Hdx bd-1

[ellesmere11]

does any one know when this box is out and what the price will be.

thanks

 

[406lx]

think they started shipping around the 15th January and is around $220.

HDX BD-1

 

[ellesmere11]

thanks for the info, do you know if there is a UK seller for these boxes

 

[richberg]

Just received the new HDX BD-1. First impressions are very disappointing. Player doesn't recognize the mkv.files on my computer and other hd-files are played with all kind of errors in the picture. Menu setup also very limited, almost no possibilities and compared to the HDX-1000 it looks like they downgraded instead of upgraded the product. Will post my future findings soon.

 

[406lx]

Firmware for it is still in its infancy so I wouldn't expect it to be great for the next 6 months if the C-200 is to go by.

 

[talas]

Just received the new HDX BD-1. First impressions are very disappointing. Player doesn't recognize the mkv.files on my computer and other hd-files are played with all kind of errors in the picture. Menu setup also very limited, almost no possibilities and compared to the HDX-1000 it looks like they downgraded instead of upgraded the product. Will post my future findings soon.

Check because you box must have shipped with older firmware ive just got mine,
had a quick check and all files ive tried are fine,MKV,m2ts,avchd,iso,BDiso,xvid,
divx,wmv,Will do a more extensive review soon.

 

[Member 351202]

Firmware for it is still in its infancy so I wouldn't expect it to be great for the next 6 months if the C-200 is to go by.

It does not use the same firmware so could be fixed earlier.

 

[talas]

Firmware for it is still in its infancy so I wouldn't expect it to be great for the next 6 months if the C-200 is to go by.

Does not use NMT Firmware/Gui,They are using there own Creation called `Voir`.

 

[Smurfin]

It does not use the same firmware so could be fixed earlier.

Bet it won't though, it's still based on the same sigma chip, and it's this which is responsible for issues on the C200.

 

[ellesmere11]

is there somone who is selling this box in the UK

 

[Smurfin]

Probably, advancedmp3 players, ripcaster, digitalera I think all sell the old HDX, so will probably sell the new one. My money would still be on the Popcorn Hours for at least the next 6 months though (the C-200 is still bug ridden)

 

[Member 351202]

as always waiting for reviews

 

[talas]

Me to waiting on New firmware today/ tommrow before i do one as smurfin said will compare it against the c-200 and see,minus the fact of the new u.i. of course.

 

[rmdw1]

as always waiting for reviews

Had mine for two days now , I have not turned it on yet believe or not!

I will have a play with it soon and post a review. Its my first media player.

Previously played blurays via hdmi from my sony laptop but soundcard couldnt bitsteam hd audio to my amp. Hoping the player doesnt let me down.

Just spent half a day ripping my bluray collection onto 1.5tb external usb. Need to work out how to set up all the required software for movie jukebox.

 

[rmdw1]

Hooked it up now and my initial impressions of bd1 are good.

Cant fault picture quality Linked up perfectly with my iomega hard drive and accessed files very quickly.

Tested with true hd and dtsma , both bitsteaming perfectly to my amp.

No pixelation , stuttering on playback or any nasty stuff like that.

I checked out 15 bluray files and two would not play . The files in question will play when using laptop so I am hoping it is just a bug which will be fixed by firmware.

Havent connected to router yet or viewed photos so cant comment on that side of things. Only tried to play bdmv files also , no mkv or ts files.

 

[ellesmere11]

thanks for info so far on the bd1 keep us informed when you next try other files and features.

 

[skinnywhippet]

Hooked it up now and my initial impressions of bd1 are good.

Cant fault picture quality Linked up perfectly with my iomega hard drive and accessed files very quickly.

Tested with true hd and dtsma , both bitsteaming perfectly to my amp.

No pixelation , stuttering on playback or any nasty stuff like that.

I checked out 15 bluray files and two would not play . The files in question will play when using laptop so I am hoping it is just a bug which will be fixed by firmware.

Havent connected to router yet or viewed photos so cant comment on that side of things. Only tried to play bdmv files also , no mkv or ts files.

where did you buy it?

 

[rmdw1]

I bought it direct from webstore of hdx. Came from China. No import duty from customs , but i may have been lucky. $219 plus 50 for shipping to uk.

 

[skinnywhippet]

I bought it direct from webstore of hdx. Came from China. No import duty from customs , but i may have been lucky. $219 plus 50 for shipping to uk.

thanks, hmm its tempting, if I understand it right it can bitsream DTS HD MASTER, TRUE HD and you can plug in a USB Bluray drive of your choice for commercial playback. If this could do BR region free then I would buy one no doubt,

cheers,

Neil

 

[rmdw1]

Yeah Neil it can bitstream perfectly to a compatable amp , thats the main reason i bought it . Thought about a Mede8er or xtreamer but didnt want to wait for hd audio support.
I am prepared for the bd1 to be a bit buggy though but i can live with that as long as firmware upgrades sort any issues. Previous model hdx 1000 seems to have a lot of happy users.

 

[talas]

Yes i had the 1000 and was my favourite NMT Model,as For the Bd1 im very pleased so far,tried it with many many different files and 99% play just some badly encoded ones sufferd,But even files with 12/16 Reframes played and tested well,All bd iso`s woeked Flawlessley and playback was spot one with Full Bitstream in TrueHD/dts MA.
Can confirm there is a few bugs in gui nothing major,but new update due very soon so will pass judgement on the player after the update as most people..if they wish to order will not be able to fro a few weeks anyway.
My good friend rmdw1 is spot on with his judgement..

 

[skinnywhippet]

thanks rmdw1 and talas, think I'm gonna buy one, how long for delivery from China roughly?

 

[skinnywhippet]

New firmware released:


Release Date : 25th Jan 2010
Firmware Version : 9.2.1.4.6.0

Release Notes:

1) Added remarks before resetting to factory default
2) Added region change for BD content by pressing RED button on remote, disable region change during playback preventing system crash.
3) Fixed BD Live blurry reliability issue.
4) Fixed ejecting external ROM causing system hang.


Use with caution, improper firmware update may render your unit malfunction.

1. After downloading the firmware update package, copy into a clean formatted USB thumb drive. Files must be place in the ROOT directory.
2. Extract zip file, and it will automatically create a folder name "upgrade"
3. Insert the thumb drive to any of the 2 USB port.
4. Navigate to UPDATE, the system will check the integrity of the file. Follow on screen instructions till complete.
5. On the remote control, use the POWER button to cycle the button.
6. Your firmware has been updated.

new firmware, note 2 appears to indicate the option to toggle between bluray region, am I interpreting this right? if so that's gotta be the best all round value NMT so far in principle, at least in my opinion

 

[talas]

new firmware, note 2 appears to indicate the option to toggle between bluray region, am I interpreting this right? if so that's gotta be the best all round value NMT so far in principle, at least in my opinion

Yes ive been using this Firmware for a day or two and have a bd-rom coming so can test that feature when it arrives early next week.

 

[rmdw1]

thanks rmdw1 and talas, think I'm gonna buy one, how long for delivery from China roughly?

Less than a week by tnt but i may have been lucky with quick delivery and no customs charges.