Author Topic: What was the last purchase you made and why (Read 251125 times)

rassmatic · « **Reply #220 on:** April 19, 2010, 02:27:43 PM »

wait nah, is $400 TT u spend for the ram?

Carigamers · « **Reply #220 on:** April 19, 2010, 02:27:43 PM »

rassmatic · « **Reply #221 on:** April 19, 2010, 03:04:58 PM »

lol. u kno how long i lookin for another 4GB Ram cheap? the person/place u buy it from would have and 4 gigs laying around?

Arcmanov · « **Reply #222 on:** May 01, 2010, 04:47:45 AM »

Brite-View CinemaTube

Model no: BV-5005HD

Shortlist of features:

- It supports multiple Video formats in VCD 1.0/2.0, SVCD, MPEG1 (DAT/MPG/MPEG), MPEG2 (MPG/MPEG/VOB/ISO/IFO/TS/TP)/M2TS, MPEG4 (MP4/AVI/MOV) , DivX 3/4/5/6, Xvid (AVI/MKV), H.264/AVC (TS/AVI/MKV/MOV)/M2TS, VC-1 (TS/AVI/MKV/WMV)/M2TS, WMV9 (WMV), FLV, Real Video 8/9/10 (RM/RMVB * up to 720p); multiple Audio formats including DTS and Dolby Digital.

- It can play media files off USB storage devices (in NTFS, EXT-3, FAT and HFS+) or on computers connected to the same network.

- It has build in UPnP support! See the Specifications tab for supported video formats.

- It supports ISO files, so you can navigate the DVD menu and watch your videos like a regular DVD!

- With built-in bit torrent support, you can share/download media files on the Internet and enjoy them on your TV, PC free.

- It supports file sharing, so you can access your CinemaTube attached hard drive from the comfort of your computer.

- Built in Flickr support lets you search for pictures via the Internet allowing you to show a variety of photos from your TV.

So far I've only used it for Wi-Fi video streaming. Went through all 13 eps of Spartacus without a hitch. As one file done,
the next one started. No muss, no fuss. Updated firmware twice since I got it...seamlessly over wi-fi.

If you buy this one...you get the wi-fi dongle recommended by Brite-View to work.

Best 120 US I ever spent.

You WANT this. Full stop.

phoenix31tt · « **Reply #223 on:** May 01, 2010, 09:47:26 AM »

looks like the Popcorn Hour

... had one for awhile now.. works great

hey arc.. let me know how that one performs for 1080p rips, if you have any to try.. but you'll need to plug it in wired to test that

phoenix31tt · « **Reply #224 on:** May 01, 2010, 09:49:35 AM »

Mine:

The what: PS3, 250GB Slim...
The why: cuz i get it for 2500 with 2 games... any better reason? lol

Carigamers · « **Reply #224 on:** May 01, 2010, 09:49:35 AM »

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #225 on:** May 01, 2010, 11:07:56 AM »

That is a real good price. What two games?

Arc, I been watching the Seagate FAT cut eye for some time. It looks very similar to that Brite View Cinema tube.

http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-FreeAgent-Theater-Player-STCEA201-RK/dp/B002MZZWT0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1272725958&sr=8-1

Came highly recommend from Zebra (another techie padner) but I currently use a laptop to do "TV-Out" duties for movie watching in the living room. Running media center.

I get the feeling these aren't a superior option but a cheap alternative.

What sayest though?

Also, I heard tversity + the PS3 can achieve about the same streaming ability of this setup. Again, I get the inkling that a laptop does a better job (it is the most expensive of the three, so that figures)

rassmatic · « **Reply #226 on:** May 01, 2010, 12:54:07 PM »

Quote from: Arcmanov on May 01, 2010, 04:47:45 AM

Brite-View CinemaTube

Model no: BV-5005HD

Shortlist of features:

- It supports multiple Video formats in VCD 1.0/2.0, SVCD, MPEG1 (DAT/MPG/MPEG), MPEG2 (MPG/MPEG/VOB/ISO/IFO/TS/TP)/M2TS, MPEG4 (MP4/AVI/MOV) , DivX 3/4/5/6, Xvid (AVI/MKV), H.264/AVC (TS/AVI/MKV/MOV)/M2TS, VC-1 (TS/AVI/MKV/WMV)/M2TS, WMV9 (WMV), FLV, Real Video 8/9/10 (RM/RMVB * up to 720p); multiple Audio formats including DTS and Dolby Digital.

