@mitJ@in 256 Report post Posted July 18, 2011 Dear Memebers, Please help me in deciding a Media Player with Network + DVD/BlueRay player + Home Theatre 5.1/7.1 Purpose: -------- I have Sony LCD TV HD (720p), and now i want to play my Contents in USB Drives and DVD and Home Theatre System for Music. Option 1 in my mind - Go for Media Player (AC Rayan Play on) + Buy a DVD / Blue Ray player and a Home Theatre Option 2 in my mind - Buy a Desktop Horizontal PC and attach it with TV and Wireless Keyboard/Mouse + Home Theatre. Please suggest. And also suggest which brand and model to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssr 10 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) newer generation blueray players are having built in media playing with USB and network, So you donot need to buy and additional Media player. For example look at LG BD390, Sony Internet TV Blu-ray Disc Player. If u still want buy a septate media player then look @ optical output (required to connect home theater) and m2ts, DTS dolby digital decoding support I am not good at suggesting a product for u, But looking @ u'r existing configuration I would tell that - wait for some more time and use any existing lptop and (PC audio system) to connect TV and play HD stuff from USB. OR - Buy buy a decent >46" LED TV + network bueray player + Home theater system to enjoy HD to full. Edited July 19, 2011 by ss_rakesh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) If Blue Ray Player comes into the picture then Media Player will be needed separately, as either cant do the other's job properly or full fledged though there are some hybrids or some very costly options like Oppo (top fo the line)... 2 devices will be needed for a complete experience at reasonable price. Edited July 19, 2011 by dkaile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SumitVerma 187 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Option 2 any day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) A nicely configured HTPC can do everything any Media Player can do and probably at a lesser cost All in One Solution.. Why go for Media Players.. There is no config involved.. Installing Software/Codecs etc.. Ready Solution.. Just works out of the box.. It's Smaller/Sleeker.. Adds to your Cool Quotient lying in a Corner.. Some Media Players have dedicated powerful hardware decoders/upscalers which may do a better job compared to low cost built in graphics of most PC's Lower power consumption.. Couch potatoes need a REMOTE to control everything.. Why use an HTPC instead of Media Player.. You have the entire config option in your hand.. Do it your way.. What you want..No need to rely on Media Player manufacturer for updates.. There are solutions to play anything/everything.. Will have all the features/functions of a Media Player + More Economical/upgradable all in one device.. (Compared to having separate Media Player in addition to a PC..) There are ways to take care of the REMOTE thing.. If you're not using a small HTPC Cabinet.. Storage Increase is easier.. Can add as many as 6 Hard Drives internally.. As and when you need it..Without additional external storage taking up space on your table.. Media Players with attached Blue Ray Drives are Costly.. + Most of the Standalone Blue Ray Players still are difficult to get rid of Region Locking for blue ray discs.. There are ways but you will suddenly find that you don't like the player on which it is possible for other reasons/features/cost.. Installing a Blue Ray Optical Drive on a PC and taking care of Blue Ray Disc Region Unlock through software is easier in comparison.. + You can have Blue Ray Writer.. 50 Gigs of storage in Single Disk.. Some clarification may enable members to give productive suggestions.. Is there a budget in mind for Home Theater? It can start from few thousand and can go to infinity.. Is there an existing PC intended as a part of the Config OR looking for a New PC? Again Budget? Edited July 19, 2011 by rajanmehta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
@mitJ@in 256 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 @ rajan please tell me more about HTPC. How can i build this HTPC? Or any branded HTPC comes in market? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 ^ Try reading these threads - http://www.hifivision.com/sale-owner/18028-hd5770-asus-m2n32-sli-dlx-athlon-x2-64-a.html#post247110 http://www.hifivision.com/home-theater-pc-htpc-media-pc/18035-need-htpc-build-help.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phpsc 5 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 http://www.techtree.com/India/Guides/How_to_Build_an_HTPC/551-101385-695.html but its an old article. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 (edited) Here's a very very good guide with photos about how to build a HTPC in Indian environment with photos - http://www.hifivisio...wered-xbmc.html That guy is from Delhi only; everything can be procured at Nehru Place. The Silverstone case is stunning; all links in his post. Edited July 20, 2011 by dkaile 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FEVIN-RAJ 61 Report post Posted September 26, 2011 Guys I need a HD media player low cost - got this link http://www.letsbuy.com/amkette-flash-tv-hd-1080p-fdd258m-p-17101 Pls suggest thanks in adv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitinmukesh123 11 Report post Posted September 27, 2011 Guys I need a HD media player low cost - got this link http://www.letsbuy.c...fdd258m-p-17101 Pls suggest thanks in adv Just check the links at the bottom there are a lot of media players available http://www.priceindia.in/tv/intex-mini-home-cinema-price/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
