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Just checked it out and I like it. Asked on your youtube page but figured I may get a faster response here. Are those video files SD 720 or 1080 (don't follow the android stuff much at the moment). Are there wireless headphone options for those tablets? That may be a bit too noisy for the driver. Do you think the wireless could handle a third client? I have 3 kids now. Thanks
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2013-09-21, 20:13
(This post was last modified: 2013-09-21, 21:18 by SKiNNiEH.)
Hi Slithers,
Thanks.
Well there is a headphone jack that works just like any other headphone jack.. the speakers will mute. Bluetooth is supported by the Nexus 7, but honestly I never tested a Bluetooth headset so I can't tell you if it is a viable option yes or no.
I deliberately selected 1080p movies for my tests and they are playing well, however it all depends on what format you are playing. For example: a 9 GB mkv is not a problem, but a 50 GB Blu-ray iso or mts file will probably not work, even though they are both 1080p (not counting differences in audio stream differences of course).
The way I look at it, if you can download the move across the Wi-Fi in a shorter time than the length of the movie, then streaming is not a problem.
When it comes to kid #3... tough one... a dual band router has the added benefit that you can let one Nexus connect to 2.4 Ghz instead of 5 Ghz, but the big question is: can the USB drive or the USB port handle the load of three destinations streaming HD content?
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How did you spend to realize all this? In total?
I would like to have something similar.. (maybe with cheap android tablets for the kids)
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That's very cool. My kids are a little old for long family trips these days, but this would have been great 5 years ago!
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I am so tempted to turn my raspberry pi in and put a setup like this together.
So much cleaner
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Great idea and (relatively) simple setup !
I like it !
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Hey Skank,
Sorry for the late reply, it has been busy.
Anywas here is the full list:
$ 458 - 2x Google Nexus 7's (2013)
$ 33 - 1x Hama 4.2A USB car charger
$ 22 - 1x Various cables and connectors
$ 80 - 2x iGrip Universal tablet holders
$ 46 - 2x JVC HA-S600-A-E over-ear headsets
$ 75 - 1x TP-Link WDR3600 N600 wireless dual band router
Ive converted most prices from euros to dollars... We pay a lot of taxes here in The Netherlands, im pretty sure most items are cheaper in the states. From the list above the only items that i actually bough in the US are the Nexus 7's.
The USB harddrive i already had and the ipad in the video is optional, they are not listed.
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2013-11-20, 01:52
(This post was last modified: 2013-11-20, 02:13 by jayzirl.)
Very nice and practical setup.
I always wondered if there was a way around the kids having to watch the same movie at the same time.
Well done.
Ive bookmarked this page so i can refer to it when i try this out soon.
Edit: Just a quick question SKiNNiEH, would any wireless router with a usb port do the job or is there any minimum criteria that has to be met regarding the type of router? Thanks.
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I've got the older, Seagate satellite pro, wifi HDD and with the hacked software it works great with XBMC on my iPad min to give a truly portable experience.
Will have to get a write up on here soon, along with my living room setup.
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Cool setup, and quite simple. I will pursue this myself. what remote where you using on the ipad?