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What you save buying this would give you a real headache trying to upgrade. Dell's are also renowned for there elite drivers for there systems, which tend to have no working relationship with outside components supplied by other manufacturers. :sorry:
What you save buying this would give you a real headache trying to upgrade. Dell's are also renowned for there elite drivers for...
First let me say I am all knew to this but not computers. I am wondering if this computer will work...
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Thank you for your anwsers DMAN Does your system work Ok ? I mean, can you timeshift and record TV programs with MP v 0.1
Thank you for your anwsers DMAN Does your system work Ok ? I mean, can you timeshift and record TV programs with MP v 0.1
Hello, so, i'm going to buy my HTPC in december (nice christmas present ! :lol: ). I would like to know if my choices are...
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The reason this card wont work with MediaPortal is because its a software encoding card. All of the recording and compressing is done by your CPU and the computer software compared to a hardware encoding cards like the PVR series from Hauppauge which do all the encoding in hardware directly on the card itself. I used to use an ASUS...
The reason this card wont work with MediaPortal is because its a software encoding card. All of the recording and compressing is...
http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/main.aspx?p=ItemDetail&item=CRD10186 I am not looking for high-quality picture or sound...
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I've bought the 460 and the 650 together with the Tevii cardreader. They are both working very well! I have CD Nordic with lots of HD-channels :D. Still got a lot of issues with MP, but it's got nothing to do with the tuners. It's not easy to get MP stable and WAF-friendly ;)
I've bought the 460 and the 650 together with the Tevii cardreader. They are both working very well! I have CD Nordic with lots of...
Product_S650 It's bundled with ProgDVB, so I assume it's ok? It's really cheap and performed very well in a test made by...
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You also have to remember that you cannot simply compare a 800mhz to a 733mhz chip in an xbox. The xbox is a very specilised piece of equiplment with everything dsigned to run to its absolute potential. The xbox is a suprisingly powerful piece equipment.
You also have to remember that you cannot simply compare a 800mhz to a 733mhz chip in an xbox. The xbox is a very specilised piece...
Hi, i've recently bought a Denon DM-31 hifi and want a small mini-itx box to sit below it that will play mp3s. But now that i've...
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Will this card with MP/TV3?
Will this card with MP/TV3?
Will this card with MP/TV3?
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Hi Simbot, The problem is Holland is using a different type of caller-id. I think it's FSK, while most others use DTMF
Hi Simbot, The problem is Holland is using a different type of caller-id. I think it's FSK, while most others use DTMF
I want to use the new caller-ID function in the coming release. Wich analog modem supports the (Dutch) caller-ID?
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So I was still having I/O errors whenever I tried to make a system image using Win7 Backup. Tried reformatting PC twice and doing low level write + read destructive HDD scan tests. Then I thought hmmm might be a bad SATA cable -> Problem seems to be solved now (hopefully).
So I was still having I/O errors whenever I tried to make a system image using Win7 Backup. Tried reformatting PC twice and doing...
I have a 750GB 7200rpm WD HDD, fairly old 750GB - 2 Partitions C - 100GB - System Drive D - 650GB - Storage (not RAIDED) I have...
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MP1 MP2 WHS vs Vista DE
i use on whs only the stable version and no problem with the knc cards to find skycinemahd and to view on the clients
i use on whs only the stable version and no problem with the knc cards to find skycinemahd and to view on the clients
hey all, I'm new to the world of media portal but I must say I LOVE IT!! makes MCE and cyberlink Powercinema look like crap. Now...
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Ok Since no one seems to know or be able to provide proper instructions for installing a TV server after installing media portal without one I'll document my findings. I decided to scrap my entire install and re-install from scratch. While doing so I believe that I could have just selected the new install option rather than the...
Ok Since no one seems to know or be able to provide proper instructions for installing a TV server after installing media portal...
So I have an HDHR which has dual network tuners. I have a WHS server that is always on. I want to put the media portal TV...
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I do remember people in outer London using Nova-T cards to receive the Freeview HD trial a couple of years back. As PD says, it is just a matter of having the right codec to decode the transmission.
I do remember people in outer London using Nova-T cards to receive the Freeview HD trial a couple of years back. As PD says, it...
This may be a stupid question but... Can standard DVB-T cards like the Hauppauge WinTV-NOVA-T pick up both MPEG2 and MPEG4 (264)...
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I have narrowed it down to 3. ASUS P5Q-EM , ASUS P5N7A-VM, and GIGABYTE GA-E7AUM-DS2H. Basically I am looking for a reason to really favor one over the others. All three have HDMI built in with the ability to send Dolby True HD and DTS MA (although at a lesser bit rate?). Please list your opinions, and if I should be...
I have narrowed it down to 3. ASUS P5Q-EM , ASUS P5N7A-VM, and GIGABYTE GA-E7AUM-DS2H. Basically I am looking for a reason to...
I have narrowed it down to 3. ASUS P5Q-EM , ASUS P5N7A-VM, and GIGABYTE GA-E7AUM-DS2H. Basically I am looking for a reason to...
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I just got a quad core pentium based NUC (https://www.scan.co.uk/products/intel-pinnacle-canyon-nuc-kit-(barebones)-quad-core-pentium-n3700-4k-video-output-ddr3l-up-to-8gb-4x) with 8Gb RAM and a 64Gb SSD (crucial) and it seems to work absolutely fine with everything i've thrown at it so far. High bitrate 1080p works fine, live TV...
I just got a quad core pentium based NUC...
Hello, I'm looking for something really small to use Mediaportal with. Are there any NUC Users here who use it with Mediaportal...
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Vise versa would be nice, yes :)
Vise versa would be nice, yes :)
Hi all, I am starting a new HTPC Project, and this time I would like to seperate the server from the client. Now, as the title...
