YellowSphere
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This looks really interesting, but the following comment on the WD specification page is a little worrying:
- An audio receiver is required for surround sound output. AAC/Dolby Digital decodes in 2 channel output only
Does this indicate a lack of 5.1 (or higher) via HDMi or optical?
This thing sounds really interesting, and only costs 80 quid. The BIG drawback is the lack of an ethernet port. Is there any way (or any gadget) that would let you connect a LAN to the USB port and allow you to browse media from a network server using Samba shares??
The documentation is stating that, whilst the box can decode DD, it can only output as two channel PCM. This is always what happens if you try to send PCM via optical. Presumably, they just didn't want to implement it via HDMI, and that's fine, because the optical output will still bitstream Dolby and DTS to a receiver to be decoded there into proper 5.1. Sorted.Can you explain what you mean here? and what conclusion you came too?
Can you explain what you mean here? and what conclusion you came too?
I very much doubt it... it would require drivers to install a usb - network adapter.
So you would need a USB drive.
However, i was hoping that i could get a NAS with a USB port, and use the network port and usb port at the same time, can anyone confirm if this works on most devices?
I'm looking forward to seeing a couple of forum-user reviews, as this sounds ideal for my needs!
Highly doubt it, but I really wouldn't expect it too. If you want lossless audio, buy the Blu-Ray......which HDMI version is it? Does it pass the new audio codecs?
Just placed a pre order for one at Play.com, available from 17th Nov.
Not sure - is USB fast enough to stream HD content?
I can't find this on play.com - could you post a link please.