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Title: DLNA Compatible
Post by: iampedro on June 29, 2009, 04:19:08 PM

It would be great if this device was DLNA compatible.

Title: Re: DLNA Compatible
Post by: Arvald on July 02, 2009, 08:47:57 PM

problem with DLNA cert is you have to pay to be a member and jump through their hoops.  I've found a lot of info that made me stop looking at DLNA and just look for good UPnP devices for playback.

Why limit yourself to DLNA which is a limited standard when you can have the world.

Title: Re: DLNA Compatible
Post by: ttmcmurry on July 02, 2009, 09:41:20 PM

the upside to dlna -- consistent user experience; all dlna compatible devices have the same feature set
the downside to dlna -- it doesn't encompass every aspect of upnp

the upside of upnp -- very flexible, a vendor can implement as much or as little as desired
the downside of upnp -- inconsistent user experience

If I had a 800 series Samsung TV, i'd be itching for DLNA.. but alas I settled for a 700 series. :)

Title: Re: DLNA Compatible
Post by: madmat17 on July 06, 2009, 11:58:39 AM

Suggestion:

How about implementing two servers? Users then may switch between full UPnP-AV and DLNA only support. (according their needs)

Cheers,
Mat

Title: Re: DLNA Compatible
Post by: ttmcmurry on July 07, 2009, 09:21:42 PM

Unlike UPnP, to have DLNA certification means you as a company have to pay for the approval, have the software/appliance go through a QC process, be validated, and voila.  Then of course there are royalties for every unit sold with the DLNA sticker on the box...

At this stage in the 323's life cycle it isn't a viable option to become DLNA-compliant.  It is easier to give the UPnP-AV server as many (or more) of those features and call it feature-complete.

Title: Re: DLNA Compatible
Post by: Oman on July 08, 2009, 10:44:44 AM

All my DLNA players seem to support upnp servers just fine, even when the upnp server is not DLNA certified.  All they have to do is implement the appropriate parts of the upnp spec.  So other than the branding I'm not sure what would be gained.

Jon

Quote from: ttmcmurry on July 07, 2009, 09:21:42 PM

Unlike UPnP, to have DLNA certification means you as a company have to pay for the approval, have the software/appliance go through a QC process, be validated, and voila.  Then of course there are royalties for every unit sold with the DLNA sticker on the box...

At this stage in the 323's life cycle it isn't a viable option to become DLNA-compliant.  It is easier to give the UPnP-AV server as many (or more) of those features and call it feature-complete.

Title: Re: DLNA Compatible
Post by: iampedro on July 09, 2009, 08:04:16 AM

I am just looking at the LG BD 390.  I would wonder if this device will work.