Guys, what kind of broadband connection are you using? I'm using a DSL line thats rated between 3-5 mbps. I continually get over 3 but never hit 5. For now my HDTV is only 720P. That may change in the future but not in the near future. Do you think this will be enough for streaming video content on a boxee box? -Thanks.
The Boxee Box Review - AnandTech :: Your Source for Hardware Analysis and NewsPros:
1. Great UI & simple setup
2. Convenient remote control, small hardware
3. Can easily replace a entry level HTPC with respect to local media streaming features
4. Things can only get better
5. Proactiveness in bug fixing by Boxee. Engineers are on the lookout in various forums (not only Boxee's but also AVSForum). A bug regarding AAC multichannel decode was immediately acknowledged and a quick fix was committed for availability in the next release
6. $199 is cheaper than Google TV
Cons:
1. Green firmware at launch - multiple stability/compatibility issues and many bugs
2. Non-availability of premium content partners at launch
3. Standby power of 10W is laughable
4. Priced too high compared to other media streamers
5. Boxee is reliant too much on the file extension to determine the container, while other streamers tend to look at the header for this purpose
6. Inferior web browsing experience to Google TV
This update seemed to cause a few more issues then it solved for me.
I have a HD WMV that played fine in the old version that is now all Pixels and garbage when played back with the new software.
Scott try a fresh install
Hold down the off button for 7 seconds. Then pick restore to factory settings. Then follow the on screen prompts it should fix the issuses you are having.
If I try playing back anything from Youtube all that I see is green pixel boxes on my screen.
I have tried watching a few TV shows, The Jetsons, The Love Boat and a few others without success. I see a commercial first and then the show starts playing. I can hear it but the last frame of the commercial is shown over the top of it.
I see they added support for 3D. How do I rip my 3D Blurays so that I can watch them on my Boxee? Think AnyDVD HD will work?