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       Support for ext2/3, preferably 4 and some video filetypes
    bramkaandorp
    post Jul 21 2010, 12:36 PM
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    As a first time user of any TV media player, I was really impressed by the quality and possibilities of the Mini.

    There are however some small things (aren't there always).

    First and least important to me is the all famous MKV problem, but that's one I can live with.

    Second is the problem with some .mov files. I have a file encoded with Sorenson video V.3. Since I am a huge fan of the series Firefly, I want to be able to watch "Done The Impossible" on the TV, which is not possible at the moment.

    Third and most important for me is the inability to read any "extended" file systems, which is a problem, since my largest HDD is formatted with EXT4, and reformatting is not an option, unless it would be to EXT3, which is also a no-go area for the media player.

    Are there any known solutions?

    Cheers,

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    post Jul 22 2010, 09:29 AM
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    http://wdtvhd.com/index.php?showtopic=5172

    No custom FW is available yet, so you're limited to what WD pushes out in the name of firmware updates.

    For non-supported file types, you'll need to re-encode, though of course you'll lose quality in the process.
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    post Jul 22 2010, 10:40 AM
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    Pity.

    Oh well, I guess I can manage until some new update comes along. I only hope it will repare some of the problems the last update caused.

    Thanks,

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    post Jul 23 2010, 11:23 AM
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    I've settled it. I have swapped my media player for another one, of another brand.

    Ik was good whilst it lasted (though not as good as I had hoped).

    Thanks for the fast responses. Keep up the work.

    Cheers
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