brite-View CinemaTube
$130.00 Released September, 2009
The Pros: Full HD 1080p support in almost all format known to man. Built-in bittorrent engine. Fast and responsive tech support and service.
It supports multiple Video formats in VCD 1.0/2.0, SVCD, MPEG1 (DAT/MPG/MPEG), MPEG2 (MPG/MPEG/VOB/ISO/IFO/TS/TP)/M2TS, MPEG4 (MP4/AVI/MOV). DivX 3/4/5/6, Xvid (AVI/MKV), H.264/AVC (TS/AVI/MKV/MOV)/M2TS, VC-1 (TS/AVI/MKV/WMV)/M2TS, WMV9 (WMV), FLV, Real Video 8/9/10 (RM/RMVB * up to 720p); multiple Audio formats including DTS and Dolby Digital .
brite-View CinemaTube 1080p HD Media Player Video Review
brite-View CinemaTube 1080p HD Media Player Video Review
We have had our fair share of next-gen HD media players come into our labs this year from the likes of ASUS, RaidSonic, Astone and Western Digital - but for the most part - they are basically all the same.
In fact, besides the Western Digital media players, all of the others we have tested use the exact same controller and interface, just with a modified menu system and maybe a unique feature here or there if you're lucky. The previous model we tested, the RaidSonic Icy Box IB-MP305A-B Network Multimedia HD Player . managed to add in streaming Internet radio support, but that was it. Still, it was something different, but not the special feature that would set it apart from the pack.
Today we get a close up look at the brite-View CinemaTube 1080p HD Media Player. On the surface we thought we might be in for a treat. What type of treat, you say? Well, something different than the usual run-of-the-mill HD media players we've been looking at this year. And by different, we mean a player with a unique controller, interface and feel. It turns out the brite-View product is (yes, again) another Realtek-based player. Yawn.
It's not all bad, though, the folks at brite-View managed to spice things up a bit by including a bit torrent downloading application inside the device, as well as YouTube XL (or YouTube for TV), but this last feature was a little deceptively added to the box as you'll see in the video below. The CinemaTube is said to be a 3-in-1 device with a full 1080p HD media player, streamer and torrent downloader.
Watch our video below to find out if this $99.99 USD player (on pre-order) is worth the bucks! If you like it, order quickly as the price will jump up to $129.99 USD later on when it goes on sale.
CinemaTube now works with Windows 7
There is good news for users of Brite-View's CinemaTube. They have found a way to make this product work with Windows 7. As of right now this is a work around but still for most it seems to do the trick.
The problem had to do with Windows 7 and the way that it handles network share requests. CinemaTube users were not able to access their shares as the device would ask for a password even when one was not setup on the Windows 7 systems.
XP and Vista users were not affected by this problem. Brite-View was able to find a workaround though so all would seem to be good in the world now.
The workaround involves heading into your system registry and changing the way that Windows 7 handles security for network shares.
Here is the work around they have right now for Windows 7
We want to create a shared folder in Windows 7 which may be shared with CinemaTube.
Originally Posted by brite-View
@ozonepilot - It's been clearly stated that a firmware release would be forthcoming barring any major issues. Currently RC3 has some issues surrounding USB and BT functions which are being worked on; some things that appear to be fixed is the MKV Header Compression and Sound issues. In regards to systems that show a Code 14 or 16, all I can provide you with is what I know, which is RC3 will not load on systems displaying that boot code. As soon as I receive further guidance regarding boot Code 14 / 16 boxes I will be happy to share that with the rest of the community.
I don't know WTF you are, nor do I care, but on the brite-view Facebook it tells quite a different story. and both you and some a*shole Tony on the Brite-View forum are trying to BS the forum on AVS and on the Brite View forum. As far as I'm concerned Brite-View shouldn't even have a f'n thread on AVS. Brite-View and their personell are a bunch of f'n liars. you, the as*hole Tony at BV [unless you're him too], and support at briteview which does not exist. Stick this up your f'n as*.
