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Thinking of putting together the following system to run MediaPortal Any criticisms/suggestions welcome * 1 x Aeneon DDR2-667MHz PC5300 1.0G, AET760UD00-30D, CL.5 * 1 x AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+, Dual-Core 2.2Ghz 1MB Cache Socket AM2 65W * 1 x ASUS DVD Burner DRW-1814BL, LightScribe, Black, 18X DVD±R/14X DVD-RAM *...
Thinking of putting together the following system to run MediaPortal Any criticisms/suggestions welcome * 1 x Aeneon...
Thinking of putting together the following system to run MediaPortal Any criticisms/suggestions welcome * 1 x Aeneon...
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Well, after trying a couple different TV cards (ATi 650 & pinnacle PCTV HD PCi) and the cards are great but the software STILL leaves something to be desired. If you want to run MediaPortal, stick to the compatible cards list.
Well, after trying a couple different TV cards (ATi 650 & pinnacle PCTV HD PCi) and the cards are great but the software STILL...
Hi, i need to buy a dual tv tuner DVB-T, i have been thinking of buying the HAUPPAUGE WINTV NOVA T500 PCI as i have read here in...
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Haha oops my bad! *studying all about basic TV and PC standards now*
Haha oops my bad! *studying all about basic TV and PC standards now*
At the moment I have the following hardware: Abit NF7-S AMD Barton MP2400+ running on 2,0GHz 1GB PC3200 200 + 400 GB ATA...
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new TouchScreen Display solution https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/new_touchscreen_lcd_display_driver-t32380.html
new TouchScreen Display solution https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/new_touchscreen_lcd_display_driver-t32380.html
Can someone tell me if you can have a single pc output two full screen applications to two different screen. I obviously want to...
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Sorry to have written in Dutch. It happens because of switching between forums. Is this a good place to ask how to realise a good ground connection between the 3 machines?
Sorry to have written in Dutch. It happens because of switching between forums. Is this a good place to ask how to realise a good...
Hallo, Ik gebruik een toshiba TDP-T80 beamer om films te projecteren. De Projector krijgt het beeld van bijvoorbeeld een DVD...
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I belive that a STB can never do 1:1 pixelmapping (like you can - depending on TV - do with a PC) for 720P or SD-material. Thre reason is that 720p is 1280x720, while a "HD-ready" TV outputs 1366x768 (= 1 MP), and SD @ Hd can never be 1:1 pixelmapped. (Some LCD's are actually real 720p - but only very few and old).
I belive that a STB can never do 1:1 pixelmapping (like you can - depending on TV - do with a PC) for 720P or SD-material. Thre...
Hey All, I have a SAMSUNG CRT Rear Pro HDTV TV and my only gripe about HTPC's is the overscan problem. Thing is, to this day...
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Well, I ended up ordering the AutumnWave OnAir GT (all reviews I found were quite positive). Once it arrives, I'll post my results.
Well, I ended up ordering the AutumnWave OnAir GT (all reviews I found were quite positive). Once it arrives, I'll post my results.
A search didn't really help me to find what I'm looking for, so please flog me if this has already been discussed. Is there a list...
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MP1 MP2 cinergy250 DE
can mediaportal use the terratec cinergy250?hwo?:thx:
can mediaportal use the terratec cinergy250?hwo?:thx:
can mediaportal use the terratec cinergy250?hwo?:thx:
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Interesting, i'm considering the CW03 for the same reason, but it is a bit bulky. checking it now.. space for only 2 HDD. I already have 2x1TB and i may need to add a third soon.
Interesting, i'm considering the CW03 for the same reason, but it is a bit bulky. checking it now.. space for only 2 HDD. I...
Previously posted in newcomers, apologies to the mod's if this is not accepted etiquette or if things cross post automatically to...
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I guess there aren't many North Americans here...
I guess there aren't many North Americans here...
Hello, this is my first post. Basically, I need the Hauppauge HVR-1800, but in low-profile. I have the Lian-li PC-35, which I...
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I was thinking about it not starting up in time, might be a problem, and might not. I guess it might benefit me more than others, because I plan on having other programs running in the background, such as a bittorrent client. I'm also going to have several other programs running so that I can connect to it from work, and if my...
I was thinking about it not starting up in time, might be a problem, and might not. I guess it might benefit me more than...
