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My bro has a DVD that is newer and will play pretty much any format. I'm not sure which brand it is but this one is $34 and looks like it would do the trick for you..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...SIN=B000204SWE
Or you could just convert it to a playable file, then burn it to a DVD using something like WinAVI.
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Edit: No no! get this one it has an USB interface so you can connect an external hard drive and bypass the middle man.
I already have the ability to burn AVI onto a DVD in a playable format (Nero 9). What I would really like is to be able to plug a memory stick into a device, DVD player, TV and play directly from that.
There are a couple devices out that can almost do it.... I think Apple TV can do it but you have to convert the AVI to an Apple format.
There is a really cool device out called Ruko, that can almost do it, except you have to convert the AVI into MP4... if the Ruko could do AVI I would have already bought one. My deal is if I have to convert I might as well just burn to disc.
If you have a flat screen TV, you should be able to plug your computer into it with a monitor cord and an audio cable. I have a couple of USB ports on my TV so I just plug my external drive into it and play away- no conversions required.
Shane, first of all, what's your tv Mae and model?
2nd, on your pc or Mac, do you have a VGA, s-video, hdmi, or dvi connector? And those can be found on your motherboard or actual video card outputs.
From there it's easy...
The TV I watch the most is a Panasonic 50" plasma... I would have to look up the model, its a couple years old but it does have HDMI ports... (Also have a 42" Visio LCD and a 36" Sony LCD).
But hooking up my computer to my TV is NOT easier then burning a DVD.... I already know how to hook the computer to the TV... I want simple...
I'm liking bbennett... just plug the jump stick into a USB port, that's what I really want. So I guess, which TV manufacteur support that? I also have Direct TV, they should just put a USB port on the box..
Pc to tv is the simplest in my IT experience. No conversion, no burning, no copying to flash drives.
What you could do is get a PS3 and pop in your flash drive and it will work.
Easiest is way is to get a VGA cord and connect both and extend your display. The click on the file, and there you go...
But I don't want to run my computer to watch TV.... if I wanted to do that I'd just stream through my xbox.Quote:
Originally Posted by jman
Maybe I should rephrase my orgianal question... what I really want is a simple way to watch an AVI on a jumpstick over my TV.
I know I'm being lazy... its really hard to beat just burning to a DVD. Vuze even does everything for you.... It downloads the AVI and burns it to a disc with only two button clicks. And I don't pay for blank DVD discs, my problem is I have literally a couple thousand DVD disc's stacked around the family room TV.
I don't know if they all support it, but I've got a newer 55" Samsung LED. My buddy's got an 09' Samsung and his has USB ports as well. I think I remember seeing ports on my kids Xbox 360 and Wii. Maybe a recon trip to Best Buy is in order.
Sorry I linked the wrong DVD player...Quote:
Originally Posted by Iceaxe
http://www.amazon.com/ALL-REGION-COD.../dp/B0016P6DSG
- This dvd player plays pal/ntsc dvds from any country on any american tv.
- 1080p Upscaling, increases the picture resolution. DivX, plays Mpeg4 video downloads from PC
- Playback Media CD, CD-R/CD-RW, Video CD/SVCD, DVD, DivX, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD-Video, CD, MP3-CD, MP3-DVD, CD-R/RW, WMA-CD
- HDMI Output, 1080p HD-Upconversion, Component, Progressive-Scan, USB Input, DivX Ultra, Dolby Digital/DTS Decoders
Oh and have you seen this sexy little beast?
http://www.boxee.tv/buy
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You could try this:
http://www.getusb.info/movies-from-u...hanks-sandisk/
And the Samsung TV Series 5 and 6 all have USB ports, and will play not only .divx but 1080p .mkvs as well.
But I think the best TV I found that is really, really impressive is the Samsung 55" Series 6500 LED TV. :slobber::slobber::slobber::slobber::slobber: All for $2800....geez.
Two of the three TVs in my house are connected to computers.
open, drag, full screen, enjoy - Cant beat that,
I never stream anything aside from netflix on my xbox these days.
One more service call on my 60" within the next 12 months and I get enough store credit to buy that bad boy :clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by jman
Yeah... this is more what I was looking for. :2thumbs:Quote:
Originally Posted by jman
And with that help I found this, which is almost exactly what I was looking.
Nbox
http://www.amazon.com/NBOX-TV-Media-.../dp/B0030C54EM
and it's only $29.
Apple TV plays MP4. That's how I roll. I can play any of my movies off my main computers library to my TV (over the air) through my Apple TV and at $99 you cant go wrong. I am almost done encoding all my DVD's. It is SO much easier then loading a DVD or finding the damn thing in my crib. :haha:Quote:
Originally Posted by Iceaxe
Apple TV is wireless, so you just connect it to your network like a laptop. Then you plug an HDMI cable into your HDTV...simple.
That's what I've got. Only paid $2,000 for it at Best Buy though. 36 months no-interest made it too tempting to pass up.Quote:
Originally Posted by jman
Watched "The Fighter" over the weekend. It was by far the best movie I have seen in a long time.
Also saw 127 Hours, it was pretty good but not awesome. Certainly worth watching.
And... I've been watching the first season of Archer.... dang.... that show has some funny stuff that really cracks me up.
