Just bought a SMP-N200

[gazz1e]

Hi,

I've just bought a SMP-N200 media streamer. I previously owned a WD Live Media Player, but replaced it as I wanted to stream LoveFilm content to my TV, in addition to play content from a USB hard disk. On the whole, I'm impressed with the device, but I've got a few questions...

1) On my WD Live Player, I was required to eject the disk before unplugging it. I've not found the option in the SMP-N200 - is there one?

2) When I sign in to Youtube, I can't see any of my unlisted videos. It's a bit strange considering the player has my youtube credentials.

3) I understand Netflix support is available in America, but not the UK. A UK press release said Netflix support was coming @ http://presscentre.sony.co.uk/content/detail.aspx?ReleaseID=7570&NewsAreaId=2. What happened?

Thanks!

[drhowells]

Hi, I can answer the Netflix question.... Netflix isn't and won't be available for your device. It is only available on the new 2012 model devices. Netflix have decided to use a different form of security (DRM) in the UK to the US and it will only work on newer devices.

[Catmambo]

Yes

As the good dr points out - Netflix won't be on the N200 - however, if you have only just purchased it, you could instead swap it for a 2012 Blu-ray player like the BDP-S390, which does feature it and gives you the same streaming functionality as the N200 & wifi. for around about the same kind of price point.

No requirement to eject the disk before unplugging on the Sony models.

Thanks

[gazz1e]

Thanks for the answers. Bit gutted that I bought something yesterday and it's already considered as being out of date. I bought the device from Argos (a british retailer) and they said the device is excluded from the 30 days return policy. Bit odd.

Anyway, I think I prefer Lovefilm Instant to Netflix - I could only find acient stuff on Netflix, such as Howard the Duck.

[abigdrew]

Hi Catmambo, I see that Netflix will not be available on the SMPN200 - does the same apply for the BBC Sport app? (or will it be coming soon?)

[Catmambo]

Hi

Unfortuantely not. The BBC have said they will likely port it to 2011 TV's and 2012 Blu-ray players. SMP-N200 is based on the 2011 Blu-ray platform and so won't get it I'm afraid.

Thanks