Edit:
I've now been banned from the Brite-View forum. This moron Tony had me banned for exposing him as the liar he is. He in the past guaranteed a f/w upgrade for boxes with the 14/16 boot code, and then conveniently backed out of that committment by posting an Xmas "gift" to all CT owners. [your a real joke Tony]. This was only for newer boxes in the CT format. He lied to me, and to all the users on the Brite-View forum. It's an insult for Brite-View to even be mentioned on this well known, well used forum that I use for my info on a regular basis. Tony has no business being here, least of all Brite-View, there is no support whatever on all their boxes. Their FaceBook page mentions that there would be no f/w forthcoming on all the CT boxes, but Tony the liar never mentions this on the Brite-View forum until yesterday when I exposed his dirty little secret that he knew all along. The f/w they use is outdated and most likely compiled by some 10 year old Chinese rejects from the mainland. if they're lucky to get payed for what useless crap they put out. Brite-View has to submit to 3rd party f/w hacks on their boxes now, since they obviously have fiscal problems and are not able to pay these engineers whats coming to them for any f/w. They've been on RC firmwares for months even on the newer boxes and still aren't able to get those little Chinese girls from the mainland to stop playing with their dolls and get to writing important stuff. like f/w. They're a joke in the industry, as they now have a forum specifically directed for "custom mods" on their forum. i. e. AC Ryan and Medi8er f/w hacks for the Cinema Tube. Well done. You think that will buy them some time for their f/w to be released? I sincerely doubt it You think that when they eventually put out a f/w package, that it will be up to date? The box is dead, and so is Tony. He's a crook and will always be a crook. He's proved it by not informing the users Brite-View's real intentions for months. We have to find out on a friggin' FaceBook page. I don't know what kind of capacity he is holding at Brite-View. maybe hawking his warez on sidestreets pushing the older Brite-View CT boxes on the side. those pallets of CTs that have been in his apartment living room for the past 2 years, but one thing is for certain. the box is dead. All the other manufacturers are way ahead of Brite-View in regards of hardware and firmware. I recently had viewed the PCH C-200 in action at a friend's place. Pricey, but light-years ahead of the CT. Brite-View isn't even able to fix the compression header problem that's since been addressed and fixed by everyone out there. They're broke, and they can't admit it. I'm counting the days for their eventual demise in the market, and waiting for this moron, Tony to get a new job..maybe delivering the Sunday Times would be the best solution for him. as long as he delivers it on the right day. Knowing Tony, he'll deliver his Sunday Times. in a year or so ["you never mentioned which Sunday you wanted the paper"]. Brite-View will go the way of Mediagate. right down the tubes. and the sooner, the better for all of us. no more throwing good money after bad on this thrown together hunka junk!
Here's the FaceBook Brite-View page rerference that I mentioned above. Those poor, poor souls have no friggin' clue on what they bought into. Tony should be ashamed of this. Why the hell don't you just go out and steal candy from a baby? MORON.
Hi, when will you release the FW for the classic cinematube? Thanks.
Brite-View Hi Marlon, thanks for stopping by! There will no longer be firmware released for the classic CT, but if your CT's boot code is not 14 or 16, you can use the new firmware for the CinemaTube Mini. To check bootcode, please go to the “Main Menu” 2) Press “Stop” and then “Subtitle” on your remote control, and “version information” should appear. Find boot code information (shown as No XXXX. XXXX. XX19); 3) If the last two digits are “14” or “16”, you will not be able to update the firmware.22 February at 11:11
Another link on the Amazon. com site I read about. no it's not me, I don't buy CTs from Amazon.
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It's ok but not grate, unable to play bluray files over network. There is no problems to play DVD ISO files. The upnp support is quite bad.
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Originally Posted by brite-View
@ozonepilot - It's been clearly stated that a firmware release would be forthcoming barring any major issues. Currently RC3 has some issues surrounding USB and BT functions which are being worked on; some things that appear to be fixed is the MKV Header Compression and Sound issues. In regards to systems that show a Code 14 or 16, all I can provide you with is what I know, which is RC3 will not load on systems displaying that boot code. As soon as I receive further guidance regarding boot Code 14 / 16 boxes I will be happy to share that with the rest of the community.
I don't know WTF you are, nor do I care, but on the brite-view Facebook it tells quite a different story. and both you and some a*shole Tony on the Brite-View forum are trying to BS the forum on AVS and on the Brite View forum. As far as I'm concerned Brite-View shouldn't even have a f'n thread on AVS. Brite-View and their personell are a bunch of f'n liars. you, the as*hole Tony at BV [unless you're him too], and support at briteview which does not exist. Stick this up your f'n as*.