All I do is copy the avi to my 4gb flash stick and plug it into the front of my xbox. Then I watch the video. It is far easier than burning disks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iceaxe
Burning disks... :roflol:Quote:
Originally Posted by nelsonccc
Guess I need to read the xBox instructions. That's exactly what I want. The xBox is the kids, I haven't played since the first Halo came out.Quote:
Originally Posted by nelsonccc
Converting to MP4 :roflol:Quote:
Originally Posted by accadacca
That's only the old stuff lying around the house. All the new stuff I buy online in MP4 format. :cool2:Quote:
Originally Posted by Iceaxe
Everything I downlo..... err.... buy is in AVI format.Quote:
Originally Posted by accadacca
Ahh man, was just coming to this thread to say how awesome "The Fighter" was. You beat me to it. What an amazing movie. i didnt even recognize Chritian Bale, he lost soo much weight for that movie.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iceaxe
I disagree on 127 hours though. I found it amazing and cried like a baby at the end. Two really great movies though, for sure.
I think my problem with 127 Hours was I knew the story inside and out so it kinda dragged for me.... that and all the cool movie stuff they toss in to spice up the film was in the trailer.... so there was nothing new for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deathcricket
I originally wrote up the story Cheating Death in Bluejohn not long after the accident and long before Aron's book came out. I did a lot of research for the story so I knew most the details. After the story was posted I received a letter from Aron telling me that out of the hundreds of stories and articles written that mine was the most accurate, that made me feel pretty good.
Iceaxe- Thanks a bunch for mentioning Archer! I just down...er checked out the first season. That shit's hilarious!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Iceaxe
Due Date; one of the funniest movies ever...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvlqFDQC60c
Oh that is very cool! Yeah I can see your point then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iceaxe
Looks like I'm off to check out Archer and Due Date :2thumbs:
Buried - 7.5/10 Pretty cool anti war movie. Contractor working in Iraq gets captured and buried in a coffin somewhere in the sand. Somehow he is not buried deep enough that a cell phone works. The terrorists want him to record his experience and send pictures to the media. Surprise ending.
Get him to the Greek - 9/10 - Funny as hell! A record label mgr has to get his drugged out rock and roll singer to his performances on time.
Human Planet - 9.5/10 - Similar to Life, Blue Planet, and such. details amazing people living in amazing places. Here is the trailer and it's amazing in HD. The footage they got is unreal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HiUMlOz4UQ
Unthinkable - 7/10 Government catches a terrorist who planted 3 nukes in major cities. They are trying to extract information from him and using outdated torture methods, or are they?
Bizarre Foods Season 6 - 7/10 Show about a guy who goes to different places and eats different types of foods. Pretty fascinating IMO.
Man vs Food - 8/10 Show about a guy who goes to different places and takes food challenges. Eat super hot sushi, a 5 pound grilled cheese sandwich, a 6 pound burrito, ect. I love this show.
The A-Team - 3/10 horrid acting, horrid premise. Was very excited to see quinton rampage jackson, he is one of my favorite UFC fighters, but a complete waste of time in every way.
The Social Network - Tough call on this I would rate it 9/10 but my wife rated it 7/10. The problem is there is no one in the movie to "like". They are all pretty much douchebags. So there is no hero in the movie, it's all villians and hard to cheer them along. But still IMO this is one of the best movies out there and an incredible story, I highly recommend it.
Agora - 5/10 - Movie about religious zealots and wars in roman time. Christians suppressing technology, etc, etc. Slow and boring drama.
The Town - 8/10 Mark Wahlberg (or however you spell it) is a great actor, he never disappoints. Movie about some bank robbers, they take a hostage, he decides to watch hostage so she doesn't "rat" them out and falls in love with her.
The Town was great. It's a toss up between The Fighter and The Town as to my favorite picture of the year.
Unthinkable sucked... probably because it goes against my core belief that we don't torture, no matter the cost, because that is what makes us better then them.
The Social Network - I really enjoyed the film. I cheered against everyone in the film... kinda like when Norte Dame plays BYU. I cheer for both teams to lose.
Now I'm off to the library to check out a copy of Due Date.
I watched "Kill the Irishman" last night, its a great flick. :2thumbs:
Its based on a true story.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2zN53Vwnz0
With the latest Netflix price increase its probably time to bump this thread....
I have one word for ya'll....... VUZE
X-Men First Class
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 **Telesync** But only to help raise my current ratio of 1.85
I can't see the movie in the theater until Tueday so I am waiting to watch the DL until I see it in HD at the Megaplex in Ogden.
I just watched this last night. Great flick. Though I wanted to see him get a bunch of revenge in the end.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iceaxe
Will be watching tonight.Quote:
Originally Posted by dmMatrix
I won't see it until tomorrow.... oh well, maybe the theater won't be completely full :nod: (but doubtful)Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUEberryBOB
bump
looking for some new series.
Been watching:
- Dexter
- Breaking Bad
- Sons of Anarchy
- Spartacus
- Metalocalypse
- Kitchen Nightmares
- Hoarders
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Deadwood
I'm going to check out Human Planet, thanks for the suggestion.
Any other TV series you guys are into? I thought about getting into Fringe, but I dunno. I'd never be able to watch it one week at a time with a plot that goes nowhere.
I love fringe! There had been a hole in my soul ever since they stopped xfiles but with fringe I'm whole again!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sombeech
Modern family and parenthood are pretty good. If you like deadwood, look into some of the other period pieces done by hbo & showtime such as Tudors, carnival and boardwalk. All of them are really good. weeds is good as well as hung and californication(one of my all time favorites)! When he pukes on the fancy painting while having sex in his ex wife's boyfriends house I almost peed my pants.
Have you tried Rescue Me or Eastbound and Down?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sombeech
Cars 2
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One that kept my interest pretty well until the end was "Jericho" on Netflix. My wife has been going nuts over "Lie to Me" which I think is pretty good as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sombeech
Just a couple ideas.
I'll have to check out Jericho. Thanks.
In general, I really try to stay away from series where the whole cast is "hot and single". It just really puts up a barrier in believing the storyline, so to speak. That's why I love Breaking Bad and such. You're drawn in with the plot and not the attraction to the cast.