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New Dune HD Max and HD Smart anticipation thread Q3 2010

post #1 of 10298
8/17/10 at 1:33pm
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http://dune-hd.com/hd_players/curren...-smart-d1.html

Now we need details, such as when they will ship, prices of our favorite local retailers (Duneplayer.com) and so on.

Common to all players

Sigma 8642/8643 based
3D playback
FLASH Lite support
HDMI V 1.3 port X1
ESATA X1
USB X2
USB slave port X1
Component Video
Composite Video and Analog Audio
Toslink optical audio
SD Card Reader

Now on to the players

Dune HD Max

On board BD ROM, SATA location for HDD, analog HD 7.1 audio output, SATA, USB ports, SD card, etc. Supports 3D playback. MSRP $499

http://dune-hd.com/hd_players/curren...ne-hd-max.html




Dune HD Smart B1

Seems to have same features as the Max, minus the analog audio outputs and some of the other port connections. MRP $299

http://dune-hd.com/hd_players/curren...-smart-b1.html




Dune HD Smart D1

Same as B1, minus optical drive, appears to have a VFD or LCD display in its place, still has SD card reader and ESATA port. MSRP $255

http://dune-hd.com/hd_players/curren...-smart-d1.html




Dune HD Smart H1

Same as B1 with SATA drive location instead of BD optical drive. MSRP $239.

http://dune-hd.com/hd_players/curren...-smart-h1.html


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post #2 of 10298
8/17/10 at 1:40pm
NICE! I like the form-factor much better. I can definitely see that in the 'ole HT!

CD
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post #3 of 10298
8/17/10 at 1:49pm
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Originally Posted by CDLehner View Post

NICE! I like the form-factor much better. I can definitely see that in the 'ole HT!

CD

Instead of the three base units I was going to get I can easily see getting two of these and a base. But I need to understand how they will play with the various front end software.
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post #4 of 10298
8/17/10 at 1:57pm
Dune HD Smart D1 is now on my target because of its decent price.
Don't know when and how I can get it here in USA.
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post #5 of 10298
8/17/10 at 2:01pm
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Originally Posted by CDLehner View Post

NICE! I like the form-factor much better. I can definitely see that in the 'ole HT!

CD

Hmmm...I was just thinking exactly the opposite.

They do look well-built, but maybe a little bulky.
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post #6 of 10298
8/17/10 at 2:01pm
I wonder if I will be able to exchange my prime for one D1 and one B1. I was about to buy a base, but if I could get a D1 and a B1 for about the price of one prime that would be great.
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post #7 of 10298
8/17/10 at 2:02pm
Kind of out of left field, but I'd have to say they look like a more competitive lineup of products than the current base/prime offering. Not a lot of people have a need for 7.1 analog outs anymore.

I'm definitely interested. I've been a little listless about getting a network player for the basement (gimping along with a PS3) but the choice now looks like it will come down to SageTV announcing their HD300 before the H1 becomes available to purchase.

-Suntan
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post #8 of 10298
8/17/10 at 2:02pm
Nice summary page
http://dune-hd.com/news/140-dune-hd-smart.html

Counting pennies now for the D1.

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All six models of Dune HD Smart products will be available in Internet and retail stores all over the World starting of September 2010.
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post #9 of 10298
8/17/10 at 2:04pm
I wouldn't mind replacing my two WDTV Live units with either B1 or D1 units. I don't really need the blu-ray drive as I already have a standalone in each of my HT rooms so the D1 is looking very promising. Having said that, depending on how good the blu-ray player integration is in the MAX it might be worth considering since it appears to support 3D a well.

Anyway, I'm glad these were posted as I was about to pull the trigger on a Prime or Base this week. Looking at the D1 it seems to have everything significant the Base has for a fair bit less money.

I think with these price points the Dune line should really pick up in sales.
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post #10 of 10298
8/17/10 at 2:05pm
Starting to realize I won't be satisfied until I get one of these....hey Santa I was a good boy!
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post #11 of 10298
8/17/10 at 2:07pm
very nice. H1 looks like the perfect fit for me. Notice that all the new player comes with a 2 yr warranty. Very nice!!!
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post #12 of 10298
8/17/10 at 2:18pm
If you're in Berlin, Amsterdam or Atlanta (see dates below) you might get a chance to see the HD Max in action.

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HDI Dune welcomes everybody interested to see Dune HD Max at IFA (September 3-8, 2010, Berlin, Germany), IBC (September 9-14, 2010, Amsterdam, NL) and CEDIA (September 22-26, 2010. Atlanta, GA, USA). For more details about our participation in the exhibitions please visit http://dune-hd.com/exhibitions.

http://dune-hd.com/news/143-dune-hd-max.html
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post #13 of 10298
8/17/10 at 2:24pm
I'm trying to figure when I would want an internal HD vs the optical. If you are doing streaming from a network source do you need the HD for anything? Can I do the front end cover art, etc without an internal HD? If so it's an easy choice for me
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post #14 of 10298
8/17/10 at 2:24pm
This looks really good.

I see multiple B1 / D1 units depending on the room.

Then my xtreamers can go into the trash bin, where they belong.
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post #15 of 10298
8/17/10 at 3:03pm
Just wanted to add that I am a brand new Dune 3.0 Prime owner and it is awesome! Too bad these were just announced so soon after purchase but it's okay. Happy with the 3.0 so I don't feel bad or anything.

Love the new form factor options available. That can be useful for multiple rooms with different requirements. I look forward to the release.
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post #16 of 10298
8/17/10 at 3:05pm
Woooo!!!!!!!!!!!

