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Devices => PC's and Other Hardware => Topic started by: kaiynne on April 10, 2005, 03:21:39 am

Title: OT: HD based set top box mp3 player
Post by: kaiynne on April 10, 2005, 03:21:39 am

I am looking for a hd based mp3 player for a friend.  They don't have wireless or a pc  so I need to find something that I can just put the mp3's onto and have them display on the pc.  I know that tivo's and some dvd players can do this but does anyone know anything that is just a standalone device.  I am really having a hard time finding anything that looks promising.

Thanks,
Kain

Title: Re: OT: HD based set top box mp3 player
Post by: Alex B on April 10, 2005, 06:07:32 am

Quote from: kaiynne on April 10, 2005, 03:21:39 am

have them display on the pc.

I guess you mean "TV" otherwise your question doesn't make sense.

I would answer iPod or similar, but those devices don't have a TV output as far as I know. I suppose a remote controller is also preferred.

EDIT

I was wrong. iPod Photo has a color TV-Out. With proper wiring the unit itself could work as a wired remote.

There is also a wireless remote, but I don't know if the TV-Out can be used at the same time.  http://www.tentechnology.com/products/products_navipod_gen2.php

EDIT2

It seems that Archos (http://www.archos.com) has interesting produts. For example:
http://www.archos.com/products/overview/av400_series.html

Title: Re: OT: HD based set top box mp3 player
Post by: Bill Kearney on April 10, 2005, 06:39:01 am

Search on the word "Roku".  They make a player.  Be prepared for sticker shock.  But out of all the integrated drive-based players theirs is the current "least worst" to use.

Title: Re: OT: HD based set top box mp3 player
Post by: lOth on April 10, 2005, 06:57:54 am

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There is also a wireless remote, but I don't know if the TV-Out can be used at the same time.  http://www.tentechnology.com/products/products_navipod_gen2.php

No, you wouldn't be able to use TV-out and this system at the same time since the adapter you plug in your iPod just has a plain stereo out.

Title: Re: OT: HD based set top box mp3 player
Post by: Alex B on April 10, 2005, 07:04:48 am

Quote from: lOth on April 10, 2005, 06:57:54 am

No, you wouldn't be able to use TV-out and this system at the same time since the adapter you plug in your iPod just has a plain stereo out.

I guess they will soon make a version that supports it or some other company will make it. I was surprised to find out how many iPod accessories are currently available.

In the meanwhile I read more about the Archos products (EDIT2 earlier). They seem to have a solution to this. In my opinion it would make sense to get also a portable device in the same purchase instead of buying new technology in an old fashioned non-portable package.

Title: Re: OT: HD based set top box mp3 player
Post by: JimH on April 10, 2005, 07:40:18 am

The Buffalo HD LinkTheater is an interesting possibility:
http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=26992.0