On these media players, is it possible to map a network drive to them or does the network drive have to support DNLA?

if you have an xbox/ps3 just use PS3 media server.

works like a charm, no encoding, just install and go!

#1 yes I mapped the drive that was nothing special. Even comes with "rodeo cowboy" software for the quick mapping once it is all plugged in.

#2 agreed, that is why mine was returned, sadly I have the old Xbox with no HD, but looks good enough for divx.

Costco B&M have them for $109 and you get the costco return policy.

really.... I can't say hard worker(we*nt ba*ck) fu*ck that

Media server is nice but requires another PC to be on which I was hoping to get away from... I wish they supported more formats with the PS3 but self serving Sony will never allow that.

Thanks for the info #3!

I know this is corny, but I really wish this thing had component out puts or even S-video. I don't have a HD TV in the same room as my PC and router, so it would be nice if it had more then just HDMI or composite out. I've read a lot about this unit on Amazon and it's solid. I look at them every time I'm at Costco. So cheap, but I'm not settling with the Yellow Plug!

#5 - It does have component out - I am using it with component out on my TV today.