Media Player compatible with BBC iPlayer advice

[mc.dodd]

hi, the gf's old man wants to play iPlayer on his new tv. It had an ethernet connection on the back and so i was hoping it would have access to Panasonics web interface but seems not and the ethernet is only for firmware updates.
So, he I said why not use a media player/streamer an watch with that..

It needs to be simple to use and relatively cheap..around £100 mark..

I've seen the Sony:

http://www.google.co.uk/products/cat...ed=0CHYQ8wIwAA

but a few having bad reviews of it, I always thing of Sony as a good brand, the other things we have by Sony are great..

so, looking for something along those lines please..
any advice appreciated
cheers
mcd

[lloydi]

What about this mate http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-S380-Bl.../dp/B004L2KO7M

Sony S380 Blu-ray Player - Instant Internet Video Playback, With Media Remote and USB

by Sony

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Absolutely brilliant product. Took about 10 minutes to set up and I was watching BBCiPlayer in HD a few minutes later

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• Be entertained with high resolution pictures and sound on Blu-ray
• Access online services including BBC iPlayer, Demand 5 and Lovefilm
• Watch internet programmes in optimum quality with IP Noise Reduction
• Wireless LAN ready
• 2 x USB input

Enjoy a stream of new entertainment

Built-in Bravia® Internet Video lets you stream a wide variety of movies, TV episodes, videos and music from a large selection of entertainment apps and websites including YouTube™, BBC iPlayer and Demand Five. As Sony adds more services to BRAVIA® Internet Video, you’ll also be able to access those with no additional cost. WiFi compatibility means you can avoid the clutter of wires and link up to your wireless network at the touch of a button. (Wireless LAN Adapter sold separately - UWA-BR100). To make sure you get the very best picture quality from internet video, the BDPS380 features Internet Picture (IP) Enhancer which will digitally improve the quality of image from all internet sources, even videos on YouTube!



See your photos and films on the big screen
Want to see your photos and videos on the big screen? Simply connect your digital camera or storage device to your S380 via the USB port at the front or rear (thanks to 2 X USB Inputs). The S380 also supports a large range of files types including DivX HD and MKV format, making it easier than ever to share personal entertainment from all over the home.

[supraman54]

And richer sounds doing it £10 cheaper...
http://www.froogle.richersounds.com/...ny-bdps380-blk

supe

[lloydi]

Or go with the s480 for 3d support also, 99.99 at richer sounds

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[mc.dodd]

it's certainly an option, cheers, but the Sony SMP-N100 has wireless already built in...the player would need a usb dongle or homeplugs at an added cost..
I'll keep it in mind and see what the gf's thinks her dad would prefer..

[Sanj[UK]]

or an ATV 2

[mc.dodd]

yes but does appleTV 2 now support BBC iPlayer?

[sgtbarton]

Would not use WiFi to stream I player in hd. Just a thought for you !

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[evilsatan]

XBMC supports iplayer apparently http://code.google.com/p/xbmc-iplayerv2/

If you don't mind setting it all up for him then check out the Linux PC I posted in oE's wanted thread in the BST. £120 brand new but you get a fully fledged PC so very flexible for future add-ons and you can update the software etc.