Re: Next project

[Paul Murgatroyd <yahoogroups@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Steve,

If you don=B9t mind me asking... Wheres the PowerMate coming from?

I've looked all over and cant one find one anywhere in the UK... :-(

Thanks

paul


On 7/6/03 10:45 pm, "Steve Morgan" <steve@xxxxxxx> wrote:

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Don McAllister [mailto:donmc@xxxxxxx]
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>> Software?
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> Hadn't really give it much thought, over and above PowerDVD that comes
> with the Radeon. I might write some bespoke stuff yet.
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>> Looks a serious piece of kit Steve!
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> 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
> ;-)
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> 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.
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>> I'd recommend TheaterTek for DVD playback - it must be good I
>> bought a copy :-) Great for sorting out aspect ratios
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> Yeah? Just had a quick look at their website and it looks vaguely
> interesting. I'll have to give it a try.
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>> 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.
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> 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.
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>> Also, check out myHTPC as a great front end.
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> 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.
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> Regards,
> Steve
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