PS3 Firmware 1.80 Announced (PS1, PS2 and DVD Upscaling, DNLA streaming, more)

Well, again, I'm only speaking for the media server capabilities (DLNA actually does a lot more than that), but TwonkyMedia from TwonkyVision.com does this. If you go to slimdevices.com, I *believe* their Slim Server software is DLNA-compliant as well.

MythTV is PVR software that I *believe* is DLNA compliant, if you're looking for PVR capabilities. There are other products out there - once DLNA.org isn't getting bombarded like it is today, check it out.

Generally speaking, when products say they're DLNA compliant, it just means they can communicate amongst one another despite being made by different manufacturers. The only thing I care about is media server capabilities, though.

 

Is Sony trying to keep up with Apple's iTV?

 

Here is a link to the most popular PS3 video converter. There are more out there but I can vouch for this one.

PS3 Video Converter

 

thanks man

 

Considering media servers were around before Apple's iTV, then, no.

Seriously, in part, yes... but in more part, they're trying to keep up with XBox and its media extender capabilities.

 

This update is really exciting, I cant wait to have it installed. If that upscaler works with regular clips from the internet like the Yao/Olajuwon footage that would be incredible. I have been waiting on the upscaler update for awhile now, I don't own an upconvert player and am anxious to see the results.

The media streaming is pretty cool and opens some doors and untapped potential. But right now there is 3rd party software that creates PC access via the PS3 internet browser. The potential does give me butterflies though.

 

So I can watch my VHS collection in 1080 now -- sweet !!

 

I think everyones' expectations for the upscaling are really unrealistic.

You have to remember that the content you are playing has some base quality. Pixels determine how sharp that content will be when it is projected onto a surface. There comes a point where the density of pixels becomes moot because the details in the base content is no longer varying.

I think you might see a difference from 480 to 720 but not 720 to 1080.

If your TV supports 1080i but not 1080p, it is better to upscale to 720p because progressive scanning will make more of a difference to the picture than the jump from 720 to 1080.

 

yes upscaling!

 

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I just got home and there is no update available. odd

 

Update is there now.

 

Not sure if this is a Microsoft Media Center or just a Windows Media Player 11 thing, but if you go to click on Library in WMP and go to Media Sharing and then allow, your PS3 should recoginze it. Once your PS3 recognizes it go back to the computer and there should be a tab that says an unknown device is trying to get files. Click on allow and apply settings, restart your ps3. You should have all of your media files at your PS3's finger tips. Pretty sweet feature.

 

yea i was just drunk last night. it was there

 

This will be amazing if it works right. The sharing on my WMP keeps crashing right now. (Probably because I just added 40k new files to the library!) I did have it working with much fewer files though. Now if you can remote play the PS3 with the PSP and have access to all the files on your computer via media sharing - WOW.

 

It works great. All my mp3s play but none of my video files : (
It will really suck to have to copy/convert all the stuff I want to watch on the tv.

 

This all sounds cool..i guess I'll find out how cool it is when I get my 3rd, yes 3rd PS3 system...

Constant video problems, horizontal lines, screen goes black, etc...ok, I'm done...yes, I still love my PS3, but why does it hurt me so...

 

That is really odd. I haven't heard any kind of pervasive hardware problem for the system. If you are using the component cables that have the 2 red plugs (one video, one audio) make sure you are putting the right one in the tv. If those are mixed up, you will get lines.