Re: [uka_d] Mini-mac as a (kind of) HTPC

[Chris Hunter <cjhunter@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'd go 'Mac ... there's less help available on the 'web, because of
its
lower take-up, but then there are also less problems to fix, so 'less
need for help !   I've always found Apple Discussions a good place to go
- http://discussions.apple.com/index.jspa?ft=y

Chris




Tony wrote:

> > 'just an old two-page CRT ... doing it today, I'd go for one
> > of the Apple LCD screens, perhaps the 23", 'though the
30"
> > would be nice !
>
> Thanks Chris
>
> I've managed to solve my problem thankfully. I'd been searching the
> web for
> articles related to the mini-mac, when I widened the search to just
> macs in
> general I found someone who'd posted the settings I needed for
> reswitchx for
> use with the projector I have (sony vpl-hs10)
>
> The output is excellent now :-)
>
> I also loaded the same dvd in my sony dvd player (a really decent one
> connected via component out) and froze both on the same approximate
frame
> for direct comparison. The mac output via dvi is noticably superior to
the
> dvd player, which surprised me somewhat - though I guess maybe it
> shouldn't?
>
> Problem now is do I buy another mac, or go for a PC... I need to be
> able to
> program up some control on whatever type I use (mainly mount iso image
and
> start playing). I already have the code written for the pc, but know
> nothing
> about programming anything up for the mac :-(
>
> Many thanks
> Tony