WiFi Media Player

Ms Mars on 06/08/2011 - 11:11

I am looking for a good priced media player. I know JB has them for about $150.
Just wondered if anyone had spotted one for cheaper.
Thanks.

Comments

andy19363 on 06/08/2011 - 12:34

+1

You could do worse than the astone….

http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/50329

grab the dongle for 25 bucks….
http://www.i-tech.com.au/products/53095_Astone_AW_N290_802_1…
which takes the price over $100, so eligible for a $10 discount

chuck in a hard drive or/and use a portable
Save Medicare on 06/08/2011 - 17:11

you can't do much better than a revue

http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/50064
llama on 07/08/2011 - 04:01

+1

Streaming media (movies) over WiFi is painful. You need to be realistic in your expectations, because a normal WiFi connection really doesn't have the bandwidth to reliably stream 1080p. Even 720p video will stutter if there are other devices accessing the internet on the same network.

It's much MUCH better over a normal LAN (ethernet) cable.
- EnALup on 08/08/2011 - 16:21
  
  True. I can easily stream the Standard definition movies. But the 720p struggles. Sometimes run smooth for maximum for 10 minutes, then keep freezing for 2-3 seconds.
  1080p or the 3d movies never give u a smooth playback.
  
  I am getting a new laptop with 3*3 wireless card. So will try out it with a n router with n wireless card.
  They say a speed of 150 mbps. So shd work good for HD movies.
EnALup on 08/08/2011 - 16:24

You can also try the DGTEC Wireless media player plus set top box at Dick smith. They were selling them around 129, i suppose