What media players at Reliance digital or Croma

[sidvee]

I want to buy a basic media player for my TV. My range is around 7-8k. Kindly advise what options I have in this range. Prefer to buy from a B&M store such as Reliance Digital, Croma etc.
Cheers,
Sid

 

[theironhorse]

reliance might have asus o-play HD , o'play mini ... xtreamer

mini is without networking but plays almost everything thrown at it at 4k..

no sure of the availability of xtreamer at stores but can be bought off ebay

http://www.naaptol.com/buy/consumer_electronics/portable_audio/hd_media_players.html options here...

http://www.ebay.in/itm/Asus-OPlay-M...=IN_DVD_Players_Recorders&hash=item20d19b7daf

http://www.xtreamerindia.in/

http://www.ebay.in/itm/Asus-OPlay-A...=IN_DVD_Players_Recorders&hash=item460df33b34

http://www.ebay.in/itm/Asus-Full-HD...=IN_DVD_Players_Recorders&hash=item51a986fe25

http://www.ebay.in/itm/Asus-Full-HD...=IN_DVD_Players_Recorders&hash=item5aef0893ab

all these are 8k and below... asus few models and desi amkette should be there at stores.. though amkette should not be in the list..


alternate options is to get android tv boxes/hdmi sticks .. plays HD and makes you TV a smart one.. but most of them i checked are still buggy and lags at times..

 

[prosenjit]

try e bay in like the above links..much much cheaper....dont forget the discount coupons
8k is a good budget..
Asus O Play Air HDP-R3 HD Media Player WiFi USB eSATA | eBay
Seagate FreeAgent Goflex TV HD Media Player Go Flex HDMI 1080P | eBay

why dont you buy a blu ray player who can also serve as a media player...

like this
Brand New Sony BDP S490 3D Bluray Player | eBay

a basic player is asus o play mini..at 3.6k.........only e bay in

 

[sidvee]

Thanks ironhorse & prosenjit. I already have a AC Ryan POHD2 player for my HT, so just need something basic for casual tv viewing such as tv shows etc. Sounds like asus oplay mini will serve my needs. Will look for one at reliance digital. Reason for buying in B&M stores - had a few bad experiences with on-line stores - bad customer service, don't want to waste my time calling back and forth for a few thousand rupees, rather pay a little more and get my hands on an actual unit from a live person, whom I can go back and yell at if something goes wrong:lol:
Cheers,
Sid

 

[prosenjit]

will you connect it into avr??
or no??

if no...
chk this 2.5k only......using this for 2 years..flawless...it only cant bitstrem..otherwise playes all formats..flac also..
VGA HD TV FULL HDMI Media Player DivX MP3 AVI DVD 1080 MP4 | eBay

i know you are not open to online market..still gave the link..its the future marketplace....

 

[sidvee]

will you connect it into avr??
or no??

....

No I am running direct to TV, along with Tatasky. Will hunt for the asus unit.
Cheers,
Sid

 

[theironhorse]

o-play mini suits the needs and for 4k its a pretty decent player with stable OS.

 

[theironhorse]

http://www.hifivision.com/media-str...-dolbythd-decoding-dts-hd-ma-just-3500-a.html

detailed discussion on o-play mini...

 

[ukjeyaraj]

Better look for WD TV-Live, the latest model (around Rs.7250/- or so) comes with wifi, which may come handy at times.

If I remember correctly o-play mini does not have network port, rather oplay mini-plus has built-in wifi and ethernet port

 

[Prads D.]

@ukjeyaraj

where is the WD TV Live available ?? Anywhere in Mumbai?

 

[beanstalk_230]

Check Snapdeal.com if that is suitable. WD TV Live Wi-Fi Media Player - Buy Video Players Online at Lowest Price | Snapdeal.com Rs 8100.

Even I was looking for a media player in the same price range. Might order this by tonight if I do not come across a better option. Also has wifi so that should be an added advantage.