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HDTV and Home Theater Podcast #380 - PlayOn Update, Local Media Streaming

PlayOn from MediaMall Technologies, priced at $39.99, has expanded its DLNA server capabilities with a new beta feature enabling local media streaming alongside existing support for Netflix, Hulu, Amazon OnDemand, and other internet video sources. The update includes transcoding functionality that outperforms Windows Media Player when streaming certain files to a PS3, though beta issues such as broken fast-forward/rewind controls and missing cover art remain. For anyone with a DLNA-compatible device like an Xbox 360 or PS3, this single-package solution consolidates internet and local video streaming in a compelling way.

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Video Report - Buffalo TeraStation III NAS

The Buffalo TeraStation III is a network-attached storage (NAS) device with DLNA Certified media server capability, designed for file sharing and backup across a home network. Alfred Poor's five-minute sponsored video walkthrough demonstrates the setup process and feature set, highlighting ease of installation as a practical advantage for home users. Viewers with high-speed broadband can access the review content itself in high definition, adding a layer of relevance for HDTV-focused audiences.

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HDTV and Home Theater Podcast #319 - Updates on PlayOn and DLNA Servers

PlayOn version 2.58.3196 adds Netflix Watch Instantly streaming via DLNA, consolidating sources like Hulu, YouTube, and ESPN under a single media server rather than multiple separate ones, with video quality described as watchable but falling short of DVD quality even for newer titles like Spider-Man 3. Fast-forwarding is unreliable due to streaming limitations, and TV series episode listings showed inconsistent behavior. A parallel evaluation of DLNA server software found Nero MediaHome 4 easiest to set up, WMP11 strongest for library organization, and TVersity the best transcoder for broad PS3 compatibility.

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