Recently picked up a new TV that supports DLNA video playing. I'm mucking around with it so I tossed PS3 Media Server on one of my computers. It seems like it could be useful to keep around and now I'm curious what others use for DLNA serving software.
I used Windows Media Player for a little while. Not because it was good, but because it was free and already installed. It works well enough, I just hate their library management.
I love the DLNA feature built into my Samsung display, but have found little cause to use it since I have an HTPC connected to it. I just use the built-in Windows 7 DLNA functionality when needed. Playto has come in handy on a couple occassions with my notebook.
I had the best luck with Serviio. DLNA seemed like a good idea because of its simplicity. Unfortunately my Samsung TV did not reliably play back WMC recordings. Some played back smooth, others were jerky. I ended up building a HTPC instead!
It seems like it might be a good way to save power. My main computer stays on nearly 24/7 while my HTPC is only on when recording/watching shows. I figure cutting out the middle man for shows that can be played via DLNA off the main computer could save a little juice(that and it's a new toy to play around with).
I'll be really interested when someone rigs up software to do transcoding off QuickSync in the background so it won't eat up CPU cycles.
I had the best luck with Serviio. DLNA seemed like a good idea because of its simplicity. Unfortunately my Samsung TV did not reliably play back WMC recordings. Some played back smooth, others were jerky. I ended up building a HTPC instead!
Do you know if Samsung TV's cantecive playto content from windows 7 boxes?
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