New Dune HD Max and HD Smart anticipation thread Q3 2010 - Page 3

They're taking pre-orders already?

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Hmm...there's only one eSata host on the D1, B1, and H1 so how would you connect the two other modules if you purchased later? Looking at the manual is there not a 1080p 60 Hz or 24 Hz video mode?

WOW... Hell Froze Over...First The Eagles reunited, then Jmpage2 came over to the Dune camp. Does this mean we can not argue anymore?

Don't worry Mike, just talk trash about Apple will be enough to ruffle jpmage2's feathers

So, what kind of Flash Lite applications are we likely to see? I'm hoping HDI uses it for a snazz up the stock menu/UI itself.

Actually I hate Steve Jobs and Apple more than PCH!

Ooh preorders eh! I'm on it.

Question I still need answered, why would I need the hard drive? Can I just stream it all off whs with a USB stick for any local storage needed for cover art or whatever?

Some people want to store their actual media on an internal drive instead of setting up a network to stream. The other benefit would be if you are traveling you can load up the internal hdd and bring with you. Really just personal preference

So... looks like the D1 will pretty much do everything (and slightly more) than the Dune 3.0 Base, and cost $100 less?

Sounds perfect to me.

I've got terabytes upon terabytes hanging off a RAID card on my desktop, so I could care less about local storage on the streamer, and the PS3 plays discs fine so I could care less about an optical drive... I just want something that lets me stream any format, including BR ISO with full menus, with full HD audio support, and without paying $300+ for it... sounds like this is finally it.

Honestly I wish they made one without an internal drive bay
and all the USB/Esata ports since I won't use any of that junk, and sell it for $199... but this is still a lot better than anything else I see forthcoming.


Only question, regarding the eventual chip upgrade thing...It's nice they'll offer an upgrade path but I doubt it'll be a cheap option... Other than maybe slightly faster menus, will the 8646 Sigma chip give me anything I care about? I know it'll give gig-e, but since I'm not using storage inside the streamer that's totally useless.

Netflix?

You would use, USB. the HE extension has a USB slave port(as well as eSATA), and the BE extension has an eSATA port. And I would think the ME extension for the extension boards would only need a USB connection especially if only dealing with tuners.

Preordered the HD Smart B1. I was planning on getting a Prime in the next couple of months, so I hope this will offer the exact functionality of the Prime (I don't need the analog outs).

Any reason to think this isn't basically a redesigned BD Prime?

I'll tell you what: I'm all for buying the D1 or the H1 for the bedroom, but looking at the pictures, that depth looks prohibitive for my TV stand. Anyone have exact dimensions?

This is what I've been asking but no one seems to have an answer yet.
If I get one I don't want the depth deeper than a TiVo Premiere.

Exactly...If it's wider/deeper than my cable box, I won't be needing one.

How is everyone pre-ordering? Phone? I can't find anywhere to preorder on duneplayer's site.

Go to more info for each player:

http://store.duneplayer.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=12

gracias dbone. I couldn't find the product pages for those, only the new HD max. thanks for your help

I'm very much like the D1. But anyone knows if it's capable of streaming high bit rate BD ISO over wired network (either smb or nfs). Thanks,
ple

It better be able to ! ...I'm sure it will.

It is based on the same chip and most likely running the same fw as the Prime/Base, which have no issues streaming BD ISOs over wired network (I have only tested smb)

For me BDs stream over smb fine, except rewind is unusable. Via nfs everything works fine.

For those of you who might have missed it. There is a Features voting page: http://dune-hd.com/features/

Dimensions in milimitres for those who asked:

Dune HD Smart H1/ D1:
player itself without legs: 142(w) x 276(d) x 56(h)
player itself with legs: 142(w) x 276(d) x 65(h), 1.9 kg (net weight)

Dune HD Smart B1:
player itself without legs: 142(w) x 276(d) x 56(h)
player itself with legs: 142(w) x 276(d) x 65(h), 2.4 kg (net weight)

Source: Dune (I run the Australian distributor).

According to Mike T from Duneplayer.com B1,D1 H1 dimensions are in millimeters:
without legs: 142(w) x 276(d) x 56(h)
with legs: 142(w) x 276(d) x 65(h)
Also, he said sample units on way today or tomorrow and can confirm Sept. delivery as per HDI. Bulk stock will be sent to US via air freight-about one day of shipping then customs clearance.

Hi all,

I was wondering if there was a 3rd party add-in for the dune software that will enhance the viewing experience for music and photos.

Zappiti looks great for movies, but it is a shame to have such a nice interface to select movies, but have to use the simple file structures to browse for music and photos.

Thanks!

perfect, just ordered one - bye bye xtreamer...

Tivo Premiere: 16.5" W x 9.7" D x 2.4" H
Dune HD Smart: 5.6" W x 10.9" D x 2.2" H

I'd get the HD smart for 1.2" of.. depth! :-D

U.S. Translation:

B1/H1/D1
without legs: 5.6" (w) x 10.9" (d) x 2.2" (h)
with legs: 5.6" (w) x 10.9" (d) x 2.6" (h)

H1/D1 weight: 4.2 lbs
B1 weight: 5.3 lbs