I have a PS3 in the living room that I can stream video to using the PS3 Media Server on a Windows 7 media server. However, I'd like to get a BlueRay player that has the same capabilities, but cheaper than a PS3 because I would never need any other functionality. Although, Netflix streaming would be a plus. Is there such a thing? I've been searching, but I'm having a hard time finding anything conclusive in how well they work. Maybe I just need to get another PS3?
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
You probably just need to get another PS3. I've never seen a base BR player with that feature, though you might be able to find a full stereo receiver with it (my Onkayo can do it, as well as stream YouTube and such).
You'll want a Blu-ray player that has apps, specifically the Netflix app; any player that featured this would likely have the Netflix logo on the box, or at least advertise it in the specs. For streaming video from a computer you'll want a player with a built-in DLNA client. Not sure if Win7 media server can serve as a DLNA server (I think it can), but the Blu-ray players I've played with that feature a DLNA client include DLNA server software. I've only played with LG devices, but I'm sure other manufacturers also sell players with this functionality.
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
Yeah, that's what my stereo receiver does, acts as a DLNA client. It also has it's own built in YouTube thing. No netflix app, but that's fine, I have a zillion consoles for that.
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