Streaming?

[june]

hello all,

i hope this is the right section for this, but anyone streaming films from netflix? and what media player are you using? i'm leaning towards the sony smp-n100:

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666261253

[George Bellefontaine]

hello all,
anyone streaming films from netflix?

Nope.

[Hdale85]

Wrong section, probably should go in the tower of power section.

Anyways I know lots of people that stream without issue and I think just about any device out there can do it very well.

[Blindamood]

hello all,

i hope this is the right section for this, but anyone streaming films from netflix? and what media player are you using? i'm leaning towards the sony smp-n100:
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921666261253

I stream Netflix, using the small Roku box (the original one...looks like there are a few new options these days). The streaming works pretty well, but there are definitely some limitations. For instance, the movie selection is fairly slim compared to their overall collection of discs. Also, Netflix still only provides two channels of audio, though the box supports 5.1 (apparently you can get 5.1 when you use the box to access amazon rentals). As for the picture, many of the movies are available in HD, but it's just 720p.

So, it's a great solution when you're between discs or whatever, but I still much prefer the real thing (i.e., blu-ray disc).

[aud19]

I have a HTPC but i'd probably go the PS3 route if I didn't want the bother/flexibility of a PC.

[littlesaint]

The new AppleTV streams NetFlix beautifully.

[Chris D]

Speaking of streaming, I just got sent the information for these. Thought they were rather interesting. Check out all the features on them.

http://www.xtreammediaservers.com

Full 1080p Resolution
Store Blu-rayTM DVDs, Standard DVDs, Music, and Photos
Internet Radio
NetFlix©, Hulu©, Cinema Now©, iTunes©, XM/Sirius©, and Much More
7.1 Channel High Definition Audio and SPDIF Outputs, DTSHD, Dolby Digital HD
2 Terabytes of Storage
10/100/1000 Ethernet Capabilities
Stream up to 1 Media Extension
Complete IR control
Integrates with all major control systems
iPod/MP3 Compatible
Dimensions: height x width x depth = 4.1" x 17" x 14.5





The XTREAM PRO-9800 is perfect for the true home theater enthusiast, allowing you to watch, store, and organize
hundreds of standard DVDs and Blu-Ray Discs. The media server also stores hundreds of CDs. A 1080p front
panel touch display lets you control the media server with ease. When combined with an Xtream Media Extender, you
can stream your movies and music collection to multiple rooms.

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Key Features -

Full 1080p Resolution.
Store Blu-ray™ DVDs, Standard DVDs, Music, and Photos
Stream up to 12 Media Extenders
1080p LCD Front Panel Touch Screen Display
Download and Store Content from the Internet
Internet Radio and Television
NetFlix©, Hulu©, Cinema Now©, iTunes©, XM/Sirius©, and Much More
7.1 Channel High Definition Audio and SPDIF Outputs
1.5 Terabytes of Storage (Expandable to 9 Terabytes)
Add an PRO-EXPS for an additional 15 Terabytes
10/100/1000 Ethernet Capabilities
RS-232 Connectivity
IR Functionality
Fully Compatible with Most Home Automation
iPod/MP3 Compatible
Face Plate and Shelf Available from Mid Atlantic


Dimensions: height x width x depth = 7.3” x 17” x 17.2”

Media Storage Capacity* -

250 Standard DVDs
80 Blu-ray™ DVDs
20,000 Standard CDs
300,000 Photos


* Estimated storage for 1.5 terabytes media server. Amount of media differs on combination of media.

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[Ovation]

What are the damage$?

[Chris D]

Thousands of dineiro... I don't even know for sure, but I think we're talking retail about $5k for the little one, who knows for the big one.

[Ovation]

That's what I thought. I'll stick to a simpler set up.

[june]

thanks all,

i just ordered the sony smp-n100. i'll keep everyone posted.

[Brandon B]

Glad to see it doesn't use the Sony googleTV remote:

[David Meek]

Speaking of streaming, I just got sent the information for these. Thought they were rather interesting. Check out all the features on them.

Oh crap, Chris. : Now you've done it! Since I picked up my Opus4 music server a year or go ago I've been dreaming of the same thing for DVD and Blu-Ray. So much for being over "upgrade-itis". Sheesh, I'm going to need at least 6 TB, too....

Actually the 4800 looks like just the thing although the gui on the 9800 might make it worth the extra $.