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<blockquote data-quote="jahutch" data-source="post: 26986" data-attributes="member: 16670"><p>I too have interest in this subject. I have been looking at building an HTPC (mostly from parts I currently have), and I like the MCE2005 interface/ease of use, but the cost is a turnoff. Also, its inability to use FFDShow is a problem for me as well (I'd at least like to try this out after hearing about how much it improves DVD - though I'm lost as to what settings to use!)</p><p></p><p>A few questions:</p><p></p><p>1) How difficult is it, in a normal situation, to set up? Ive heard of nightmares with things like MythTV.. so I'm hoping this isn't quite so difficult.</p><p></p><p>2) Is the Hauppauge PVR 150MCE a good choice for this software?</p><p></p><p>3) Can I use the Microsoft MCE Remote and IR Blaster (not needed currently, but will need later) with this software? I will be running it on XP Pro, SP 2.</p><p></p><p>4) How does the TV picture quality compare to MCE2005?</p><p></p><p>5) Any suggestions on FFDShow settings to use? This will be a nice standard def TV for now - later I will be using a Sony KDF-E42A10.</p><p></p><p>Thanks!</p><p></p><p>(and sorry to the OP, I didn't mean to hijack your thread.. =( )</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jahutch, post: 26986, member: 16670"] I too have interest in this subject. I have been looking at building an HTPC (mostly from parts I currently have), and I like the MCE2005 interface/ease of use, but the cost is a turnoff. Also, its inability to use FFDShow is a problem for me as well (I'd at least like to try this out after hearing about how much it improves DVD - though I'm lost as to what settings to use!) A few questions: 1) How difficult is it, in a normal situation, to set up? Ive heard of nightmares with things like MythTV.. so I'm hoping this isn't quite so difficult. 2) Is the Hauppauge PVR 150MCE a good choice for this software? 3) Can I use the Microsoft MCE Remote and IR Blaster (not needed currently, but will need later) with this software? I will be running it on XP Pro, SP 2. 4) How does the TV picture quality compare to MCE2005? 5) Any suggestions on FFDShow settings to use? This will be a nice standard def TV for now - later I will be using a Sony KDF-E42A10. Thanks! (and sorry to the OP, I didn't mean to hijack your thread.. =( ) [/QUOTE]
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