Is there a gadget that plays downloaded movies on my TV? - Blu-ray Forum

Hangedman · 12-11-2008, 12:44 AM

Ok here's my little problem.

I want to get a second HDTV for my bedroom.

I have my PS3 connected to my TV in the living room, and i transfer downloaded TV shows from my PC to PS3.

I don't want to buy a second PS3 just to be able to connect it to my second HDTV and play movies and tv shows from there...

Is there like a gadget, maybe a little hard drive that i can connect via HDMI to an HDTV so i can access the device and play movies from it?

THX!

Bizdady · 12-11-2008, 02:22 AM

Do you have a laptop? You can do video out with one, otherwise you might have to look for a digital media receiver such as the ps3, or appletv.

Galley · 12-11-2008, 03:11 AM

Apple TV

Hangedman · 12-11-2008, 05:24 AM

How much is apple TV? And what does it do exactly? If it works with iTunes there's no way i want that crap..

But yeah, laptop might be an answer....

What kind of laptop do i need? Do i need a powerfull one with a good graphic card? If i want to run some HD stuff... like 480p or 720p... ?

Galley · 12-11-2008, 05:39 PM

Think of Apple TV as a dedicated iPod for your TV. It'll play anything in iTunes, including audio, HD video, photos and much, much more.

lobosrul · 12-11-2008, 05:45 PM

Forget about the AppleTV (unless your just an Apple fanatic) its very limited on what it can playback.

I'd suggest:

Western Digital WD TV HD
http://gizmodo.com/5073693/western-d...s-on-the-cheap
OR
Popcorn Hour A-110
http://www.popcornhour.com/onlinestore/

RustyK94 · 12-11-2008, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hangedman

Ok here's my little problem.

I want to get a second HDTV for my bedroom.

I have my PS3 connected to my TV in the living room, and i transfer downloaded TV shows from my PC to PS3.

I don't want to buy a second PS3 just to be able to connect it to my second HDTV and play movies and tv shows from there...

Is there like a gadget, maybe a little hard drive that i can connect via HDMI to an HDTV so i can access the device and play movies from it?

THX!

ive got a solution buy a cheap HDMI cable and any kettle plug if you have one at home already good ether way replace the fuse i m not sure to what im not in the US but im sure someone will tell you.

So basically you have a plug and an HDMI cable upstairs just unplug your PS3 down stairs and take it up stairs when you need it.

If that sucks you have every right to call me stupid lol

WriteSimply · 12-11-2008, 05:53 PM

There are such gadgets like this WD TV HD Media Player.

They are basically an external HDD enclosure with a simple OS.

fuad

Hangedman · 12-11-2008, 07:57 PM

WOW thx guys for all the help! I didnt know all those things existed!

Mr. HiDef · 12-11-2008, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WriteSimply

There are such gadgets like this WD TV HD Media Player.

They are basically an external HDD enclosure with a simple OS.

fuad

that is pretty cool and not at a bad price either

Samsang · 12-12-2008, 03:34 AM

How about a "VCR Rabbit"? 1980's tech at it's best.

I think it "broadcast" the signal through the house on an (locally) unused TV channel -- in full analog SD with magnificent monaural sound!

TheZoof · 12-12-2008, 07:52 PM

If you have a PS3 then you can use TVERSITY from your home computer. I do that and everything is upconverted to 1080p. It works really well.

Hangedman · 12-13-2008, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheZoof

If you have a PS3 then you can use TVERSITY from your home computer. I do that and everything is upconverted to 1080p. It works really well.

Yeah but the PS3 is connected to my 40"...

Petra_Kalbrain · 12-13-2008, 03:30 AM

Are you talking ILLEGAL download rips of movies? If so, then I must be the voice of ethics and state that no object SHOULD exist to allow for this kind of activity.

Forgive me. As someone who wishes to make a career in the film/television industry, I cannot condone these actions.

JJ · 12-13-2008, 05:13 AM

DivX? Just burn a few to a DVD and stick in the PS3, which might not play all of them, but that's why I have a Philips DVD/DivX player that will play all of them.

Hangedman · 12-13-2008, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Are you talking ILLEGAL download rips of movies? If so, then I must be the voice of ethics and state that no object SHOULD exist to allow for this kind of activity.

Forgive me. As someone who wishes to make a career in the film/television industry, I cannot condone these actions.

