Considering a D-Link Boxee Box

[Garlick]

OK, so it's a rubbish name, but seems to offer more than Apple TV, looks better and it just appeals. I do like the functionality offered by this (and Apple) TV.

Any views? It's new, so opinions and reviews are not too plentiful but any opinions are welcomed before I order

Ta

[Plotloss]

Also look at the Popcorn Hour C200, it's the better product.

[Garlick]

Thanks mate. Got any contacts?

[Plotloss]

No, I only deal with electronic distributors


Jesus

[Garlick]

Can Jesus help?

[Plotloss]

With everything but distributing smarties, yes.

I'll drop you a mail.

[headcase]

Jesus..is he related to Jeebus?

[bogie]

theres a review on www.smallnetbuilder.com

wouldnt bother just yet

[vxsmithers]

is the new netgear neo 550 going to be any good?

seems to be better than the boxee from what I've read, but i suppose its best to wait until its released to find the flaws / problems

[Garlick]

Actually, looking more closely at the Apple, it seems to offer more than I originally thought.

I hear that an app store will be available soon, meaning on-demand will be there too.

At the price, I'm tempted.....

[Silent1]

Garlick said:

Actually, looking more closely at the Apple, it seems to offer more than I originally thought.

I hear that an app store will be available soon, meaning on-demand will be there too.

At the price, I'm tempted.....

The apple tv box will end up with IOS on it and will be quite similar to all their other i-thing lineups soon.

Any reason why you're not looking at a media server or something of that ilk?

Edited by Silent1 on Tuesday 16th November 15:28

[Garlick]

None at all, just tempted by new shiny stuff.....

One day I should throw all of my new shiny stuff away and get one box that does the lot.

[Silent1]

Garlick said:

None at all, just tempted by new shiny stuff.....

One day I should throw all of my new shiny stuff away and get one box that does the lot.

I'd suggest going for a home media server then as it's infinitely more useful and tres-cool.
I'm not up what's currently the best but i'm sure plotters is.

[Driller]

Garlick, get an Apple TV, in fact get two. They are superb and very, very slick

[JonRB]

Garlick said:

Can Jesus help?

No. But asking Plotty if he has any contacts in AV is like someone asking you if you know anything about cars, Paul.

[Garlick]

JonRB said:

Garlick said:

Can Jesus help?

No. But asking Plotty if he has any contacts in AV is like someone asking you if you know anything about cars, Paul.

You see, you say that but he hasn't mailed me.....I think it's all talk

[Plotloss]

Have you not got it?

I'll re-send.

[Garlick]

OK, he's telling the truth.....

[Stuart]

I'm partly doing this because I know it'll wind plotters up, but, just go and buy an Apple TV.

Why?

- You have a PS3 already, which means you can stream iPlayer et al through yer big telly for as long as it takes for Apple to stick an iOS-esque app store for it on the device.
- You have an Apple computer, which means Apple TV will talk to it and function as a media server front end to all the stuff you can stick on your hard drive.
- You have an iPhone, which you can use as a remote for all of the above (bar the PS3).
- It costs £99. You'll struggle to find a media server get up with as slick a front end and out of the box ease of use for the same price. I did.

It isn't actually that pretty (so small that you'll not see it stuck under your TV in fact, but it works bloody well for the money.

[Plotloss]

Funnily enough, having now had visibility of the requirements an Apple TV isn't a very good fit in this application.

He could buy one as well of course, that would be fine, but it would be pointless and a turd rolled in glitter but then that's their USP.

How's Satan's IDE? 'Just working' yet?