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Blu-Ray support, full HD-Audio, quality firmware
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Dune HD Base 3.0
Top specification player from Media Player veterans HDI Dune. Uses the latest Sigma 8642 chipset so has bags of performance. Offers support for Blu-Ray ISO images with full menu (also available with internal optical Blu-Ray as the Dune BD Prime 3.0). In addition it offers massive expansion, every output under the sun, and eSATA.

The Dune firmware is highly developed and provides a smooth and effective means of control. Third party applications like Zappiti and Dune Explorer provide movie cover art browsing / synopsis. Dune have a good track record of providing regular firmware updates for their players.

The Dune Base 3.0 will do absolutely everything. Yes it's expensive, but it is the best that money can buy.


Launch Date: December 2009
Target Price: $350 - €320 - £300
User Ranking: 3 /201. Number of Votes: High   ?  info 

Chipset: Sigma 8642 667Mhz   ?  info 
Storage: Internal 3.5" SATA HDD(*1) eSATA(*1) USB(*3)
Network: Ethernet 100* Optional Wi-Fi(n)  ?  info 
Fan: Yes
Size: 420*262*50mm (5.50L)

Video Outputs: HDMI 1.3 Component Composite
Audio Outputs: Stereo Analogue TOSLINK S/PDIF 1.3

DVD ISO: Yes. With menu
Blu-Ray ISO: Yes. With menu

On Demand:  ?  info 
UPnP: Yes

HD Audio: DTS DmixTrueHD DmixDTS-HD MA Dmix
DTS PassTrueHD PassDTS-HD MA Pass   ?  info 
Page last updated: 29-Jul-10
Links
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Firmware Updates
AVSForum /Dune 3.0
MPCClub /Dune 3.0
Reviews
MPCClub [Nov-09]
Places To Buy
Amazon
DunePlayer $349.99
MediaStreamingStore $349.99
• Google Shopping   

Product Discussion

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There are 12 comments
Anant Joshi
June 14, 2010 - 13:38

For Dune 3 they are saying that NTFS write support will be provided in the next firmware. This is good news.

mdx1
May 18, 2010 - 23:39

Why are Sigma 8643 based PCH A-200 and C-200 listed as having Ethernet 1000 while Sigma 8643 Dune 3.0 Base listed as Ethernet 100?

Reply to mdx1
iboum
May 19, 2010 - 08:02

Ethernet 1000 support is shaky for all 864x players. But since it is present on the Dune 3, and is in exactly the same state as the other players you mention, for consistency the specs have been changed.

Reply to mdx1
mdx1
May 19, 2010 - 08:43

Thank you for updating the specs. I agree that the Ethernet 1000 is not any faster than the 100. It is rather interesting to note that Sigma only claims the 8642 as 10/100. Where did the Ethernet 1000 speed come from, marketing?

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iboum
May 19, 2010 - 08:59

This industry is full of misleading claims on specifications. It is pretty shocking really that these manufacturers state 10/100/1000 when, as you say, Sigma don't even claim this. The player manufacturers may know something we don't though?! The only saving grace is that 10/100/1000 is overkill for video anyway.

dwon – Singapore
May 17, 2010 - 06:06

Wonder how this compared with HDVision N3?

dunenewbie – Hong Kong
May 11, 2010 - 04:16

Just picked up a Base 3.0...waiting for my new Samsung LCD now...good to see so many positive comments and I can't wait get it set up and running!

Abdo – Brazil
May 08, 2010 - 14:28

This Great product !!!! very special !!!! only mini details in software !!

R.Dietrich – Chicago
May 07, 2010 - 15:16

Without a doubt, the best media player I have ever used. This, combined with yaDIS, makes a compelling experience, with NO technical issues. It's just awsome. I am happy to have paid 450 for the Prime, as it has been worth every penny. Congrats to the HDI team on creating such an awesome consumer device.

john croushore
April 03, 2010 - 15:43

I've been looking for a media player that could eliminate the need the have a blu-ray player. Dune base 3.0 is that product. It has freed me of the need to have all those expensive blu-ray discs around to provide theater quality movie viewing at home. There are a lot of players out there but one is the best. Support of their product is great.

RJ Wilson – USA
February 06, 2010 - 17:33

What a fantastic player! Yes it cost more than the average player, but it does EVERYTHING!

BluRay ISO over a network with BluRay menu support. That should say enough right there.

This is the one!

KJ Garrison
October 31, 2009 - 01:52

I'm a bit confused by the listing of the audio formats twice; once in Audio Formats and then again indivudually just below Image Formats. Further confusion that the second listings are blank for this player but not for the PCH C-200.

Same it true in the table ...

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100706_1032_beta - Jun-2010 - Multiple improvements

Detailed Specification
BrandHDI-Dune
ModelBase 3.0
Launch Date SummaryDecember 2009
Price $ US350
Price € Euro320
Price £ UK300
Rating4.01
Max Resolution1080p [Full-HD]
Chipset ManufacturerSigma
Chipset Family864x
Chipset ModelSigma 8642
Chipset Mhz667
Memory RAM 512MB, system flash 1GB+, BD-Live 1GB+
Internal HDD3.5" SATA
HDD Num1
USB (Host)3
USB (Slave)1
USB Version2.0
SD
eSATA1
Other Storage
File SystemsFAT, EXT, NTFS
UPnPYes
Network ProtocolsSamba, NFS, FTP
Wired NetworkEthernet 100*
Wireless Network Optional Wi-Fi(n)
HDMI Video1
Component Video1
Composite Video1
HDMI Version1.3
Video OtherS-Video
Stereo L/R Audio1
S/PDIF TOSLink1
S/PDIF Coaxial
AV Recording
AV Inputs
Video Formats (Codecs)MPEG2, MPEG4, DivX, XVID, WMV9, VC1, H.264
Video Extensions (Containers)MPEG2, MPEG4, DivX, XVID, WMV9, VC1, H.264
Audio Formats (Codecs)AC3, DTS, MPEG, AAC, LPCM, WMA, WMAPro, EAC3, FLAC, multichannel FLAC
Audio Extensions (Containers)
Image FormatsJPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF
Subtitle FormatsSRT, SUB, text/SSA/ASS (MKV), VobSub (MP4), PGS (full Blu-ray mode)
DVD ISOYes. With menu
Blu-Ray ISOYes. With menu
Dolby Digital (AC3) DownmixYes
Dolby Digital (AC3) PassthroughYes
Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC3) DownmixYes
Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC3) PassthroughYes
Dolby TrueHD DownmixYes
Dolby TrueHD PassthroughYes
DTS DownmixYes
DTS PassthroughYes
DTS-HD HR DownmixYes
DTS-HD HR PassthroughYes
DTS-HD MA DownmixYes
DTS-HD MA PassthroughYes
Internet RadioYes
On-demand mk1
On-demand mk2
BittorrentYes
Web BrowserYes
Browser Detail
DVB-TYes (opt)
FanYes
Front LCDYes
Power12V
Power Usage Standby
W (mm)420
D (mm)262
H (mm)50
Volume (litre)5.50
Weight (kg)
W (inches)16.5
D (inches)10.3
H (inches)2.0
Weight (lb)
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