I think this is what we all have been waiting for(Goodbye Syabas for all your BullSh$$t product)

Thank God,i just returned my Popcorn Hour A200 and my Popbox.

DUNE is the KING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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post #17 of 10298
8/17/10 at 3:22pm
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Originally Posted by EVT View Post

. . . I'm glad these were posted as I was about to pull the trigger on a Prime or Base this week. Looking at the D1 it seems to have everything significant the Base has for a fair bit less money.

I think with these price points the Dune line should really pick up in sales.

Me Too! The only thing that I see, that I might want, is a Coax digital output.

What is the difference between the SMART D1 and the SMART H1? Does the D1 have an interal Hard Drive Bay, whereas the H1 comes with a Hard Drive?

I was about to pull the string on a Dune Base, so glad I did not!

Do you think the Base will be discontinued?

It looks like the Base has more outputs.
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post #18 of 10298
8/17/10 at 3:25pm
Thread Starter 
The D1 is a "head unit" that can act as a standalone streamer or can be used to control additional adjunct modules.

The H1 is basically the D1 without a display but with a removable SATA drive bay.

The entire system is modular which is very, very cool. I think it would be really sweet if I could put a disc in one Dune unit and play it back on another one. Theoretically this is already possible but I don't know if it is in the firmware.

Also I don't know if the ESATA port can provide power to an adjunct or if you must plug a separate DC power supply into each "module".

It's going to be hard for them to sell a Dune Base at $349 when they now have a $250 unit that can also accept a SATA hard drive... most folks don't need coaxial digital output. I would expect that the price of the remaining inventory of Base and Prime models might be reduced for closeout but with the relatively strong demand for Dune machines maybe not.
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post #19 of 10298
8/17/10 at 3:54pm
Seems as if I was not allowed to post release information on the new products. Sorry to offend the powers that be, but there was no harm intended, just information.

Keep in mind, the new players are an addition to the Prime and the Base. The Prime and the Base units still have a place in the HDI Dune lineup. They keep the look of a conventional A/V component, and that is very important to lots of people. The firmware will be updated for these models, just as it always has been.

I am very excited about the new units, and it really offers a wide range of choices for the consumers.

Enjoy,

Mike
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post #20 of 10298
8/17/10 at 3:56pm
Only thing I'm not crazy about is the power bricks. Prefer the internal power supply.
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post #21 of 10298
8/17/10 at 3:58pm
These new line of players look VERY promising. The D1 and H1 interest me, probably the H1 more so since it has the "HDD rack with hot swap function". The D1 has the option for a hard drive but I don't think you can swap them out like the H1, as least that's what I understand from the description.

If the D1 had the "HDD rack with hot swap function" I would go with that because I like the idea of having a display, but I guess I could live without the display, swapping out the hard drives is more inportant for me.
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post #22 of 10298
8/17/10 at 4:19pm
Great timing. Glad they aren't waiting on the new Sigma chips, as I think that just adds potential for delays, new bugs, etc... stability with a great feature set is king if you ask me
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post #23 of 10298
8/17/10 at 5:05pm
Hope it wasn't subed-out to a new manufacturer with a new development team? Sound familiar? Don't get me wrong, I am interested.
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post #24 of 10298
8/17/10 at 5:07pm
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Originally Posted by jmpage2 View Post

Also looks like there will be a line of "extension modules" so that if you buy a unit without an optical drive, one can be added later. The extension model makes note that it includes a Sony BD ROM and it appears to have an ESATA connection along with a separate power supply.

This would appear to be of limited utility, but maybe they will make a disc that is loaded into this unit available through the host Dune machine to any other Dune player on the network.

This would make it a very desirable add-on for use of rental movies, etc.

http://dune-hd.com/hd_players/curren...on-module.html

Here's a picture of a smart unit and two HE expansion units bolted together to have a standard size component footprint;


Way cool.... Very excited and happy for everyone waiting for these products.
I hope the performance is as good as the base/prime. This will set the standard for all the sh*^ty companies out there. Get your act together or get out of the game. Fingers crossed that they will perform.
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post #25 of 10298
8/17/10 at 5:08pm
will 3d streaming be available on the prime with firmware upgrade? I figured you might need hdmi 1.4 for it but it seems like the new players have 1.3.
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post #26 of 10298
8/17/10 at 5:13pm
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Originally Posted by ylnad123 View Post

will 3d streaming be available on the prime with firmware upgrade? I figured you might need hdmi 1.4 for it but it seems like the new players have 1.3.

I think 1.4 is needed for 1080p 3D whereas HDMI 1.3a is for 1080i 3D
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post #27 of 10298
8/17/10 at 5:28pm
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Originally Posted by dbone1026 View Post

I think 1.4 is needed for 1080p 3D whereas HDMI 1.3a is for 1080i 3D

That's correct, the signal from an HDMI 1.3 device would be two fields of 1080i, where-as HDMI 1.4 can do two fields of 1080P.
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post #28 of 10298
8/17/10 at 5:34pm
Now what we need is confirmation of the UI. For all you experienced Dune guys, what's it like? It takes MyMovies, but not YAMJ, right?

CD
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post #29 of 10298
8/17/10 at 5:47pm
Does anyone have the dimensions of these new units? I did not see the dimensions listed on the website or in the quickstart PDF guides they have available for download. If the dimensions work for me I might pick up the H1, D1, or B1.
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post #30 of 10298
8/17/10 at 5:51pm
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Originally Posted by aaronwt View Post

Does anyone have the dimensions of these new units? I did not see the dimensions listed on the website or in the quickstart PDF guides they have available for download. If the dimensions work for me I might pick up the H1, D1, or B1.

I am buy 2 maybe 3rd for my master room
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