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WHS, user friendly and open source, loads of plugins etc and freeOriginally posted by dandcg View PostWho has time? Who has time? But then if we do not ever take time, how can we ever have time?Comment
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Plex - but will require a macmini or hackintosh. Pair it with a Harmony One, and it's absolutely outstanding.And the lord said unto John; "come forth and receive eternal life." But John came fifth and won a toaster.Comment
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PS3
Has the added benefit that it'll play the occasional game as well (when the wife isn't on it)Coffee's for closersComment
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The background noise these things make is pretty annoying when watching vids.Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostPS3
Has the added benefit that it'll play the occasional game as well (when the wife isn't on it)
I've just got a PS3 slim and though it's not as bad as the original, it's still like having a Henry Hoover under the telly.Comment
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can't say I've really noticed mine that much.... probably have the TV on too loudOriginally posted by vandiss View PostThe background noise these things make is pretty annoying when watching vids.
I've just got a PS3 slim and though it's not as bad as the original, it's still like having a Henry Hoover under the telly.
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Go to the cinema??Originally posted by norrahe View PostAny recommendations? Just doesn't seem to be up to par.
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yep!Originally posted by Spacecadet View Postcan't say I've really noticed mine that much.... probably have the TV on too loud
Also you'll find the xbox sounds like it's about to take off when watching films.Comment
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after all that the damned media pc has died on me!
blue screen of death
gives me an excuse to buy some new stuff and upgrade thingsComment
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GBPVR ?
I'm currently investigating getting a media PC in to replace my DVD & PVR.
I've got a box running Windows 7 Media Centre at the moment and I'm quite impressed.
It does however have its limitations, e.g.
- no Blu Ray playback - need software for that (PowerDVD)
- can only switch DVD region 5 times - need software for that (anyDVD HD)
- can't record multiple channels on the same multiplex even though you are decoding it (which is why I'm going to be looking at what GBPVR can do)
This board is quite useful:
http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-cinema-pcs/Last edited by FarmerPalmer; 8 November 2009, 16:14.Comment
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