Alright guys, I have done my research, and I really like what I have Seen witht the WD TV Live Media Player. I want to make sure this is the right thing for me, as well as have a few questions answered.
First here is what I am looking for:
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One single box that can do everything I need (with the addition of a harddrive, of course). No extra converters, switch boxes, nothing, just the one thing
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It needs to work on HDMI (or DVI or component) AND composite. My girlfriend has an older TV that I use, aswell as I have other older TVs I often use, AND I have a 60 inch plasma, so I need both
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Can access Hulu. I know there is some goofy media server or w/e I may need to setup, but I want to access Hulu, and mainly be able to get to my subscriptions
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Have a functioning remote, or even better, be able to use a universal remote (to work with the TV)
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Be able to use at least a 2 TB harddrive, if not more. I plan on ripping ALL my dvds and my gfs, as well as every tv show I like, have, and may want to watch, so I need a big harddrive
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A smooth running menu that I can not only add thumbnails to, but I can also organize into folders, such as Movies, TV shows, and sub folders for each TV show and Season, and either setup a video playlist, or somehow get them in order (maybe just need to name them that way)
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If possible, customization is always nice
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Able to play AVI (xvid), MP4, WMV, (i have converters if not) and if possible, ISO, so I can have access to menus
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Most my files wont be super high quality. As a general rule, i stick to about 350mb per 45mins. So most movies will be from 700-900mb. Im happy with that quality. For me, its quanity over quality
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BUT I want to be able to play HD when I want to. Such as Avatar, I want that in the highest possible quality, 1080p, so if I have the right file, I want it to work
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I want something that isnt going to be replaced in two months, and totally forgotten. I have had some poor customer service with WD in the past, and dont want the same to occur
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The possibility to use the box to send a composite feed with my laptop (only has HDMI out)
I know thats kinda a wall but any help woult be greatt. Also, any suggestions on affordable external harddrive? Im looking to spend like 300 on this whole rig. Thanks in advanced
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