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- 2/15/07 5:07 PM
PC integrated into home theater system?
by Mean Spitfire - 2/16/07 6:26 AM In reply to: Community Newsletter Feedback by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have no interest in this. A PC should be available for tasks even while a home theater system is in use. I see no point in a PC being enrolled in this. Like a cell phone is supposed to be used for communication, I really don't see the point of having all kinds of functions built into it, such as a cheap low resolution camera, a tiny low resolution screen for TV viewing, etc... Ditto for PC/home theater integration... unless of course one wants to impress the chicks.
HOME THEATER
by willmegan - 2/16/07 6:27 AM In reply to: Community Newsletter Feedback by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I BELIEVE THAT THERE ARE NOT THAT MANY OF USE THAT HAVE THAT MUCH INTEREST IN SETTING THIS UP. TRUE IT MIGHT BE INTERESTING. AND I MIGHT EVEN GIVE IT A TRYOUT A LITTLE LATER. AND THEN THERE IS THE COST THAT MUST BE CONSIDERED. HAS ANYONE EVER CAME UP WITH AN ESTIMATED COST. AS A RETIRED AND LIMITED CASH PERSON I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW.
multimedia poll
by ienjoyhotsoup - 2/16/07 6:32 AM In reply to: Community Newsletter Feedback by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have no and will most likely never have any such multimedia system. You're quite right, this is a great way to poll!
life can get strange and even stranger
by bytlan - 2/16/07 6:33 AM In reply to: Community Newsletter Feedback by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Of late my computer and I simple have been fighting - hackers, software upgrades and failures, and that is more then I have in years. So my level of faith in this technology has bee dropping off the face of the earth. Since late December this box has been rebuilt 3 times, recovered from previous good run dates at least 5 times. And recently restored the box from the XP back up software 2 times with errors and lost links and regedit errors. And I am on the verge of again trashing it all out because there are still errors. Yet the __ Defender software still states the box is running correctly. I can not do the typical SEARCH for file much less a word with in a document search function at all any more from the Start button or anywhere else.
Oh what started it out I believe some one hacked my box and blew out part of the root drive. I could not recover the drive with any formatting trick what so ever including Linux. I had to replace the drive completely and set the original drive up as another USB one. I even tried to bring it back to my master drive and No, nada, the boot record information would not take to that drive ay more.
So, my time has been needed else where and may do that some more since this box is loosing its operational integraty all together. Any clues that I could look for in this night mare – and yes it was a warranty drive replacement if that lets you know how old this is...
INterested in finding out ways to accomplish this
by mholzworth - 2/16/07 6:35 AM In reply to: Community Newsletter Feedback by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I would also like to know if it is a good idea to integrate my PC into my home theatre system and how to do it. I think that many people just have not done it themselves due to lack of time, inability or dare I say simply no interest?
For me, it would be needing to know where to start out from and to have someone that has already accomplished it give me some "general" ideas and then I can take it from there.
using PC for all home media
by andyjames - 2/16/07 6:35 AM In reply to: Community Newsletter Feedback by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I did'nt comment because I see no advantage to using my PC for things that my music hi-fi centre, my TV and DVD player do much better.
andy
Media Center Computer
by jshoema - 2/16/07 6:38 AM In reply to: Community Newsletter Feedback by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I'm interested in this topic for the future but do not have a computer capable of functioning as a media center, so have nothing to add on this topic.
KISS
by usad - 2/16/07 6:38 AM In reply to: Community Newsletter Feedback by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
From what I have read in the preceding posts, most out there agree (as I do) that it's a matter of simplicity. When I sit down to relax I don't want to have to think about what password or what sequence do I initiate to watch a movie. The wife won't buy it either.
Until Bill Gates or whomever adheres to the Keep It Simple, Stupid methodology, the general purchasing public won't change their TIVO habits anytime soon.
Mike's question
by Jazznme - 2/16/07 6:38 AM In reply to: Community Newsletter Feedback by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
LIFE!!! Pay someone Mike.
PC integrated into Home Theater
by kwbarrett_jr - 2/16/07 6:58 AM In reply to: Community Newsletter Feedback by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I'd love to do this, but I haven't taken the time to figure it all out. I just bought a new Sharp LC-42D62U to go with the rest of my home theater. I have been debating simply waiting for AppleTV to bring my mp3 and videos from my PC to the TV or getting Windows MCE. I just don't have the time to figure it all out. My wish is for someone else to point me in the right direction.
