Device to stream media to HDTV

[kilerz]

hi, i have a 1080p tv and i dont want to move my computer every time to watch a movie on it, is there a device that will let me stream files from my pc to the device (to play on the tv) that can play .mkv files, h.264, mp4,avi,xvid,divx? i want its to play a lot of different files so i dont run into problems

 

[soundguruman]

its called a multimedia computer, build one and leave it plugged into the TV.

 

[kilerz]

its called a multimedia computer, build one and leave it plugged into the TV.

The thing about that out I don't want a htpc, I don't want windows 7/ because I would have to get a mouse and get a mouse and keyboard. I just want a simple interface and a remote.

 

[kilerz]

its called a multimedia computer, build one and leave it plugged into the TV.

 

[Wolfshadw]

If you're not willing to go with an HTPC, then you might want to look into Network Media Extenders.

-Wolf sends

 

[kilerz]

well i did consider a nettop because its small form factor, (with ion 2) but im not so sure the ion 2 is strong enough to play 1080p 10gb+ mkv files w/o glitches. Something like http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856176006&cm_re=giada_ion_2-_-56-176-006-_-Product
Or the zotac

 

[kilerz]

btw how easy is it to setup two windows 7 pcs for streaming on two different internet sources meaing, stream from my pc at home to a pc/laptop at a hotel?

 

[jaguarskx]

well i did consider a nettop because its small form factor, (with ion 2) but im not so sure the ion 2 is strong enough to play 1080p 10gb+ mkv files w/o glitches. Something like http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856176006&cm_re=giada_ion_2-_-56-176-006-_-Product
Or the zotac

The following review should help you out...

http/www.legitreviews.com/article/1057/7/


To cut to the case, the reviewer had the best success using Media Player Classic to playback MKV files. But, it's not 100% glitch free. The one glitch he experienced was stuttering whenever he was changing the volume. His setup has the slower 1.6GHz Atom 330 CPU.

 

[kilerz]

so basically the ion 1 sucks for video playback, and the cpue is just as bad, and the problem wiyj the ion 2 is that the program (the media center) would need hardware acceleration (using the ion to decode the video). i dont want any problems so that rules out a week htpc. is there a way to get a remote to work on an htpc with media center without an IR device?

 

[CHRles]

If you want a good PC to TV wireless solution I've got you covered:
http/www.ezairwireless.com

 

[kilerz]

If you want a good PC to TV wireless solution I've got you covered:
http/www.ezairwireless.com

so one question, do i have to buy a standalone remote? Basically if my computer is in a totally different room, i dont want to go to my pc and come back every time i need to change something

 

[CHRles]

It's actually best used in the same room you're going to be in. The product's strong points are that it's mobile - you can easily take it with you anywhere - , and that since it's wireless it'll save you some of the hassles of long wires

 

[kilerz]

It's actually best used in the same room you're going to be in. The product's strong points are that it's mobile - you can easily take it with you anywhere - , and that since it's wireless it'll save you some of the hassles of long wires

So basically i just want to know since u said it works best in the same room, 1. if im in a different room how do i use it? 2. if its mobile does that mean i can leave my desktop at home, and use my pc at basically across the world 3.how good is the quality/speed 4. I mean no disrespect to you, but are you actually partnered with the company, (you said you were biased and your signature inclued this brand.