Ok I have just checked my emails and I have had a quite a few emails asking me about the Playon HD mini after just receiving it yesterday.
So I thought I would start a thread about it.
Below are a couple of pictures
The unit is tiny and totally silent.
Up to now after a play and 3 firmware updates I can honestly say for the money this unit rocks.
It plays MKV files with DTS audio flawlessly. Scanning and searching through the film is faster than the PS3 and I have had zero sync issues.
The IQ is no different from the PS3
The menu's are OK visually ( one of the weak areas) but this will be addressed with firmware updates. The latest BETA release has made the GUI look much nicer and perform smoother and quicker. The firmware it came with was horrible.
Setting it up was very easy...I connected it to the network my manually giving it an IP address although this get be set to auto via the menu using DHCP.
I paid 79 delivered and wouldn't hesitate to have them dotted around the house.
One great feature is the MKV and Subtitle playback one thing I missed when streaming from the PS3...You can resize the SUBS in realtime while watching the film which is a great little feature.
Now the JUKE BOX feature, one of the reasons for me buying this unit. I pointed the the JUKE BOX at the index file on the server and loaded it.
It took 8 mins 45 seconds to load. This is to be expected for the first time due to the scanning of the JUKE BOX folder containing the Film info.
But once this is done it loads nearly instantly after that. Navigation is fine for my needs and the thing just works.
I have done a HD video of the menus etc...and will upload that for you to check it out and make a decision on whether a unit like this is right for you.
EDIT:
Latest Downloads here
Beta Firmware Here
Videos of menus etc...in 1080p
So I thought I would start a thread about it.
Below are a couple of pictures
The unit is tiny and totally silent.
Up to now after a play and 3 firmware updates I can honestly say for the money this unit rocks.
It plays MKV files with DTS audio flawlessly. Scanning and searching through the film is faster than the PS3 and I have had zero sync issues.
The IQ is no different from the PS3
The menu's are OK visually ( one of the weak areas) but this will be addressed with firmware updates. The latest BETA release has made the GUI look much nicer and perform smoother and quicker. The firmware it came with was horrible.
Setting it up was very easy...I connected it to the network my manually giving it an IP address although this get be set to auto via the menu using DHCP.
I paid 79 delivered and wouldn't hesitate to have them dotted around the house.
One great feature is the MKV and Subtitle playback one thing I missed when streaming from the PS3...You can resize the SUBS in realtime while watching the film which is a great little feature.
Now the JUKE BOX feature, one of the reasons for me buying this unit. I pointed the the JUKE BOX at the index file on the server and loaded it.
It took 8 mins 45 seconds to load. This is to be expected for the first time due to the scanning of the JUKE BOX folder containing the Film info.
But once this is done it loads nearly instantly after that. Navigation is fine for my needs and the thing just works.
I have done a HD video of the menus etc...and will upload that for you to check it out and make a decision on whether a unit like this is right for you.
EDIT:
Latest Downloads here
Beta Firmware Here
Videos of menus etc...in 1080p
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