Media Center PC

[inveterate]

Where do i get the Remote and stuff that makes it turn on and open applications and such,, are they kits? or are they specific to each computer Case

 

[Traire]

Click Me

 

[HDTVMan]

Originally posted by: Traire
Click Me

I second that one. I have an ATI HDTV wonder and the RF remote I prefer over the IR one. Otherwise you have to buy a fancy case which will run you something like 130.00 which is just BS.

With the RF remote you can hide the PC because it works through the walls.

 

[rbV5]

Actually, for MCE, I prefer the MCE remote over the ATI RW, even if it is IR vs the RW's FM. It comes with the receiver unit (you don't need any expensive case), and also a pair of IR blaster for your STB if you need it. Unless you plan on changing channels in the next room, I'd go with the MCE remote...its made for MCE.

 

[inveterate]

Guys I dont' plan on Using Microsoft Media Center,, that seems a pain in the ass OS,, I'll be using XP pro instead,, But the MOST important feature i want is to have the REMOTE Turn on my computer.. Can these remotes that u showed me do that without media center OS,,, I was looking at t he Firefly remote that zoom player has an Ad for....

Features Requirement: Turn on computer,, Turn off computer
File Browsing
Works in other room...

 

[rbV5]

You don't want the media Center remote if you aren't using Media Center.

XP MCE is no PITA however, its the most user friendly/stable PVR GUI available. I'd definately consider it strongly if you are talking kids and family use.

 

[HDTVMan]

Originally posted by: rbV5
You don't want the media Center remote if you aren't using Media Center.

XP MCE is no PITA however, its the most user friendly/stable PVR GUI available. I'd definately consider it strongly if you are talking kids and family use.

Ultimate TV was significantly better despite MCE being a later product.

MCE will probably get it right in the next release. But then X-Box 360 will be in the living room instead.

 

[rbV5]

Originally posted by: HDTVMan

Originally posted by: rbV5
You don't want the media Center remote if you aren't using Media Center.

XP MCE is no PITA however, its the most user friendly/stable PVR GUI available. I'd definately consider it strongly if you are talking kids and family use.

Ultimate TV was significantly better despite MCE being a later product.

MCE will probably get it right in the next release. But then X-Box 360 will be in the living room instead.

Ultimate TV is a Direct TV product that charges you a monthly fee, MCE 2005 is an OS + Multimedia suite for the PC.

Does it support your DVD library?
Does it support your Video Library?
Does it suppoort your Music Library?
Does it support your HDTV programming/recording?
FM Radio?
Weather Reports?
Netflix?
DVD burning?

It seems to be geared more like TIVO to me, requires a subscription seems to fall way short from MCE's full feature set but looks like a decent TV solution if you're going satellite. IMO, MCE got it right THIS time, and it will likely only get better.I don't really see them a competing in the same space.

 

[HDTVMan]

Originally posted by: rbV5

Originally posted by: HDTVMan

Originally posted by: rbV5
You don't want the media Center remote if you aren't using Media Center.

XP MCE is no PITA however, its the most user friendly/stable PVR GUI available. I'd definately consider it strongly if you are talking kids and family use.

Ultimate TV was significantly better despite MCE being a later product.

MCE will probably get it right in the next release. But then X-Box 360 will be in the living room instead.

Ultimate TV is a Direct TV product that charges you a monthly fee, MCE 2005 is an OS + Multimedia suite for the PC.

Does it support your DVD library?
Does it support your Video Library?
Does it suppoort your Music Library?
Does it support your HDTV programming/recording?
FM Radio?
Weather Reports?
Netflix?
DVD burning?

It seems to be geared more like TIVO to me, requires a subscription seems to fall way short from MCE's full feature set but looks like a decent TV solution if you're going satellite. IMO, MCE got it right THIS time, and it will likely only get better.I don't really see them a competing in the same space.

No I have an XBOX with Mod Chip which supports all video formats not just Microsoft ones.
And for HD I have IODATA link player 2 which I stream HD video content to.

What I was getting at is the MCE doesnt support enough products especially the most popular ones like the ATI HDTV Wonder. But I am hoping next version will.

I am also hoping that the XBOX 360 supports HD-DVD otherwise I will be very dissapointed.

 

[inveterate]

I C,, umm so how bout the remote that can do the stuff,, cuz tehy dont' really specify if they can turn on the computer, which is quite important

 

[EatSpam]

Originally posted by: inveterate
Where do i get the Remote and stuff that makes it turn on and open applications and such,, are they kits? or are they specific to each computer Case

This is what I use: http://www.vendur.no/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=214

Works well, attaches to an internal USB port, the PSU's +5VSB line, and inbetween the powerswitch and the motherboard. I had to order from them because I couldn't find a US vendor...