Need Info On Wireless Media Streamers

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  1. chrismgan

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    Hello- Is there anyone using a wireless media streamer to watch movies on their TV. I want to stream avi files directly from my PC to my TV. I have an 802.11G router. Will I need an N router ? Has anyone had good luck with a particular brand of streamer? Are you able to watch a movie without constant rebuffering ? Any help would be appreciated. I don't mind spending the money, but I want something that does the job well. Thanks in advance for any help or comments.
     
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    I am a strong supporter of the Tvix:
    http://www.tvix.co.kr/Eng/products/HDM6500A.aspx

    I have 4 networked through out my house, (I use a wired network), with a media server I built with 4 TB of storage. I have had no problems at all with the players.

    But, in all fairness, there is the popcorn hour also.

    There are more available, but these are the two most popular I believe.

    The Tvix has been around longer and from what I can tell, works a little better. The popcorn hour has some great potential, and cost less. One more thing, the Tvix has a tuner option, so it can be used as a recorder also. You can click on my name and go to my afterdawn page for more info.
     
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    Thanks for your response. But I'm looking for a "wireless" streamer and Tvix and Popcorn Hour aren't wireless.
     
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    Tvix is wireless or wired. To make it wireless, you connect a USB wireless module


    This is the Q&A from the Tvix website on how to use it wireless:
    ftp://ftp.dvico.com/Manual/TViX/wireless_network2.pdf

    This is a copy/paste from the link above:

    To use the wireless network function, you must upgrade your old firmware version to the latest
    firmware. (TViX 4000/5000/4100/5100, TViX PVR 4010/4030/5010/5030/4110/4130/5110/5130)
    Old firmware versions do not support the wireless network.

    Also, if you scroll down (on the link above), under options, it states "HDTV tuner and wireless LAN"
     
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    Thanks for the advice. Is there a particular model that you would reccomend ?

    Thanks again,

    Chris
     
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    The 6500 is the one I use. Link in above post.
     
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    Hi, I'm also looking for an easy-to-use media streamer and was looking into the popcorn hour deal. Does any know how the cheaper Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player stacks up? I primarily want to watch .vob movie files, online vids (hulu,etc) and the ability to record would be nice. Thanks for any info.
     
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