MY Top4 Newb Questions (1 Viewer)

[silentman]

This software is so awesome. I cannot describe how cool it is. Just wanted to say tell everyone how great it is. Now I just have a few quesitons

1.) what is the best remote to use with media-portal. I have already had about 15 requests to build people mediacenter pc's, but I want to get a good remote. Any suggestions or opinions on which remote is the best.
I bought a antec fusion remote black case for client, because they loved the style, but it's remote is built for IMON HD or something.

2.) What is the easiest way to change the "My Music" and "My Video" titles on the main screen of MP?

3.) If I have 3 HD tv's in my house, and I am just going to be viewing DVD's and listening to music, should I just build one big media center server, and then just have everyone feed off of that one. Do I need to hook up to GIG network at house, or will wireless be efficient.

4.) What are everyone's favorite cases they have used?

Thanks for everyone's help.

MP Rocks, donations are coming in left and right.

 

[scottieone]

I just got the Harmony 880 Remote but have not installed it yet, I have my three machines wired have not tried a wireless network yet. This is a great Program... I have been using mini atx cases so far have not tried the Media Center case yet. I have 250 mvoies stored as avi files... and plays great.

 

[joostzilla]

1. I tried several remote controls with MP. By far the best universal remote at this time is the Logitech Harmony One. Use it with a cheap Microsoft Mediacenter remote and ir receiver (loose the remote and use only the receiver)

2. I changed the names in Mediaportal/Language/strings_**.xml (**= your language)

3. Dont know, sorry

4. I use the Cooler Master Centurion 5. Very versatile at a reasonable price. I put in a Raidsonic ICY DOCK MB-453SPF with room for 3 x HD

 

[Kossu]

1. The Antec Fusion receiver is a piece of shit, I got an Antec 430 black, with an Ir receiver. I first bought a microsoft remote thing, that had a receiver. It works great with mediaportal, however last week I bought an harmony 555 which is a very leet remote, especially if u have a lot of other devices to control. However the Microsoft remote thing with receiver is like 25 dollars. So definently money wise the best choise.

2. Look above

3. Well wouldnt u need 4 mediacenters then in total? Wireless would be enough for it though, since N can theoretically go 300mbps

4. Antec Fusion, the display LCD display is shit, tho the VFD is quite good