page, there are only 100 available at this price. I took a chance and ordered one.
I have an older version (CinemaCube) and I have a wired network (10/100). The older player can handle average size files well but I have issues when playing files larger than 1 gig. The file will still play but it will take the player a long time to respond if I push any buttons on the remote control. (e.g. it will take like 10 - 15 seconds to respond after I push the fast forward button)
I am actually also considering getting this newer model but ust afraid if it still has the same issues handling big files. Not sure if it's due to my wired network speed.
P.S. I connected mine (the odler version CinemaCube) with HDMI and it does carry audio as well.
thanks OP. Ordered one for the rmvb support. I use a Linksys WET610N to stream HD from my media center PC to my extender on 5GHz, works really well. I had a WGA600N before and I couldn't get a reliable HD stream, but after switching to the WET610N, everything is smooth as butter! Hopefully this box streams HD as well as the media center extender.
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