Physical & Digital EST: The Future of Home Video Discussion Thread

[sapiendut]

Originally Posted by JohnAV

High end gamer console, not to be compared to a real PC game computer.

I think he meant in terms of power consumption. At least that’s how I perceived it.

[JohnAV]

Originally Posted by sapiendut

I think he meant in terms of power consumption. At least that’s how I perceived it.

Well as far as power efficiency to watch streaming you might want to utilize the least electrical consumption, such as a ARM based tablet, its a small screen but all in one, highly power efficient. ARM based laptops being next. PS5 down to a USB ChromaCast just ignores that most TVs provide their own streaming Apps, not like you need any of those devices except if they contributed with the variety of streaming content availability.

But yes on both sides you could observe massive usage of electric power because of streaming. Both from the Server array hosts down to the consumer network connected digital receiver (computer/TV/additional devices).

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by JohnAV

Well as far as power efficiency to watch streaming you might want to utilize the least electrical consumption, such as a ARM based tablet, its a small screen but all in one, highly power efficient. ARM based laptops being next. PS5 down to a USB ChromaCast just ignores that most TVs provide their own streaming Apps, not like you need any of those devices except if they contributed with the variety of streaming content availability.

But yes on both sides you could observe massive usage of electric power because of streaming. Both from the Server array hosts down to the consumer network connected digital receiver (computer/TV/additional devices).

Streaming devices are pretty essential unless you want to be locked out of a tv app service after three years due to lack of support.

[JohnAV]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Streaming devices are pretty essential unless you want to be locked out of a tv app service after three years due to lack of support.

If you are using apps in well supported TV OS they have updates always. Even old Samsungs. (Tizen, WebOS, Android )

Not talking about the FW for TV or its operation, but the 3rd party provided apps.

I should add I do consider what consoles and even a Apple TV 4K brings is more then just a streaming receiver as far as being essential.

[flyry]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

There is no genie. Film lovers love the cinema experience.

Well, theaters have been opened here since late August and no one is going. Even though there was a dearth of content. And they are still eating at restaurants and bars. Though WW84 did seem to be sold out on Christmas.

I never want theaters to die as they are my sanctuary and I can't always pay attention at home, but the 4 times I have been to a theater since Sept there have only been 2 or 3 others max in the entire theater.

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

Have you found a way to select different audio options on Max? If true, how and what device(s) are you using for access. I for one do not like their app.

Not sure. I'm not an audio guy yet. I will upgrade that in the next year or so.

I have 2 Rokus. Before that I was using 1st gen Chromecast + phone and the native Samsung app(which is actually way more aesthetically pleasing than the Roku one)

[Lee A Stewart]

Family Video Liquidating Operations, Cites Ongoing Pandemic for Shutdown

Family Video, the last-standing packaged media rental chain in the U.S., is calling it quits nearly 43 years after opening its first store — Video Movie Club — in Springfield, Ohio in 1978. The privately-owned company, which cited the ongoing pandemic for the decision, said it would begin liquidation of its remaining 250 stores offering deals on DVD, Blu-ray Disc movies and related merchandise. At its peak, Family Video operated 800 stores.

https://www.mediaplaynews.com/family...-for-shutdown/

[JohnAV]

Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

Family Video Liquidating Operations, Cites Ongoing Pandemic for Shutdown



https://www.mediaplaynews.com/family...-for-shutdown/

see https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...ostcount=29258

Kirk Bayne beat you

[bhampton]

Sad, they were a good store.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by bhampton

Sad, they were a good store.

Hate to see any good business have to liquidate. Very hard to compete with 36,000 kiosk.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by flyry

the bottom of the article literally says "There’s a USB-C port on the bottom if you need to charge the remote faster for whatever reason"

and why could you note charge it in the sun?

Still doesn’t change the fact you have to replace the remote after two years.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Still doesn’t change the fact you have to replace the remote after two years.

My MX-980 used in the HT is coming up on 6 years old and has the original rechargeable battery. Stays in a charging cradle when not in use.

[Ectropy]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

My MX-980 used in the HT is coming up on 6 years old and has the original rechargeable battery. Stays in a charging cradle when not in use.

My MX-450 is 11 years old and is still working great. I use rechargeable AA batteries in it. It's more limited than other models from URC, but my setup is fairly simple and it serves my needs well.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by Ectropy

My MX-450 is 11 years old and is still working great. I use rechargeable AA batteries in it. It's more limited than other models from URC, but my setup is fairly simple and it serves my needs well.

. Had a MX-850 for several years and used rechargeable batteries in it, had two sets, one in the remote and one set in the charger or charged. Did the same with my Marantz RC2000 MKII from earlier times.

[alchav21]

Originally Posted by bhampton

Seriously things are designed to live through the warranty period these days.

Three years is a good run for anything.

That's what they said about Automobiles, three years was a good run then they would fall apart. I kept my cars around ten years even back then. If you buy quality it tends to last. I kept my TV's a while, at least 10 years or more. You guys should remember my 62" Mitsubishi 1080i DLP that I replaced in 2017 with the Sony UHD 4K.

For Christmas my 26" CRT Toshiba HDTV was replaced with a 43" UHD 4KTV, and I have been running around trying to dispose of it. It still works, but no one wants it!

[JohnAV]

Originally Posted by alchav21

That's what they said about Automobiles, three years was a good run then they would fall apart. I kept my cars around ten years even back then. If you buy quality it tends to last. I kept my TV's a while, at least 10 years or more. You guys should remember my 62" Mitsubishi 1080i DLP that I replaced in 2017 with the Sony UHD 4K.

For Christmas my 26" CRT Toshiba HDTV was replaced with a 43" UHD 4KTV, and I have been running around trying to dispose of it. It still works, but no one wants it!

BB recycles TVs 50” and smaller. Call them for drop off details.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/6/22...rging-ces-2021

On that note, saw the above. What the heck are you meant to do when the remote dies after two years?

Have they updated the article or something? Because it says that the battery will last for about seven years (inc. recharging, obvs) before it dies.

[Lee A Stewart]

Sony debuts Bravia Core: 4K HDR streaming at "UHD Blu-ray equivalent quality"

Sony has today announced its own video streaming service that will launch on the company's XR range of 2021 TVs. It serves 4K and IMAX Enhanced movies at "up to 80 Mbps".

Sony's new video streaming service will, at least initially, be exclusive to its own TVs, and only the new high-end "XR" 2021 8K and 4K LCD TVs as well as "XR" 4K OLED TVs. The catalog will also be limited to movies from Sony's own movie studio, Sony Pictures.

https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.ph...&id=1610039524

[Wendell R. Breland]

Sounds sorta like a reboot of Sony Ultra. Maybe they will have better luck the third time around. Sony should have titled that “Similar to UHD Blu-ray quality”.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Have they updated the article or something? Because it says that the battery will last for about seven years (inc. recharging, obvs) before it dies.

Yeah, must have done. It said 2 originally because many tech commentators brought it up.

Obviously, a translation issue from the original statement.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

Sony debuts Bravia Core: 4K HDR streaming at "UHD Blu-ray equivalent quality"



https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.ph...&id=1610039524

That will end well.