No i download episodes, that have already played on TV, there is nothing illegal in there.

Hangedman · 12-13-2008, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

DivX? Just burn a few to a DVD and stick in the PS3, which might not play all of them, but that's why I have a Philips DVD/DivX player that will play all of them.

No you don't understand, my PS3 is connected to my TV #1... i want to buy tv #2 and watch downloaded stuff, but i don't want to get a second PS3...

JJ · 12-13-2008, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hangedman

No you don't understand, my PS3 is connected to my TV #1... i want to buy tv #2 and watch downloaded stuff, but i don't want to get a second PS3...

As in - wait - all the downloads are on the PS3 as it is?

Hangedman · 12-20-2008, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

As in - wait - all the downloads are on the PS3 as it is?

Yes, since i live in Quebec, i don't get cool shows like Dexter, Entourage, etc...

So i always download them from my pc, transfer them to mp4, then put them on PS3 via my PSP.

BoschRock · 12-20-2008, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hangedman

No i download episodes, that have already played on TV, there is nothing illegal in there.

HAHAHA. You might want to check the law, buddy.

12-12-2008, 03:34 AM	#11
Samsang Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Mt. Pleasant, NC	How about a "VCR Rabbit"? 1980's tech at it's best. I think it "broadcast" the signal through the house on an (locally) unused TV channel -- in full analog SD with magnificent monaural sound! Last edited by Samsang; 12-12-2008 at 03:42 AM.

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12-11-2008, 12:44 AM	#1
Hangedman Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Québec, Canada Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:2	Is there a gadget that plays downloaded movies on my TV? Ok here's my little problem. I want to get a second HDTV for my bedroom. I have my PS3 connected to my TV in the living room, and i transfer downloaded TV shows from my PC to PS3. I don't want to buy a second PS3 just to be able to connect it to my second HDTV and play movies and tv shows from there... Is there like a gadget, maybe a little hard drive that i can connect via HDMI to an HDTV so i can access the device and play movies from it? THX!

12-11-2008, 02:22 AM	#2
Bizdady Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2007 Location:8 1 8 Biatch!! L.A. Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:38	Do you have a laptop? You can do video out with one, otherwise you might have to look for a digital media receiver such as the ps3, or appletv.

12-11-2008, 03:11 AM	#3
Galley Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Greenville, SC 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	Apple TV

12-11-2008, 05:24 AM	#4
Hangedman Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Québec, Canada Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:2	How much is apple TV? And what does it do exactly? If it works with iTunes there's no way i want that crap.. But yeah, laptop might be an answer.... What kind of laptop do i need? Do i need a powerfull one with a good graphic card? If i want to run some HD stuff... like 480p or 720p... ?

12-11-2008, 05:39 PM	#5
Galley Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Greenville, SC 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	Think of Apple TV as a dedicated iPod for your TV. It'll play anything in iTunes, including audio, HD video, photos and much, much more.

12-11-2008, 05:45 PM	#6
lobosrul Active Member Member since:Aug 2008	Forget about the AppleTV (unless your just an Apple fanatic) its very limited on what it can playback. I'd suggest: Western Digital WD TV HD http://gizmodo.com/5073693/western-d...s-on-the-cheap OR Popcorn Hour A-110 http://www.popcornhour.com/onlinestore/

12-11-2008, 05:53 PM	#8
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	There are such gadgets like this WD TV HD Media Player. They are basically an external HDD enclosure with a simple OS. fuad

12-11-2008, 07:57 PM	#9
Hangedman Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Québec, Canada Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:2	WOW thx guys for all the help! I didnt know all those things existed!

12-12-2008, 07:52 PM	#12
TheZoof Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ottawa,Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:850 Blu-ray collection:1636 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:2	If you have a PS3 then you can use TVERSITY from your home computer. I do that and everything is upconverted to 1080p. It works really well.

12-13-2008, 03:30 AM	#14
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	Are you talking ILLEGAL download rips of movies? If so, then I must be the voice of ethics and state that no object SHOULD exist to allow for this kind of activity. Forgive me. As someone who wishes to make a career in the film/television industry, I cannot condone these actions.

12-13-2008, 05:13 AM	#15
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	DivX? Just burn a few to a DVD and stick in the PS3, which might not play all of them, but that's why I have a Philips DVD/DivX player that will play all of them.

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