Raduque
Lifer
- Aug 22, 2004
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I use 7MC and FFDShow handles the heavy lifting. I'm pretty sure I'm using a build that works with dual-core and uses hardware acceleration. I have AC3 filter installed, but since I switched to HDMI w/audio, I don't know if it's being used anymore.
HTPC's are about ease of use, first and foremost. Getting everything integrated and working from a single, usable on TV's, from 10+ feet away User Interface is what's key. I've had people who have never used a computer in their life, pick up my HTPC remote and start watching TV or network-stored movies within seconds. They would not be able to do that your way.
It may take more work in the beginning to setup, but once it's done, the end product works, and works well.
Suit yourself, I just don't see the point in, after having went through the pain of organising your media folders properly, having to use a crippled player just so I can get that GUI-induced euphoria. To me the home theatre experience is all about the media and simple ways to play them. I think XBMC has a lot of potential to become a good all-around media player (version 11 for instance has some very yummy audio visualisations which have me tempted to ditch foobar), it's just so remote control-oriented at this stage that it hurts its functionality for demanding users like me.
HTPC's are about ease of use, first and foremost. Getting everything integrated and working from a single, usable on TV's, from 10+ feet away User Interface is what's key. I've had people who have never used a computer in their life, pick up my HTPC remote and start watching TV or network-stored movies within seconds. They would not be able to do that your way.
It may take more work in the beginning to setup, but once it's done, the end product works, and works well.