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<blockquote data-quote="r2vape" data-source="post: 278666" data-attributes="member: 78137">Hey Everyone,This software is excellent.I had borrowed from work a Shuttle S32G2 to test this functionality with and was so impressed I have ordered my own hardware.It was basic speed hardware but proved it worked.core2duo 1.8ghz, 1gig ram, vga out, intel onboard graphics, GMA3100?This played 1080P mkv content wonderfully.&nbsp; No skipping or stuttering.&nbsp; However, i could only use stereo audio outHardware purchased:Dual Hybrid S2 pci-e card from DigitalNow - tested and fully supported by MediaPortalMicrosoft Media Center keyboard and iR remote - tested and fully supported (I use a Harmony 728 to emulate the remote)Shuttle S33G5 - 1gig ram, windows xp, core2duo 2.4ghz, dvd burner, optical out/sp-dif out, HDMI...640gig WD hdd (the new 2 platter drive)This HTPC will also be used for Ultrastar (open source Singstar clone) and that is the reason for the keyboard.After playing with the test equipment, browsing the web from the couch is so much fun - for my wife.&nbsp; I get to continue playing games instead of alt-tabbing for the banking or something <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />I am so impressed with the progress of HTPCs in general I wonder why i never got into it sooner.One remote.One device.One set of cabling to the tv and amp.So neat and tidy.XP Media center does not compare to what MediaPortal can do.Anyway, I will update you when the hardware gets here and i can install it!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="r2vape, post: 278666, member: 78137"] Hey Everyone, This software is excellent. I had borrowed from work a Shuttle S32G2 to test this functionality with and was so impressed I have ordered my own hardware. It was basic speed hardware but proved it worked. core2duo 1.8ghz, 1gig ram, vga out, intel onboard graphics, GMA3100? This played 1080P mkv content wonderfully. No skipping or stuttering. However, i could only use stereo audio out Hardware purchased: Dual Hybrid S2 pci-e card from DigitalNow - tested and fully supported by MediaPortal Microsoft Media Center keyboard and iR remote - tested and fully supported (I use a Harmony 728 to emulate the remote) Shuttle S33G5 - 1gig ram, windows xp, core2duo 2.4ghz, dvd burner, optical out/sp-dif out, HDMI... 640gig WD hdd (the new 2 platter drive) This HTPC will also be used for Ultrastar (open source Singstar clone) and that is the reason for the keyboard. After playing with the test equipment, browsing the web from the couch is so much fun - for my wife. I get to continue playing games instead of alt-tabbing for the banking or something :) I am so impressed with the progress of HTPCs in general I wonder why i never got into it sooner. One remote. One device. One set of cabling to the tv and amp. So neat and tidy. XP Media center does not compare to what MediaPortal can do. Anyway, I will update you when the hardware gets here and i can install it! [/QUOTE]

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