I just got the idea that maybe it would be a good idea to put the my program files (including Media Portal) on a USB flash drive...
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Sorry, just noticed the question now. That card is four tuners. two digital and two analog. you can use any combination of two at the same time. 2xD OR 2xA or 1D and 1A. I don't use the analog side of this card so can't comment on that though.
Sorry, just noticed the question now. That card is four tuners. two digital and two analog. you can use any combination of two...
I've been researching putting together a micro-atx based HTPC and I'm planning on using an Asus P5K-VM mobo in it. The only...
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After playing around with this setup a couple of weeks, I must say that I am a happy with it except for the driver/skin-bugs with all integrated X1250 boards.
After playing around with this setup a couple of weeks, I must say that I am a happy with it except for the driver/skin-bugs with...
Here is what I bought to make a cheap and "OK" HTPC (all pricing in Norwegian kroners - see below for NewEgg price): AMD Athlon 64...
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was that a 7050 version or 7025? the 7050 is about the very best you can get for on board graphics. Check out reviews for other manufacturers. I know AsRock has one that is very cheap. Normally I'd stay away from that brand (Asus' budget version) but their 7050 seemed to have all the right features too.
was that a 7050 version or 7025? the 7050 is about the very best you can get for on board graphics. Check out reviews for other...
Hey, I want to renew my hardware of my computer for a htpc. Things i want to do with my HTPC (requirements) - using...
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Has anyone tried this card? Hauppauge WinTV HVR3000 - PCI Tri-Mode TV Card It seems to be similar to the 1300 but with an additional DVB-S input. The thing is that this card is actually cheaper to buy than the 1300 so I'd rather have that, especially with the digital satellite input. Any ideas?
Has anyone tried this card? Hauppauge WinTV HVR3000 - PCI Tri-Mode TV Card It seems to be similar to the 1300 but with an...
Hi, I don't know what choice to make between : - Hauppauge HVR1300 MCE - Pinnacle Hybrid Pro PCI Any advice ? Thanks
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Whow that is cool! could be a good option for me too. Mmmm maybe I can convince santa to get me one....
Whow that is cool! could be a good option for me too. Mmmm maybe I can convince santa to get me one....
I just installed this 32gb SSD to replace my samsung 2.5" drive in my HTPC. http://www.ebuyer.com/product/135169 The...
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anyone?? it seems to be a popular hardware choice for satellite paytv.. can anyone either in the US or in Australia let me know where you got yours from. UPDATE: actually i found where you can get the firedttv in Australia but at $400 a bit steep.. I would rather get the floppyDTV instead its about 1.2 the price and more...
anyone?? it seems to be a popular hardware choice for satellite paytv.. can anyone either in the US or in Australia let me...
Hi All, Wondering if someone can please help. Want to get myself either floppydtv or firedtv and wondering if anyone can...
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Yeah, I saw the Blu Ray post. Catch is - it's still almost $1000. (Probably because it's a BR recorder. I couldn't find just a player in my searches.) But the important thing is that it IS available, and you did say "be prepared for HD". Maybe it'll come down a bit in a year or two... (Oh, and the X box HDDVD is an external...
Yeah, I saw the Blu Ray post. Catch is - it's still almost $1000. (Probably because it's a BR recorder. I couldn't find just a...
Let's say I currently have a server and a NAS (the server has enough room to spare though). In a perfect world I would want the...
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Hallo Ich habe mir kürzlich eine DVB-S Karte gekauft. Es handelt sich um folgendes Produkt. DVB-S PCI Sat Karte Atronis (http://www.atronis-technology.com/details.php?proid=41&lang=ge&PHPSESSID=cd5377a6340289c650d2b994dc6) Die Karte selbst funkioniert mit den dazugelieferten Programmen einwandfrei, leider kann ich diese mit...
Hallo Ich habe mir kürzlich eine DVB-S Karte gekauft. Es handelt sich um folgendes Produkt. DVB-S PCI Sat Karte Atronis...
Hallo Ich habe mir kürzlich eine DVB-S Karte gekauft. Es handelt sich um folgendes Produkt. DVB-S PCI Sat Karte Atronis...
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2400i works very well for me.. Only problem is, that it doesn't handle weak signals well..
2400i works very well for me.. Only problem is, that it doesn't handle weak signals well..
