KonfuSed
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Cool, in that case you let the xtremer do the downmixing for HD audio and enjoy the setup as mentioned by you.
Xtreamer Media Player (XMP) Owners Thread
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KonfuSed
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Is it a good idea to put a 2.5 HDD in the Xtreamer? I'm bit worried about the heat that it generates. Will this be an issue? Have anyone using it like this? Also what max capacity can I get in India? I've seen only till 500GB at ebay for 2.5 inch drive and that too is like for 5000Rs. I can get a 1TB external drive for that price. But having a drive inside is bit of convenience in terms of moving it around.
Konfused, I know some members using an internal 500GB HDD without any heat/noise issues. But if heat is a problem, add the sidewinder heatsinc that is available through Xtreamer.India.
About internal/external, that is a decision you have to make - portability is more important or is capacity (especially because they are similarly priced)
KonfuSed
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thanks Santhosh, I'm planning for the Sidewinder at later point of time. I wish I hadn't hurried and waited for the Sidewinder factory fitted model (which also supports HD audio bitstreaming it seems).
Anyway, price seems to be double for 2.5 inch drives, I mean 500GB 2.5 inch is Rs. 5180 at ebay and for lil' lesser I get 1TB external drive (with powered ofcourse).
Just checked and found at lynx india that 500GB HDD (2.5") is Rs. 3255 (probably there will be tax added to it later). But for around 3k fro 500GB it would've been superb.
Can anyone guide me on the prices here? Probably the ebay one is bit too costly.
Anyway, price seems to be double for 2.5 inch drives, I mean 500GB 2.5 inch is Rs. 5180 at ebay and for lil' lesser I get 1TB external drive (with powered ofcourse).
Just checked and found at lynx india that 500GB HDD (2.5") is Rs. 3255 (probably there will be tax added to it later). But for around 3k fro 500GB it would've been superb.
Can anyone guide me on the prices here? Probably the ebay one is bit too costly.
alokbharti
New Member
I use 500 GB HDD inside xtreamer.. it doesn't produce any noticeable noise but as Santhosh said when in use it gets heated up after 4-5 hours.. mostly I don't keep xtreamer ON for more than 5 hours.. there is an internal fan inside xtreamer to cool it down..
BTW you can use internal HDD as a portable HDD via USB host port on Xtreamer.. It works similarly as my 1 TB WD mybook external HDD drive..portability factor is same.. rather Xtreamer unit is smaller than WD mybook external drive
.. I will be interested in sidewinder heatsink..
How much it is available for?.. anybody ordered?
please share the details..
alokbharti
New Member
I found ebay deals good for WD portable drives..
About 2 months back I ordered 1 TB Mybook essential external drive for 3720/- ..There was 20% discount for icici card holders..
KonfuSed
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That's an awesome price you got. I hope they run similar deals soon as I'm running out of space in my drives(currently have one 1TB(seagate) and one 320GB(iOmega) drive for entertainment).I found ebay deals good for WD portable drives..
About 2 months back I ordered 1 TB Mybook essential external drive for 3720/- ..There was 20% discount for icici card holders..
I think the Sidewinder heatsink is available for 1490Rs if bought separately. you can have a look at the price on Xtreamer.india's for sale thread.
I think the ICICI offer ends only in June, so you could buy one even now. All you need is an ICICI Credit Card and IIRC, the amount will even be divided into 6 interest free installments
Hi All,
I am new to this. I ordered xtramer new release 2010 with sidewinder without wifi at ebay india costs Rs. 8490.
I am planing to buy Sony DAV-DZ510 it has optical in. Can any body confim this can play DTS HD 5.1 with input from xtreamer or suggest any other Home theatre system below 20k. I have 32" sony.
What is the maximum size of USB pen drive it can recognize?
Thanks
I am new to this. I ordered xtramer new release 2010 with sidewinder without wifi at ebay india costs Rs. 8490.