No interest
by mwooge - 2/16/07 6:59 AM In reply to: Community Newsletter Feedback by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I think there were few submissions simply because very few people are interested in any kind of a computerized multimedia center.
If I want to watch TV, I use the TV. For movies I'll either use my DVD player or my computer. For music and other entertainment/information, I use whatever is appropriate. No need or desire for a multmedia anything.
looking for some tips and help
by mistaclean - 2/16/07 7:05 AM In reply to: Community Newsletter Feedback by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
hi I love reading your newsletter and using your site!! Everything is very helpful! I'm a new pc user and I was given two different computers. One has windows 98 and the other one has windows 2000NT. I know you usually you don't talk about the old stuff but if theres anyway possible anyone out there could lend me hand with some questions. Witch computer is better to keep and use till I can afford a new one? Is there any secrets on making them any faster? Anything anyone can say would be greatly appreciated. thanks! new pc user at mistaclean@verizon.net
I have some issues with the whole HDTV / Media PC thing.
by acoxon1274 - 2/16/07 7:20 AM In reply to: Community Newsletter Feedback by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
HDTVs are Boat Anchors, Not the TVs in My Home.
Posted by bus (See profile) - January 4, 2007 4:06 PM PST
I Still Have Not Found a Hookup Diagram for These Over Priced Boat Anchors.
How can you tell how much the HDTVs really cost if you have no info on the hook up, what the cables will cost, what will the signal cost, will there be any thing to watch? The real question for me is how do I get and hook-up the converter box so my old TVs still work? Will I need a converter for every TV set? Will I really get one from the government for free?
at 2006-09-21 14:57:48 in the post September 20 Assignment 5, Build Your Dream PC
I said:
My computer rooms all have a TV, telephone, and radio in them. Given what I have learned in Cnet classes about copy right laws, the quality of TV signals in my area, the complex nature of processing video information, forum posts with complaints about how long it takes to change channels, and the cost and confusion of making the correct connections via pricy cables, I have decided that PCs should stay PCs and not become entertainment frustration centers.
So what do I want in the way of a Media Center, I will type it up but I doubt I will ever see it.
1. portability, not more then 20 pounds, wireless media input, power cord and battery operation with power filtering built in
2. price less than 300 US dollars with low end at less than 150 US dollars
3. must be connect able to free media input
4. must be able to record for later viewing
5. must be connect-able to pay media that is commercial free
6. it must really work and not crash, have an 8 year life cycle with no upgrades needed
7. web search capable, web based e-mail
8. plug in media, disk or memory card, backwards compatibility
9. output to external display systems
10. ease of use, learn it once (maybe every 8 years till I need to learn new stuff)
11. upgrade to next level once after 8 year life cycle and then recycle
I think the real problems lay in politics and lack of low power consumption technology and compatibility technology. Most of the issues are political. Until the smoke clears I’m laying back and reading reviews and tech write ups.
question of the week
by nrowe46 - 2/16/07 7:26 AM In reply to: Community Newsletter Feedback by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I own a Mac and have most everything needed. It came with it.
You probably would not use half of what you are asking for.
by bosakie - 2/16/07 7:27 AM In reply to: Community Newsletter Feedback by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Hmmm, I have just completed the installation of theater room with a projector, 103" screen, and a full set of 8 theater chairs. I originally hooked up the Windows Media center to the system because I thought I wanted to listen to music from my computer, watch TV, play DVD videos, and access the Internet. I soon found out it was to much work for what you get.
In my case I have an equipment room that has my amp, CD exchanger, DVD up convert to HD, XBox 360 with room to grow.
I have all of my components running through the Amp. to the projector and I use a Sony touch screen remote to control all devices. I use it because I have it not because I like it 
.
I have the CD exchanger, holds 400 CDs, hooked to the theater room, but I don't listen to music in the theater room. I would rather listen to music through the whole house audio system. Unless of course your theater room is not a dedicated theater room.
I purchased the LG up converter to HD and it has a ton of options that you my like. Now there are better products than the one I purchased, but funding was a little tight at that time. The LG has the option to play DVDs, hook up your digital camera or video recorder, multimedia memory cards, and TV inputs, as well as record digital DVDs. I hooked up an over the air HD antenna to the recorder and my cable, wow you have to see it to believe it.
I have the XBox 360 going through the system as well. Can you imagine playing Splinter Cell on that screen, or better yet NHL game? I am getting the Wii and will be hooking that up as well.
I have since taken the window media center down because the purchase of the up converting HD DVD player, 146.00 gave me everything I needed. Wireless, well you get what you pay for.
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