Patrick takes you through the steps of adding Blu-Ray playback to your Home Theatre PC, and highlights the issues you need to be aware of before you take the plunge.
With Blu-Ray drives selling for as little as $129 it makes sense to include one in your next HTPC build. You'll get access to true 1080p content unmolested by digital TV providers and provide justification for that pricey HDTV you just bought. Adding Blu-Ray isn't rocket science, but it does have its share of potential pitfalls. So follow along as Pat breaks it down for you in simple and easy-to-understand steps.
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Posted by Taomyn on 07/19/2008 at 03:04:37 am in Systm
"OMG i cant believe that you did this, you totally skimped on the audio, and you go on so much about how you love audio!
you need HDMI 1.3 to output the audio, as of yet there are NO soundcards that out put audio on a computer.
what is the point of high definition video, without high definition audio.
you also failed to mention that you will not only need to have a HD TV, but also a nice new amplifier capable of accepting the new high definition audio (once soundcards come out with hdmi).
there are alot of movies with just a Dolby TrueHD audio stream, meaning that you will have to listen to it in STEREO (using spdif). ugh!"
No, 1.3 is not required for HD audio, though HDMI is as SPDIF does not have the bandwidth for anything above 5.1
I also believe there are plenty of HDMI output sound/video cards plus plenty of motherboards that have HDMI with audio, I personally use an ASUS P5E-VM HDMI which has HDMI that pumps out 7.1 quite nicely.
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Posted by KlipschFan on 07/13/2008 at 03:31:36 pm in Systm
I just saw several YouTube videos showing how to install YellowDog or Ubuntu on a PS3. Instead of making a HTPC BluRay capable, why not make a BluRay player a HTPC? If you can get an 80GB PS3 for around $500, wouldn't that be a fantastic starting point? I understand that a SATA 150 laptop drive is compatible. With all those processors and 4 USB slots, I imagine you could have a pretty kickass computer.
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Posted by Dark_Shroud on 07/12/2008 at 04:52:32 pm in Systm
My first DVD Burner was $400. I have it sitting in a drawer since it's very slow at reading & burning and it can't even handle duel layer discs. My LG that I currently use and love can now be had for just a little more than $20 when I paid $65 for it after tax. :rolleyes: Oh well.
I enjoyed this episode but it will be awhile before I get a BD burner. I'll probably pick up a reader by the end of this year though.
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Posted by davmoo on 07/12/2008 at 02:33:58 pm in Systm
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I was as excited as Robert was...I paid $315 for my first DVD burner, and even that was a discounted price because it was "open box". That ate a big enough hole in my wallet that I was almost afraid to put it in my PC and risk bricking it!
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Posted by MasterQ on 07/11/2008 at 06:47:50 pm in Systm
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Blue Ray DVDR+? Blu-Rays have nothing to do with DVD. I'm assuming you mean Blu-Ray recordable discs, but there's not even a BD+R (yet?)
I don't think a spindle of BD-Rs will be in a resonable price range for about a year. Last time I checked at Best Buy they were $25 for ONE single-layer BD-R (25 gigs). $1/GB is extremely expensive for one-time-write optical disc.
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Posted by Guytheninja on 07/10/2008 at 07:35:07 pm in Systm
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Seriously, and you will probably be able to buy 100 Blue Ray DVDR+ (100Gig) packs for 30 dollars. :D at Costco and Sams
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Posted by PizzaCat on 07/10/2008 at 06:16:54 pm in Systm
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i am in the same boat atm (cept im 6.1 and no stand alone) and unless ive got mine set up wrong, it sounds awfull, it just doesnt sound right, it sounds very back heavy.
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Posted by rollnpc1 on 07/10/2008 at 11:39:15 am in Systm
Did anyone notice that installing the CyberLink Plugin for the remote installs a link to an adult related website in your c:\program files\media center plugins\ folder?
the link is "Sexy Lingerie, Sexy Costumes, Sheer Lingerie, Bridal Lingerie, Adult Costumes Keepitintimate.url" which goes to "*link*
Forgot to mention the naughty easter eggs in the video!
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Posted by zorgul on 07/10/2008 at 10:25:42 am in Systm
"OMG i cant believe that you did this, you totally skimped on the audio, and you go on so much about how you love audio!
you need HDMI 1.3 to output the audio, as of yet there are NO soundcards that out put audio on a computer.
what is the point of high definition video, without high definition audio.
you also failed to mention that you will not only need to have a HD TV, but also a nice new amplifier capable of accepting the new high definition audio (once soundcards come out with hdmi).
there are alot of movies with just a Dolby TrueHD audio stream, meaning that you will have to listen to it in STEREO (using spdif). ugh!"
If you have 5.1 sound card, can you output your DD TrueHD and DTS MA HD via the analog output? I'm doing this with my Blu-Ray and HD DVD standalon e player to connect to my receiver via the 5.1 analog input. My receiver only support DD and DTS.
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Posted by PizzaCat on 07/10/2008 at 08:58:02 am in Systm
OMG i cant believe that you did this, you totally skimped on the audio, and you go on so much about how you love audio!
you need HDMI 1.3 to output the audio, as of yet there are NO soundcards that out put audio on a computer.
what is the point of high definition video, without high definition audio.
you also failed to mention that you will not only need to have a HD TV, but also a nice new amplifier capable of accepting the new high definition audio (once soundcards come out with hdmi).
there are alot of movies with just a Dolby TrueHD audio stream, meaning that you will have to listen to it in STEREO (using spdif). ugh!
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