Vincentive
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I just want a media player which can play blu-ray discs, HD videos, most common formats and Ultra HD videos. Any one have a good recommendation? Thanks in advance.
Do you have a Media player recommedation
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raj29shenoy
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First of all you should post this question under Blu ray player or media player section and not under Movies.
Buy a good Blu-ray player, it is more than capable to act as a media player too as it supports multiple formats and HDDs via USB port and also can be used as a UPnP to receive streams from your PC. Since your location says America, you can think of buying Sony BDP-S790 Blu-ray player for the same. It is 3D capable, can upscale to 4K too.
Buy a good Blu-ray player, it is more than capable to act as a media player too as it supports multiple formats and HDDs via USB port and also can be used as a UPnP to receive streams from your PC. Since your location says America, you can think of buying Sony BDP-S790 Blu-ray player for the same. It is 3D capable, can upscale to 4K too.
No. 1 recommendation is a PC. Plays everything and can be upgraded anytime.
Roku and WDTV are good options too.
For streaming your content WDTV is better, it handles more formats.
For streaming from internet and tons of channels Roku is better. Seeing you are from US, this is an excellent option for the price ($89 on Amazon).
But going with either is an excellent option after a PC.
Another good option is to use a PC with media server software like Plex or Kodi.
You can also consider a smart router with USB that you can use to share media, an excellent option for going 100% wireless.
Finally, a Blu-ray player but personally I'd stay from it, too many problems like region locking and Cinavia means you cannot play much of any content.
Roku and WDTV are good options too.
For streaming your content WDTV is better, it handles more formats.
For streaming from internet and tons of channels Roku is better. Seeing you are from US, this is an excellent option for the price ($89 on Amazon).
But going with either is an excellent option after a PC.
Another good option is to use a PC with media server software like Plex or Kodi.
You can also consider a smart router with USB that you can use to share media, an excellent option for going 100% wireless.
Finally, a Blu-ray player but personally I'd stay from it, too many problems like region locking and Cinavia means you cannot play much of any content.
Fillmore
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His criteria was - be able to play blu-ray discs.
This rules out most of the Media players.
(If you eliminate the hacks and all the problematic stuff you need to go through to achieve this)
However if you do not want to spend too much on an HTPC take a look at Amazon Fire TV.
http://www.amazon.com/Fire-TV-streaming-media-player/dp/B00CX5P8FC
Seems to have a lot packed in, plus since you appear to be in the US you can benefit more from the streaming services.
Of course this too will not play Blu Ray discs, you would need soft copies of the rips.
This rules out most of the Media players.
(If you eliminate the hacks and all the problematic stuff you need to go through to achieve this)
However if you do not want to spend too much on an HTPC take a look at Amazon Fire TV.
http://www.amazon.com/Fire-TV-streaming-media-player/dp/B00CX5P8FC
Seems to have a lot packed in, plus since you appear to be in the US you can benefit more from the streaming services.
Of course this too will not play Blu Ray discs, you would need soft copies of the rips.
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Hi Friends,
if iam not wrong, I believe Oppo BDP can server his needs, Playing BluRay disks and also work like media player also to stream online
i saw one in Johns Place, it was great and sound quality was warm and sweet
Regards
Tanoj
if iam not wrong, I believe Oppo BDP can server his needs, Playing BluRay disks and also work like media player also to stream online
i saw one in Johns Place, it was great and sound quality was warm and sweet
Regards
Tanoj
Fillmore
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Oppo BDP is good, but then it doesn't come cheap either , so it is in a slightly higher league when compared to the regular players.
For excellent sound that won't break the bank, the 5 Star Award Winning Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 Bookshelf Speakers is the one to consider!
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