Markus HD Media Centres ( and other media players )

**gmb45** · 27th February, 2011, 08:57 AM

was going to start a new thread but this sticky will do, ive been looking into a buying media player but theres loads about, can peeps post in here their opinions on these boxes, performance, best place to buy, spec, etc, etc cheers

**billy2** · 2nd March, 2011, 01:10 AM

m8 its going to come down to what you what to play on it, blu-ray ,hd-dvds mkv ,iso, hd audio ??? and what price you wont to spend

**tshirtman** · 2nd March, 2011, 07:18 AM

I've been using an xtreamer for the last couple of years, the company it's self are a bit of a joke, and there forum does not allow any criticism of there products what so ever, posts are constantly being removed, or threads locked by mods,
but, there products are surprisingly good, and there about to release there new media player called the "prodigy"

Xtreamer Prodigy Announcement!

it even has the option of a DVB-t tuner, prices are to start at €119 for the basic model, for the price it looks a good player.

**Shady** · 2nd March, 2011, 07:26 AM

tbh gimp, your 'super duper' telly that you hardly ever mention is probably capable of playing most formats and more than likely has a usb port.
If i were you, id try playing a number of formats of films off your existing usb stick. if they work id get a portable hdd to store films on

**gmb45** · 2nd March, 2011, 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by billy2

m8 its going to come down to what you what to play on it, blu-ray ,hd-dvds mkv ,iso, hd audio ??? and what price you wont to spend

want a box that plays most video files,mainly the formats used by torrent sites, or other download sites.

**gmb45** · 2nd March, 2011, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by shadyback

tbh gimp, your 'super duper' telly that you hardly ever mention is probably capable of playing most formats and more than likely has a usb port.
If i were you, id try playing a number of formats of films off your existing usb stick. if they work id get a portable hdd to store films on

fuxake

already doing that

theres some formats it wont play mkv is one, it plays a lot of formats but just missing a few.

**xant14** · 2nd March, 2011, 07:44 AM

Most players play everything. some don't play as you say is .MKV, iso, and img. And it is VERY important that you buy a player that does play these, as these are the better quality movie files.
There are loads of media player out there ranging from cheap to expensive.
As you probably know, I was looking too, and have settled for a dedicated PC for the Front room telly. At least with a PC, you know it is going to be future proof, should any new formats come out.

**billy2** · 2nd March, 2011, 02:38 PM

have alook at these m8

Boxee Box Scan.co.uk: D-Link Boxee DSM-380 Multimedia Streamer Box, Stream, Sort and Play Digital Media on your TV
Netgear NTV550 Scan.co.uk: Netgear NeoTV 550 Black All Video Format MKV/BD-ISO etc., 7.1 DTS-MA, Youtube, Photo/Music Streamer - NTV550-100UKS

also would keep an eye on these if they can get things right they could be great players

xtreamer ultra Xtreamer Ultra Announcement!

xtreamer prodigy Xtreamer Prodigy Announcement!

**kuttruff** · 3rd March, 2011, 03:12 AM

HDD Media Player are the products that can move the contents of the hard disk inside a TV or monitor to play out of the tool. They are the alternatives to DVD players, VCD, DVD, digital photo frames, mobile hard drives and other electronic products, as the tool for mobile hard disk services, it needs to use with drives.

**goondu** · 5th March, 2011, 11:44 AM

as i do not burn or download any medias ....
any recommendations on those internet streaming media player which also at the same time, allows internet browsing, radio and attached usb harddisk ?

**Shady** · 5th March, 2011, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by goondu

as i do not burn or download any medias ....
any recommendations on those internet streaming media player which also at the same time, allows internet browsing, radio and attached usb harddisk ?

get an android tablet..plenty out there for sub £150