- It can play media files off USB storage devices (in NTFS, EXT-3, FAT and HFS+) or on computers connected to the same network.

- It has build in UPnP support! See the Specifications tab for supported video formats.

- It supports ISO files, so you can navigate the DVD menu and watch your videos like a regular DVD!

- With built-in bit torrent support, you can share/download media files on the Internet and enjoy them on your TV, PC free.

- It supports file sharing, so you can access your CinemaTube attached hard drive from the comfort of your computer.

- Built in Flickr support lets you search for pictures via the Internet allowing you to show a variety of photos from your TV.

So far I've only used it for Wi-Fi video streaming. Went through all 13 eps of Spartacus without a hitch. As one file done,
the next one started. No muss, no fuss. Updated firmware twice since I got it...seamlessly over wi-fi.

If you buy this one...you get the wi-fi dongle recommended by Brite-View to work.

Best 120 US I ever spent.

You WANT this. Full stop.

Nice device. I bought the Xtreamer after Carnival and I'm loving it so far. Came with a free Wifi antenna too. I don't

really use it that much since I don't trust playing 1080p over wireless. Had any issues play any file files so far? Mine won't play

certain flv files that I downloaded online. I also won't play some of my old SD videos from Gametrailers (old vids from 2006-2007)

rb · « **Reply #227 on:** May 01, 2010, 02:13:09 PM »

The Dark Knight Blu-Ray. Can't go wrong for $9.50USD.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001GZ6QEC/

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #228 on:** May 01, 2010, 06:02:40 PM »

lol @ pic

+1 to the xbox 360 camp

woodyear99 · « **Reply #229 on:** May 01, 2010, 06:43:07 PM »

Interested in getting another media player. Got one of those WDTV ones a while back for the parents. Now looking for one to use with a few extra features such as wifi etc.

That Brite-View looks decent, noticed this "stream online contents like CBS, CNN, ESPN, Hulu etc from UPnP devices (with 3rd parties apps like PlayOn installed in computers). " have you played with any of those addons? Having that kind of flexibility could come in handy.

phoenix31tt · « **Reply #230 on:** May 01, 2010, 06:59:06 PM »

Quote from: TriniWyatt on May 01, 2010, 11:07:56 AM

That is a real good price. What two games?

got re5 and nfs undercover...

already beat up re5 for pc so prolly gonna trade that or use it as a loan game with other ps3 men.. (which i think is cool for single player type games)

@ the ps3... so i've heard but... i've heard something about it either needing a ps3 media server or windows media center networking enabled and configured...

will check it out in due time

and lol @ larry

Notnice · « **Reply #231 on:** May 13, 2010, 05:15:37 PM »

Just got my hands on .(a little 2 big for my desk but it shall work till i get a new desk)

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #232 on:** May 13, 2010, 05:46:36 PM »

notnice, you don't need any upgrades, you already top scoring in all the bloody battlefield games.

Berzerk · « **Reply #233 on:** May 13, 2010, 05:56:20 PM »

bought this hdmi switch, for moving from pc to ps3 on my 28 inch. so far no issues.

Fkacn_tt · « **Reply #234 on:** May 13, 2010, 06:02:57 PM »

Have to big up this little program, this will save me a lot of hassle setting up Skype and magic jack for moms.

Skyjack Plugin

Notnice · « **Reply #235 on:** May 13, 2010, 07:45:29 PM »

Quote from: TriniWyatt on May 13, 2010, 05:46:36 PM

notnice, you don't need any upgrades, you already top scoring in all the bloody battlefield games.

lol

BTW i had to make a whole new pull shelf for my keyboard/mouse to fit lol

Saxito Pau · « **Reply #236 on:** May 19, 2010, 11:26:06 AM »

AS you all well aware now: Asus UL20A laptop
Why? more power/performance, sleeker look and longer battery life at the same weight as my current netbook

should arrive just after elections..

Pack of screwdriver bits - to replace the damaged bit of my screwdriver. Now I have a long one and a near excess of shorter and real short ones...

My first ever pair of Clarks shoes:

Why? to attend a friend's wedding next month