RE: [OT] Alternative to MCE?

["Paul Gale" <groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Same here - but I use Sky+ (wouldn't be without it!). Just wanted a good
player.

Paul.



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> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Mal Lansell
> Sent: 26 August 2005 19:46
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ukha_d] [OT] Alternative to MCE?
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> I agree - that's why I don't use any of the PVR features of Media
> Portal.  I just use my HTPC as a player - pictures, music, DVD files,
> and MAME.  I'm not to bothered with PVR - when Sky HD comes out next
> year I'll be signing up and using its built in PVR features.
> Until then, it's the trusty VCR for me ;-)
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> Mal
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> aashram wrote:
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> >I tried most of the pvr software out there and always come back to
using
> >my trusty tivo. nothing touches it in my view. I have just tested
eyetv
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> >on a mac which is probably a close second in reliablity and
stablity.
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> >From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx on behalf of Simon Ryley
> >Sent: Fri 26/08/2005 10:08
> >To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> >Subject: Re: [ukha_d] [OT] Alternative to MCE?
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> >www.gbpvr.com
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> >Runs on a windows box, supports analogue, DVB-T and starting to
support
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> >I've been running it for about a year without too many problems.
> >Support forums are very good.
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> >>I've been playing with Media Portal for a while now. It is
good, and
> >>getting better with each new release. The only issue I had was
that it
> >>took too long to change channels on the TV, but I only use my
HPTC for
> >>playback these days (no PVR), so it's not been a problem . The
big plus
> >>feature for me is the ability to play DVDs (with menus) from a
network
> >>share, without the need to mount an ISO or install server
software. I
> >>just rip my DVDs to the server and Media Portal plays them.
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> >>Mal
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> >>>Can anyone recommend an alternative to MCE - is Media
Portal any good?
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