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PS3 Media Server for ReadyNAS PRO
I have made addon PMS for readynas pro. it support transcoding in realtime (mkv can play at PS3). Addon include java, mplayer, mencoder, ffmpeg, tsmuxer and PMS. If anybody want to test it - downloa...
Igor,
are you still working on this add-on?
Lew,
To clarify, you do NOT need an additional program on the Pro in order to stream media to it. I though my explanation was a bit confusing and it seems I lost you there. The PS3 Media Server program is a real time transcoding program that you can run INSTEAD of the DLNA protocol built into the Pro. It is likely the same as the one you run on your Vista PC.
Those ratings look to be a combination of functionality and price. Based on that, then yes the WDTV Live would likely be the highest rated. It does everything the Popcorn Hour does but for $100-$120, of course no drive bay.
You might find it interesting that Popcorn Hour announced a new product today. It does not have a drive bay and is intended to be a direct competitor to the WDTV Live. Go to www.popbox.com and apparently the full specs will be announced tomorrow at CES in Vegas.
Most HD and BR rips I have seen are in the MKV container with the video being x264/h264 (AVC). File size is usually 2.5GB to 8GB. I have found 4GB to be an excellent size with terrific video and audio, but lately even some 2.5GB encodes look brilliant on my 50inch TV. Sounds like you will have plenty of space so you may prefer going after 8GB rips and not really compromise on video or audio. You will have to judge for yourself and check out some. I personally cannot tell the difference between a 4GB rip and an 8GB rip when watching at home. But one thing is for sure, you will have a really hard time streaming an 8GB rip or a native rip (35GB) wirelessly. Unless you don't mind watching your movies with a pause every couple minutes. Claims for wireless HD are still just hype but reality is not far off. You are better off with CAT6.
I have not ripped a BR yet as I am currently using a mac and there are not friendly programs for this OS. From what I have read, alot of people use AnyDVD HD to rip the material and then encode it to a PS3 friendly format of the size you want with RipBot264.
Cheers,
Ushman
are you still working on this add-on?
Lew,
To clarify, you do NOT need an additional program on the Pro in order to stream media to it. I though my explanation was a bit confusing and it seems I lost you there. The PS3 Media Server program is a real time transcoding program that you can run INSTEAD of the DLNA protocol built into the Pro. It is likely the same as the one you run on your Vista PC.
Those ratings look to be a combination of functionality and price. Based on that, then yes the WDTV Live would likely be the highest rated. It does everything the Popcorn Hour does but for $100-$120, of course no drive bay.
You might find it interesting that Popcorn Hour announced a new product today. It does not have a drive bay and is intended to be a direct competitor to the WDTV Live. Go to www.popbox.com and apparently the full specs will be announced tomorrow at CES in Vegas.
Most HD and BR rips I have seen are in the MKV container with the video being x264/h264 (AVC). File size is usually 2.5GB to 8GB. I have found 4GB to be an excellent size with terrific video and audio, but lately even some 2.5GB encodes look brilliant on my 50inch TV. Sounds like you will have plenty of space so you may prefer going after 8GB rips and not really compromise on video or audio. You will have to judge for yourself and check out some. I personally cannot tell the difference between a 4GB rip and an 8GB rip when watching at home. But one thing is for sure, you will have a really hard time streaming an 8GB rip or a native rip (35GB) wirelessly. Unless you don't mind watching your movies with a pause every couple minutes. Claims for wireless HD are still just hype but reality is not far off. You are better off with CAT6.
I have not ripped a BR yet as I am currently using a mac and there are not friendly programs for this OS. From what I have read, alot of people use AnyDVD HD to rip the material and then encode it to a PS3 friendly format of the size you want with RipBot264.
Cheers,
Ushman
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