Hi folks, I was all geared up to buy a FusionHDTV DVB-T Dual Digital4: http://www.fusionhdtv.co.kr/ENG/products/DVBTdual4.aspx...
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Just a quick question do you have haali media splitter installed and coreavc codec may help the performance too
Just a quick question do you have haali media splitter installed and coreavc codec may help the performance too
Hi I've come to the conclusion that I'm definately in need of an upgrade. At the moment the files are stuttering at around 70%...
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Did anybody know can I use a new TerraTec Cinergy CI USB device with my TerraTec 2400 card in Mediaport? Snapshot general info say, ci / cam support for firedtv, twinhan and technotrend. That means i can't use the TerraTec CI device in MP?
Did anybody know can I use a new TerraTec Cinergy CI USB device with my TerraTec 2400 card in Mediaport? Snapshot general info...
Did anybody know can I use a new TerraTec Cinergy CI USB device with my TerraTec 2400 card in Mediaport? Snapshot general info...
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I asked if the Startup Message "Welcome To HTPC" could be used instead of the time when not in use. Maybe more people would be interested in having a fixed message on the VFD when the PC is in standby? See here for instructions to change this default message -> http://www.origenae.com/support/index.php?action=kb&article=40 Their reply:
I asked if the Startup Message "Welcome To HTPC" could be used instead of the time when not in use. Maybe more people would be...
Hi All IrTrans users, I have a OrigenAE case (formerly UNEED/DIGN) and it has a IrTrans VFD in it (VF110) and when the display is...
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my picture is really choppy.....I would like to compare your picture from Hauppauge HVR 1300. Do you have really so choppy picture like me? Is every TV card so choppy? I know that for movies it is ok but for icehockey it is unbearable for me :( http://files-upload.com/272517/amr.dvr-ms.html If it is no choppy, tell me please...
my picture is really choppy.....I would like to compare your picture from Hauppauge HVR 1300. Do you have really so choppy picture...
my picture is really choppy.....I would like to compare your picture from Hauppauge HVR 1300. Do you have really so choppy picture...
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Based on that I guess the answer is no. Mark
Based on that I guess the answer is no. Mark
Looking to see if there are PC cards that will do QAM HDTV and use a cable cable card for the US that is supported by MP. I am...
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I've recently been getting excited about building a HTPC and was going to start trying to learn linux to build a Myth box but then I found this site while reading through there forum and this is 1000 times better then Myth I think. I love this idea behind having a MediaPortal Server and then having clients. I just have a few...
I've recently been getting excited about building a HTPC and was going to start trying to learn linux to build a Myth box but then...
I've recently been getting excited about building a HTPC and was going to start trying to learn linux to build a Myth box but then...
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AUCH!!! Sorry - my bad :S
AUCH!!! Sorry - my bad :S
Hi everyone out there. I'm thinking of getting a new mobo so that I can see HD-movies and connect it directly to my lcd with...
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This looks more like an HTPC in its own right - unless the case / VFD is available separately? Can't see any link to that - any ideas? All I'm looking for is an enclosure to house my optical drive and a few USB connections / card reader. There will be no motherboard / Processor / Graphics ability in it - this all remains in the...
This looks more like an HTPC in its own right - unless the case / VFD is available separately? Can't see any link to that - any...
Are there any "front end only" cases out there? I realise that there are many great looking HTPC cases, but I don't need the...
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... and: It supports FTA DVB-T in Norway with latest SE ;) DAB would really be a nice touch.
... and: It supports FTA DVB-T in Norway with latest SE ;) DAB would really be a nice touch.
http://www.mtech.com.tw/products_new.htm I am thinking about a product like the one in the link. A usb dongle. Will my radio...
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Hello everybody, I'm looking forward to start building my first HTPC. This is a list of components i've purchased: Antec Fusion V2 Silver - 430W. Asus M2A-VM HDMI AMD Be-2350 processor 1GB Kingston PC5300 Hauppauge 150 MCE Microsoft MCE keyboard I already own a Logitech harmony 525 remote controller. My TV is an...
Hello everybody, I'm looking forward to start building my first HTPC. This is a list of components i've purchased: Antec...
Hello everybody, I'm looking forward to start building my first HTPC. This is a list of components i've purchased: Antec...
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