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Originally Posted by Maz
1) Is there a freesat box that can play most/majority of files from a HDD
Check the spec of the Panasonic Freesat blu-ray recorders. They have DLNA servers built in and may have DLNA client and multi format read capabilities too. Some old models were on special a month or so ago.


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I've got a Panny BR recorder and they are excellent. As a DLNA client the interface is a bit clunky, although I haven't tested this aspect to any great extent recently. They also don't have a WiFi capability and have to be either hard wired or connected to a bridge if you want to access a NAS of any kind. As Ian suggests, check out the spec and see if will fulfil your needs. Also check out the user threads on AV Forums.

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Maz,

You would probably have more luck looking over on AV Science. They have dedicated HTPC threads.

Cheers,

Chris


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