diamonddesign Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Maybe this has been mentioned already but it appears that the 550 will have IP control due to the web interface pictured here:http://havetheknowhow.com/Hardware-reviews/images/Web-interface.jpgReview says it is for control by laptop, cell phone, computer, etc. Won't that necessarily mean IP control? If so I may be giving up on Dune getting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhitaker@revit Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I spoke to dune and they told me that IP control was coming. 6 months maybe? I am going to follow up with a call this week. As for the netgear piece.... i am trying to get them to come off one so i can figure out integration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbrown Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I spoke with someone there. The IP controls are a match for the 9150. This includes key press and command set. There may be new commands added to support the likes of Netflix, and other new features, but out of the box it's expected to work like the 9150.Edited to add:JoeIf you have info to the contrary, do tell. Would like to sort this before it ships too. The NTV550 is a dune killer.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 So, does anybody know when these will actually ship? I can see they are available on pre-order.I wonder if anyone will buy my EVA9150 now that this is out for half the price....Am I missing anything? Isn't this leaps and bounds above the EVA9150? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhadams Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 ftp://ftp.netgear.de/download/NTV550/NTV350_vs_550.pdf Yes, leaps and bounds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbrown Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Current word is end of Nov begging of Dec. The original ship date was like this week. It was said to have slid. With Google TV out now, the slide in shipping will also give Boxee a chance to get out the door before them too. I'm speculating but I think it's likely they'll try and push the ship date up some.That's what I'm hearing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingerbrown Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 $200 is a great price. At that price, you could put one at every TV, and it would be WAAAAY cheaper than doing a video distribution system using a component/HDMI switcher or JAP. Hopefullly this thing works as advertised. Cool stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonddesign Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 Does the Netgear system (currently with the 9150) permit the use of movie trailers automatically like MyMovies will do? i.e. play a 10 sec. Dolby trailer or THX trailer and then start the movie automatically when you select a movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 ^No idea...never tried.I will probably put one of these on each of two TV's, and leave the EVA9150 to be viewed in the kitchen and the kids rooms/toy room. They don't need anything up converted to 1080P :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhitaker@revit Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 don't think so.... but then again never tried.as for knowing if the protocol is different i am not sure. ii do know that they have beefed up and fixed a lot of things with the new model. this is why i think a new driver if not required should still be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratemonkey Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 don't think so.... but then again never tried.as for knowing if the protocol is different i am not sure. ii do know that they have beefed up and fixed a lot of things with the new model. this is why i think a new driver if not required should still be done.Joe.....I agree on the new/updated driver for IPIMHO there are so improvements that could be made even with the current driverPls let us know if you're able to receive one for testing and driver developmentAnxiously looking forward to release as well control with C4Thx!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERDrPC Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 $200 is a great price. At that price, you could put one at every TV, and it would be WAAAAY cheaper than doing a video distribution system using a component/HDMI switcher or JAP. Hopefullly this thing works as advertised. Cool stuff.Interesting idea. I can see this two ways1. Use the in-ceiling speakers for multi-room audio/MP3/Sirius distribution. Use the TV speakers for TV audio. In rooms that need surround sound, hook it up to a receiver. Could have an MP3 in the background while watching multiple games (assuming multiple TVs) in a games room.2. Use the TV speakers for all audio distribution. In rooms that don't have a TV, have their speakers hooked up to multi-room capable receiver (which is hooked up to a 550)I could see the binding being a difficult issue. Each 550 would have to be "locked" to its own TV. You would also need a well designed network backbone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig P Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Does anyone have one of these, i just got them and the EVA IP driver does not work.... there is IP control via its own web browser interface so i assume it can be done.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodeman Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 EVA IP? I'm using an NTV550 with the 8000 series driver and it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbrown Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 There are limitations with the eva8000 driver, specifically as it relates to navigating bd menu's. There a new method in the NTV550 IP protocol to address that specific issue. An adaptation of the existing driver should be ready in the next week.Absent that, there were a few other tweaks, and I can tell you the NTV550 integration is solid the $169 price point not withstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 dgbrown, who is doing the driver tweaks? Just curious.I'm ready to go on one of these once that kink gets worked out.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauer83 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Is there IP protocol posted anywhere? I have searched for it with no avail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbrown Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 dgbrown, who is doing the driver tweaks? Just curious.I'm ready to go on one of these once that kink gets worked out....Yours truly .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Nice buddy. I'm looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringold Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Just received my NEO TV 550 today!!!!Is the 8000 driver still the one to use or has there been a new one yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Considering three hours ago dgbrown said the new driver should be available in the next week, as of now the EVA8000 driver is the one to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhadams Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Friends...is there any feature or capability that this box has that the dunes do not, or vice versa (built in blueray player, and hdd options aside)? I'm really trying to see if there is a compelling reason why I would want to choose one over the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 The NEOTV is much cheaper, and has a WAY larger user base. It does YouTube, Photo Viewing, Weather, Internet Radio, etc...In my eyes the NEOTV is the clear winner....much better value IMO. That said, I know the Dune will play any file format you throw at it, and the Netgear maybe a little pickier. I have been amassing my digital library around what the Netgear players support (both the EVA9150 and NEOTV500), so this isn't a problem for me.At $169 shipped from Amazon.com how can you really go wrong?And, it is supposedly getting Netflix support soon....(the Netgear). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratemonkey Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Friends...is there any feature or capability that this box has that the dunes do not, or vice versa (built in blueray player, and hdd options aside)? I'm really trying to see if there is a compelling reason why I would want to choose one over the other.I've used/tested the Neo550 now for a few weeks, overall its a solid player, still some bugs to be ironed out if:1) run thru an AVR2) C4 bluray function issues inclduing bluray iso files via C4 GUIIf and when these above amongst some others I'm sure I havent noticed yet are worked out, it indeed is a wise choice for the price.I should have my first Dune (Max) next week and look forward to trying this guy out.From what I've read and confirmed so far via Dune/C4, it's a solid, complete package including built in bluray driveIf anything, I gotta believe the Dune Max will be superior in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letran Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 It does YouTubeMy EVA 9150 is not doing YouTube again. nit reliable for this function. Always down for weeks. Can anybody confirm if it is available again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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