Edit:
I've now been banned from the Brite-View forum. This moron Tony had me banned for exposing him as the liar he is. He in the past guaranteed a f/w upgrade for boxes with the 14/16 boot code, and then conveniently backed out of that committment by posting an Xmas "gift" to all CT owners. [your a real joke Tony]. This was only for newer boxes in the CT format. He lied to me, and to all the users on the Brite-View forum. It's an insult for Brite-View to even be mentioned on this well known, well used forum that I use for my info on a regular basis. Tony has no business being here, least of all Brite-View, there is no support whatever on all their boxes. Their FaceBook page mentions that there would be no f/w forthcoming on all the CT boxes, but Tony the liar never mentions this on the Brite-View forum until yesterday when I exposed his dirty little secret that he knew all along. The f/w they use is outdated and most likely compiled by some 10 year old Chinese rejects from the mainland. if they're lucky to get payed for what useless crap they put out. Brite-View has to submit to 3rd party f/w hacks on their boxes now, since they obviously have fiscal problems and are not able to pay these engineers whats coming to them for any f/w. They've been on RC firmwares for months even on the newer boxes and still aren't able to get those little Chinese girls from the mainland to stop playing with their dolls and get to writing important stuff. like f/w. They're a joke in the industry, as they now have a forum specifically directed for "custom mods" on their forum. i. e. AC Ryan and Medi8er f/w hacks for the Cinema Tube. Well done. You think that will buy them some time for their f/w to be released? I sincerely doubt it You think that when they eventually put out a f/w package, that it will be up to date? The box is dead, and so is Tony. He's a crook and will always be a crook. He's proved it by not informing the users Brite-View's real intentions for months. We have to find out on a friggin' FaceBook page. I don't know what kind of capacity he is holding at Brite-View. maybe hawking his warez on sidestreets pushing the older Brite-View CT boxes on the side. those pallets of CTs that have been in his apartment living room for the past 2 years, but one thing is for certain. the box is dead. All the other manufacturers are way ahead of Brite-View in regards of hardware and firmware. I recently had viewed the PCH C-200 in action at a friend's place. Pricey, but light-years ahead of the CT. Brite-View isn't even able to fix the compression header problem that's since been addressed and fixed by everyone out there. They're broke, and they can't admit it. I'm counting the days for their eventual demise in the market, and waiting for this moron, Tony to get a new job..maybe delivering the Sunday Times would be the best solution for him. as long as he delivers it on the right day. Knowing Tony, he'll deliver his Sunday Times. in a year or so ["you never mentioned which Sunday you wanted the paper"]. Brite-View will go the way of Mediagate. right down the tubes. and the sooner, the better for all of us. no more throwing good money after bad on this thrown together hunka junk!
Here's the FaceBook Brite-View page rerference that I mentioned above. Those poor, poor souls have no friggin' clue on what they bought into. Tony should be ashamed of this. Why the hell don't you just go out and steal candy from a baby? MORON.
Hi, when will you release the FW for the classic cinematube? Thanks.
Brite-View Hi Marlon, thanks for stopping by! There will no longer be firmware released for the classic CT, but if your CT's boot code is not 14 or 16, you can use the new firmware for the CinemaTube Mini. To check bootcode, please go to the “Main Menu” 2) Press “Stop” and then “Subtitle” on your remote control, and “version information” should appear. Find boot code information (shown as No XXXX. XXXX. XX19); 3) If the last two digits are “14” or “16”, you will not be able to update the firmware.22 February at 11:11
Another link on the Amazon. com site I read about. no it's not me, I don't buy CTs from Amazon.
Questions for the Brite-View rep:
-What processor is this using?
-Is the firmware open source?
-Any chance this is NMT-compatible?
-Does this have full SSA subtitle support? (including color, position and multi-line functionality)
-The UI screenshots on your website are a bit small. Any chance we could get some more/better pics? Maybe a UI walkthrough video?
-There are a couple screenshots showing movie thumbnails. Are these auto-generated by the player or does the user have to provide them? Will you be providing a utility to scrape / manage thumbnails or other metadata / artwork?
-One of the main drawbacks of streamers like this is their inability to easily manage large media collections. does the UI allow you to search or jump to a letter, or is pageup/pagedown the only way to navigate a large folder?
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