Anybody using Orb to stream Audio & Video?

[wackychimp]

http://www.orb.com/en

Looks interesting and I'm wondering if I'll be able to stream Tivo files that I've moved to my PC. Kinda like a slingbox without the slingbox.... maybe?

Anyone using it? Does it work? Is it reliable? What do I need on my xv6800 to view/listen?

[dlbrummels]

Search before posting, many here have used for years and years.

[wackychimp]

I did... searched Orb and Orb.com and got nothing. Try it.

Recommendations on what to search on?

[Darkness231]

Originally Posted by wackychimp

I did... searched Orb and Orb.com and got nothing. Try it.

Recommendations on what to search on?

You need to search using orb* Not sure why, because it does meet the minimum letter requirement.

[jason25]

I have been using orb for several months now and can't complain. I put a TV Tuner card on my pc at home so I don't miss games while I am away from home.

[wackychimp]

Originally Posted by Darkness231

You need to search using orb* Not sure why, because it does meet the minimum letter requirement.

Yeah, that did it. Thanks!

Anybody know if videos are actually playing on your PC or just streaming from it? I would like to set it up on an old PC (low power & low fans) but it can't play everything I throw at it. Just wondering what the system resources needed are.

[mokash34]

Originally Posted by wackychimp

Yeah, that did it. Thanks!

Anybody know if videos are actually playing on your PC or just streaming from it? I would like to set it up on an old PC (low power & low fans) but it can't play everything I throw at it. Just wondering what the system resources needed are.

I could be wrong but I'm almost 100% sure that the file you are streaming is not and does not have to be playing on the host computer. Just streaming!

anyone want to share their music or videos? i had orb or winamp remote (same thing) but long story short... it took a dump. maybe this isn't a realistic question but would anyone be nice enough to offer up their media?!

[Turnkeys]

You can find the reqs on Orb's website... I think, www.myorb.com. google "orb video" and you'll find it. The system needs to have a decent amount of processing power, because it's transcoding on-the-fly. So an older 'stored in the closet' system likely isn't going to cut it.

I've had good luck with music, but video is more of a challenge to get a decent framerate. Anyone has configuration / buffering tips, I'm interested.

Your mileage may vary.

[sHockz]

mycast.orb.com

works fine. you just need to retest internet speeds with it. love it.

[sandiegodude]

i'm currently getting abour 5fps. you guys?
Using wmplayer on 6800
anyone usong orb throu tcpcmp