Hey Guys,
My system is listed as below. I was wondering what kind of tuner would be best for me to purchase to receive HDTV content, as I understand it will never be possible for us to purchase those Digital CableCARD Tuners without buying form an OEM. What would be the best alternative, the ATI Wonder 650 (allows OTA ATSC)?
My PC is placed about 50 ft away from my TV (PC in library and TV in living room). I am planning on using long component cables to connect out of my video card (using HDTV dongle that came with my card) into my living room. What is the maximum res this will allow on my TV? I heard going DVI would be better, but DVI 50 feet is something like $80 for a cord. I really want to keep my PC in my library for studying but utilize the dual view to watch movies in my living room so I guess moving the PC closer isnt an option.
I really want to be able to have a networked system like this to play back movies/pictures/music. I was never able to purchase a modded XBox with media center to do this kind of stuff and it seems they are no longer being sold now as the 360 is out. I was also looking into apple TV but it seems I would have to have an indepth knowledge of modding to be able to allow that system to play divx files.
Please let me know what you guys think. Thanks!
My system is listed as below. I was wondering what kind of tuner would be best for me to purchase to receive HDTV content, as I understand it will never be possible for us to purchase those Digital CableCARD Tuners without buying form an OEM. What would be the best alternative, the ATI Wonder 650 (allows OTA ATSC)?
My PC is placed about 50 ft away from my TV (PC in library and TV in living room). I am planning on using long component cables to connect out of my video card (using HDTV dongle that came with my card) into my living room. What is the maximum res this will allow on my TV? I heard going DVI would be better, but DVI 50 feet is something like $80 for a cord. I really want to keep my PC in my library for studying but utilize the dual view to watch movies in my living room so I guess moving the PC closer isnt an option.
I really want to be able to have a networked system like this to play back movies/pictures/music. I was never able to purchase a modded XBox with media center to do this kind of stuff and it seems they are no longer being sold now as the 360 is out. I was also looking into apple TV but it seems I would have to have an indepth knowledge of modding to be able to allow that system to play divx files.
Please let me know what you guys think. Thanks!