I am planing to buy Sony DAV-DZ510 it has optical in. Can any body confim this can play DTS HD 5.1 with input from xtreamer or suggest any other Home theatre system below 20k. I have 32" sony.
What is the maximum size of USB pen drive it can recognize?
Thanks
alokbharti
New Member
Sony DAV-DZ510 does not support DTS-HD 5.1.. Xtreamer can down-mix it to DTS 5.1 and you can enjoy DTS via optical link..
as per specs new Xtreamer with side-winder can pass through DTS-HD via HDMI..
you will have to find other HDMI capable Home Theater system which can decode DTS-HD..most probably an AVR+Speaker combination.. unfortunately it will not be available within 20K.. do search the forum for this..
Xtreamer supports any size pen drive.. you can connect any size USB HDD as well.. internal SATA HDD is supported max 750GB as per specs..
as per specs new Xtreamer with side-winder can pass through DTS-HD via HDMI..
you will have to find other HDMI capable Home Theater system which can decode DTS-HD..most probably an AVR+Speaker combination.. unfortunately it will not be available within 20K.. do search the forum for this..
Xtreamer supports any size pen drive.. you can connect any size USB HDD as well.. internal SATA HDD is supported max 750GB as per specs..
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I think the ICICI offer ends only in June, so you could buy one even now. All you need is an ICICI Credit Card and IIRC, the amount will even be divided into 6 interest free installments
I think the offer is closed,
ICICI Bank Credit & Debit Cards - eBay India
Missed the train again (EBay should have proponed the offer date)
By the way did you meant from EBay?
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alokbharti
New Member
ebay preponed the offer date.. ICICI offer was ending 31st May..
ebay preponed it to 30th april..
That is ridiculous
, I was postponing a purchase till the last moment.KonfuSed
Active Member
Oh crap, I was planning to buy a few stuffs by end of this month and now no offer. Grrrr..
And the offer was only for the first time buy. So anyway won't be eligible for that offer. Now I'm just waiting to get the normal ebay coupons. I don't know when they are going to send the next one.
And the offer was only for the first time buy. So anyway won't be eligible for that offer. Now I'm just waiting to get the normal ebay coupons. I don't know when they are going to send the next one.
alokbharti
New Member
dude.. first time buy is a joke...you can any time open a new ebay account with a new email and enjoy it..
hyeah:
KonfuSed
Active Member
I've upgraded to 2.3.1.. It's working fine.. But don't forget to restore defaults after you switch on the xtreamer after upgrade. Mine was giving some trouble like stuttering play back after firmware as I forgot to do restore default. After restore defaults and restart things working perfectly almost.
alokbharti
New Member
Mine also 2.3.1..
upgraded about 2 months back.. No issues so far..
UI became more smooth and responsive..
I was not able to play few MKVs before the upgrade..
got them all fixed..
upgraded about 2 months back.. No issues so far..
UI became more smooth and responsive..
I was not able to play few MKVs before the upgrade..
got them all fixed..
MidnightWatcher
New Member
Hi folks, personally I recommend to always use the "emergency firmware update" any time a new firmware is posted. The reason for this is because this is a full install instead of just an "upgrade" and it will always ensure that the Xtreamer boots at the fastest time possible and wipes clean any residual "leftovers" from the previous firmware. (Think which is better -- doing a full, clean install of Windows or just upgrading over the old OS to the new release?) There is no need to install the regular update firmware after installing the emergency firmware (and "emergency firmware" is a bit of a misnomer. It should in fact be called "full firmware installation procedure").
Welcome to HFV MidnightWatcher, have a great time here
You have a point mate. Do we have to do anything different to install the emergency firmware when we have a working older firmware? If yes, please list the steps for us (just what you did differently would suffice).
Thanks in advance
You have a point mate. Do we have to do anything different to install the emergency firmware when we have a working older firmware? If yes, please list the steps for us (just what you did differently would suffice).
Thanks in advance
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