How can I stream files to another room in the house?


  1. skizo
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    How can I stream files to another room in the house?


    I'd like to buy a device that will (wirelessly) stream content to my bedroom. Here is what I currently have setup:

    In my living room, I have a dedicated media PC with Windows 7 Ultimate. On that PC I download the TV shows and movies I want to watch. Typical format is mkv and maybe some avi.

    I would like to be able to watch some of these shows in my bedroom as well. The layout across the house does not allow for a hard-wired setup; it is completely out of the question. Is there a device that I can setup in my bedroom that will allow me to wirelessly stream these files?
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  3. seavixen32
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    Good information in these links:

    Play your digital media anywhere in the home using Windows Media Center

    Getting started with media streaming

    Share and Stream Digital Media Between Windows 7 Machines On Your Home Network - How-To Geek
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  4. skizo
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    I'm looking for something a bit more specific than articles I might find by Googling.

    Are there any members currently doing what I am looking to do? If so, what are your experiences? What would you do differently? What device have you found that works well? What would you suggest?

    Obviously I could just build another media machine for the bedroom but that's exacftly the sort of cost and complication I'm looking to avoid. Will a Boxee type machine accomplish this?
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  6. skizo
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    Anyone?
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  7. seavixen32
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    This tutorial by Brink may or may not help you, but I'll post the link anyway.

    Media Streaming Using Windows Media Player - Turn On or Off
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  8. razy60
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    Media Streamer | Broadbandbuyer.co.uk

    Link should give the various options. although for the price this looks good.

    Asus O!Play Air Wireless HD 1080P Media Streamer (HDP-R3/A1) - dabs.com
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  10. skizo
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    *sigh* Nevermind. I'm going to go to the XBMC forums and have discussion over there.
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