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halfelite:
--- Quote from: xfreidax on September 04, 2011, 06:25:00 AM ---
Which model of popcorn hour did you use for those screenshots couple posts back? Does it work like that out of the box? After a little digging, I can get the A-110, A-200, S-210 and C-200 over here. The specs look mostly the same +/- some internet features.
That looks promising, way better than the WD, Asus and AC ryan players I've been looking at. Is their firmware support good?
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Yes out of the box. That is what you would see using the c200,A200,A210, Firmware support is great. A200/A210 is same unit one is just a metal case other is plastic with a fan, The new popbox v8 that was announced at IFA should look the same to but I cant be for sure yet till i get my hands on one it would be the cheapest solution at 139 euro. Dont get the A110 its almost 4 years old now. And the S110 is used for digital signage not home use
Even though they all run the same sigma chip the WD/AC ryan the trick is all in the version of the sdk they use. AC and WD never moved to the newer sdk which contained the newer ASS/SSA engine
glitchhunter:
--- Quote from: Freedom Kira on September 04, 2011, 05:21:25 AM ---
--- Quote from: glitchhunter on September 03, 2011, 11:56:32 PM ---Access is king.
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Get a real SQL database. =)
--- Quote from: glitchhunter on September 03, 2011, 11:56:32 PM ---I'm not going to spend, say $150, totaling $600, to replace my 4 2TB externals with USB 3.0 2TB externals. Maybe one day, but certainly not anytime soon, as they are only for back ups/watching animu when I'm on holiday. Even if I did need to transfer stuff between computers, it's less annoying to copypasta while sitting down than to plug in a usb, copy stuff, plug it in my laptop, and then pasta it there. Sure, when I need a new external, I'll get a USB 3.0, but it has no reason to be plugged into my laptop as I store nothing there. My main computer has a USB 3.0 port for that reason. I can see your point, but I really don't need it.
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I wasn't telling you to replace them. My point was that USB 3.0 support makes your system more "future-proof," so that if you ever end up purchasing something that uses USB 3.0, you would be able to use it to its full potential.
But hey, suit yourself.
--- Quote from: glitchhunter on September 03, 2011, 11:56:32 PM ---Not going to take out the drive even if I don't need that much space. I know it's in a little compartment, but still the idea of opening up my laptop makes me very nervous.
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There's a first for everything. And most people are nervous on their first attempt.
--- Quote from: glitchhunter on September 03, 2011, 11:56:32 PM ---Thanks for all your help :P
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Hah, I didn't even do anything. Just pointed some things, really.
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Haha. Maybe I would get a proper SQL database if it was for more than just me. I already have to go through over 2000 entries and get video details and anime information, put keywords, links to AniDB.... etc. It'll already be months more before I get it up to date >_> Don't want to start using a more complicated database structure to make things even more difficult for myself. I don't want to do that fancy ASP making it load on a webpage stuff with it either. Well, I'd like too, it would make it a lot more searchable. But I only know a little Javascript and VBScript and it's too hard to learn more~
Yea -_-' With the HDD thing, my current laptop's compartment was starting to become really loose. I was so nervous about even tightening the screws on it that I just masking taped it on. But, hey, it fixed the problem ^o^
Freedom Kira:
(click to show/hide)Asp.NET is not that difficult. I learned it from scratch for my work term starting in January and got the hang of it after a few days. I'm now pretty advanced in it.
You don't really need JavaScript or VBScript for .NET programming. Personally I used C# for code-behind. I also used a lot of JavaScript but it's not entirely necessary to create something that works.
Masking tape? Lol, come on, take the leap.
xfreidax:
--- Quote from: halfelite on September 04, 2011, 07:00:08 AM ---
--- Quote from: xfreidax on September 04, 2011, 06:25:00 AM ---
Which model of popcorn hour did you use for those screenshots couple posts back? Does it work like that out of the box? After a little digging, I can get the A-110, A-200, S-210 and C-200 over here. The specs look mostly the same +/- some internet features.
That looks promising, way better than the WD, Asus and AC ryan players I've been looking at. Is their firmware support good?
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Yes out of the box. That is what you would see using the c200,A200,A210, Firmware support is great. A200/A210 is same unit one is just a metal case other is plastic with a fan, The new popbox v8 that was announced at IFA should look the same to but I cant be for sure yet till i get my hands on one it would be the cheapest solution at 139 euro. Dont get the A110 its almost 4 years old now. And the S110 is used for digital signage not home use
Even though they all run the same sigma chip the WD/AC ryan the trick is all in the version of the sdk they use. AC and WD never moved to the newer sdk which contained the newer ASS/SSA engine
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Thanks for the info mate. Much appreciated. ;D
Now to hunt down a set so I can test some clips.
glitchhunter:
--- Quote from: Freedom Kira on September 05, 2011, 04:25:18 AM --- (click to show/hide)Asp.NET is not that difficult. I learned it from scratch for my work term starting in January and got the hang of it after a few days. I'm now pretty advanced in it.
You don't really need JavaScript or VBScript for .NET programming. Personally I used C# for code-behind. I also used a lot of JavaScript but it's not entirely necessary to create something that works.
Masking tape? Lol, come on, take the leap.
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(click to show/hide)Is it really not that difficult to use Asp.NET? I mean, I've only pulled simple tables from Access with ASP (using VBScript). Is C# easier? (I have not used that before). Could I use this to make my Access database more searchable, kind of like a library catalogue? Access's in-built search function is horrid.
Also, my masking tape is win. It works, and I'm getting a new laptop soon anyway :P
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