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MP1 MP2 which htpc cases ? DE
Hello Which htpc cases are the best match for media portal? Very important for me is that remote controls work properly with MP and that LCD, VFD... display information properly. I would like to control htpc only with remote control (after set up), that means power on and off, playing dvd, x264, blu ray with remote and then...
Hello Which htpc cases are the best match for media portal? Very important for me is that remote controls work properly with...
Hello Which htpc cases are the best match for media portal? Very important for me is that remote controls work properly with...
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NEC 3520 here, and never heard it! I can recommend this one, since it never has any problems with whatever CD / DVD format you put in there! It can read everything, just as it can write everything.
NEC 3520 here, and never heard it! I can recommend this one, since it never has any problems with whatever CD / DVD format you...
I plan to build a quiet HTPC. I have some ideas on most of the components, but which DVD should I chose? I've never had a quiet...
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Try this one i think it have both The page says it have both. http://www.edbpriser.dk/Products/Listprices.asp?ID=200870
Try this one i think it have both The page says it have both. http://www.edbpriser.dk/Products/Listprices.asp?ID=200870
Hi, I want to get started. Think the first thing I am gonna need is a DVB-T stick to my laptop. But which one??? I would like...
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so even this config is not working....God hasnt helped me
so even this config is not working....God hasnt helped me
maybe this would be good to make sticky thread please can you everyone write here your configuration that is working perfectly (or...
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Does'nt anyone have an opinion on this ?
Does'nt anyone have an opinion on this ?
Hi, I have spend a lot of time trying to find the right barebone for my HTPC project. I keep returning to ASUS Pundit-R, but...
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Hi all, I'm going to buy a new board for receive Analog, DVB-T and DVB-S all in one and I have seen LifeView Trio... Is the better? Is full compatible with MP? There are fully functional better alternatives?? Thanks to all in advance, Dado
Hi all, I'm going to buy a new board for receive Analog, DVB-T and DVB-S all in one and I have seen LifeView Trio... Is the...
Hi all, I'm going to buy a new board for receive Analog, DVB-T and DVB-S all in one and I have seen LifeView Trio... Is the...
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MP1 MP2 which ATSC card? DE
/jumps in car, braveing Utah drivers for $60 card
/jumps in car, braveing Utah drivers for $60 card
I'm trying to decide between the VBox 150, VBox 3560, or Hauppauge HVR-1600. Any suggestions? I plan on using the card with TV3...
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I would also suggest 2xHauppage 500MCE, the hauppage line is extremely well supported in MP. However, i would also suggest moving to digital TV ;)
I would also suggest 2xHauppage 500MCE, the hauppage line is extremely well supported in MP. However, i would also suggest moving...
I've decided to turn my HTPC into a PVR. I've been playing with XBMC alot, which led me to mediaportal. My question is what...
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As you also have a Mega PC: Can you tell me what Radeon 9600 card you exactly own? I'm unsure which cards fit in the case. And: Anybody uses successful an All in one card?
As you also have a Mega PC: Can you tell me what Radeon 9600 card you exactly own? I'm unsure which cards fit in the case. And...
Hi all! I own a MSI Mega 651. I want to upgrade with an all in one card which has a good and by Mediaportal fully supported...
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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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Seen it on www.vendur.no , but stiff prices.... I know they come boundled with the PVR-150 non-MCE, but not the MCE ver., right? Anybody with any good ideas? All scandinavian shops will probably do...
Seen it on www.vendur.no , but stiff prices.... I know they come boundled with the PVR-150 non-MCE, but not the MCE ver., right...
Seen it on www.vendur.no , but stiff prices.... I know they come boundled with the PVR-150 non-MCE, but not the MCE ver., right...
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Also check your DVB-T Signal strength? Ours used to do that because its split so many times that a booster fixed it completely.
Also check your DVB-T Signal strength? Ours used to do that because its split so many times that a booster fixed it completely.
I am having a few problems with Media Portal in that the TV can be a bit jerky on fast moving bits. Now my current setup is a Dell...
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Hello, I think it is not a Mediaportal proiblem, because it happens in another programs. But maybe you have an solution for this. I have connected my Ion 330 Pc Over HDMI with my AVR Onkyo TX SR606 and a LG TV. I use Windows 7 and have the actually Driver form Nvidia. When I will listen to Music with the TV is off, it doesn't...
Hello, I think it is not a Mediaportal proiblem, because it happens in another programs. But maybe you have an solution for this...
Hello, I think it is not a Mediaportal proiblem, because it happens in another programs. But maybe you have an solution for this...
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Hello, I'm building a MP system, and I would like to know what is the best LCD/VFD? Best looking Easist to configure Thanks
Hello, I'm building a MP system, and I would like to know what is the best LCD/VFD? Best looking Easist to configure...
Hello, I'm building a MP system, and I would like to know what is the best LCD/VFD? Best looking Easist to configure...
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I currently have a Dvico Dual 1, and can't get the internal header to work so have to have external cables :( Anyhow I was thinking of getting another dual card and was considering the Nova-t 500. Anyone got any thoughts on what Dvico's "HDTV" label actually means, and if the Nova-t is just as capable? I ask because whilst I...
I currently have a Dvico Dual 1, and can't get the internal header to work so have to have external cables :( Anyhow I was...
Hi all, just in the process of working out all my components for my first HTPC but can't decide on what the best duel DVB-T card...
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When I researched, I read a bit from www.htpcnews.com, esp. the proven hardware list. It's a bit out of date now, but still, some great info.
When I researched, I read a bit from www.htpcnews.com, esp. the proven hardware list. It's a bit out of date now, but still, some...
Hi - I'm wondering what a good spec would be for a HTPC - something that is going to get a resonable amount of longevity without...
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