Posted by Dr Zoidberg on 06/02/06 15:21
Damon wrote:
> Dr Zoidberg wrote:
>> mike wrote:
>>> I'm downloading a lot of DIVX files off the net now and of course I
>>> can play them on my PC, but now I'm on the lookout for a decent spec
>>> home player that will play DIVX files on my TV.
>>>
>>> Can anyone recommend a player/manufacturer to go for?
>>>
>> Chipped X-Box gets my vote.
>
> Not as practical as a net player like the Kiss DP 600 which will
> stream them from your PC wirelessly or via an ethernet cable.
It can stream over a network or wirelessly if you have a bridge attached.
> Does
> Hi Def AVI's files in 1080i and 720p etc with AC3 (?) audio unlike
> earlier net player like the Liteon 2010 which i have.
> Also plays DVDs (Multi region code still pending) containing files in
> any of the popular file formats.
> I'd get one tomorrow but they haven't got the mulit region hack sorted
> yet and it seems to be taking it's sweet time, also has 80GB hard
> drive.
> you can get it cheaper than advertised here.
> http://www.advancedmp3players.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=1047
>
But a chipped X-box is about 80.
Your choice is over 300 which is a hell of a difference.
For that much I'd just build a small HTPC
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