RE: Next project

["Steve Morgan" <steve@xxxxxxx>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Don McAllister [mailto:donmc@xxxxxxx]
>
> Software?

Hadn't really give it much thought, over and above PowerDVD that comes
with the Radeon. I might write some bespoke stuff yet.

> Looks a serious piece of kit Steve!

Oh dear, does it? I was intending to build something that was just a bit
of a laugh, really. Watercooling & overclocking - yeah, that'll do it
;-)

I'm using the Bluetooth desktop and Hitachi TFT on my old machine at
this very minute. Very nice, so far - though the key layout on the
keyboard is a bit strange. Takes some extra effort to hit the right
krys.

> I'd recommend TheaterTek for DVD playback - it must be good I
> bought a copy :-) Great for sorting out aspect ratios

Yeah? Just had a quick look at their website and it looks vaguely
interesting. I'll have to give it a try.

> Also, take a look at Powerstrip to create a custom resolution
> to match the PC with the native resolution of the PJ(?) for a
> pixel perfect picture.

CRT, not PJ. I downloaded Powerstrip t'other day and had a play with it
on here - I'm sure it'll be of use.

> Also, check out myHTPC as a great front end.

Again, had a quick shufftie recently and it worthy of closer inspection.
To be honest, I'm not entirely sure how much time my HTPC will spend
being an HTPC - I already have a DVD player and modded Xbox under the
TV. The ability to run other apps on the big screen may be of greater
benefit (like surfing). I mainly wanted to build a decent spec machine
in a nice looking box that could turn it's hand to anything - including
Home Theatre. I think I'm on the right road.

Regards,
Steve