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Cheapest MP w/HDMI and MKV Capable?

post #1 of 3
11/13/11 at 7:39pm
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Subject line pretty much says it all. Also needs to be able to play from a USB flash drive. Seen some cheap ones, but they won't play MKV. I'm looking for cheap as possible, but reliable, of course.
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post #2 of 3
11/14/11 at 6:06am
*Not streamers. USB only*

Cheapest ones are some with Boxchip F10 chipset (or Sochip 9800 or whatever, the same chip with different name) ~40$. These play 99% of mkv videos nicely, but the remote doesn't have good range. I have 2 of these, they are very portable, silent, cold and cheap . Look for "1080p media player" on ebay, most say in the specs they play mkv and "bitrate up to 80mbps".
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-SD-USB-...ht_4849wt_1074


Next are Realtek 1055 based, more reliable, ~60$, for example
http://www.amazon.com/OPLAY_MINI-1A-...1278116&sr=8-1
If you search a little you can find one with DTS-HDMA passthrough if you're interested in that.
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12/1/11 at 8:26pm
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I ordered the mini-player you linked to on ebay. $34, shipped. That should suit my needs fine for now. Should be here in a couple of weeks. Thanks for your help.
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