blu-ray

[nairi]

That's just sick, and I mean it in a good way.

[DominO123]

I don't have any experience with htpc..., but Sip, this is basically what I want to do, preferably on a Linux (I don't want to pay for the OS of a computer which aim will be to connect on a TV and soundsystem)

 

One program which take WMP standards, Real standards, .mov of Quicktime etc. I want to be able to open that computer which will automatically open me a page with menues of what I want to do (This I know how to do), then I choose TV channels and can from then on choose channels I have selected from sites I have previously selected. I want a pocess which will individually make them full screen etc.

 

Is this the sort of stuff you did with your computer? What player did you choose?

[Dynaman]

Nairi:

 

HDMI = High Definition Multimedia Interface

 

Blue Ray has a definition of 1080p .. That's 1080 lines of resolution, with a progressive scan technique. This allows for a picture that does don't jitter or flash as much when your eye moves across the screen. A BR payer will downconvert to 720 if need be, but there is no going back in my opinion. When HD2 comes out in a few years, you will double the 1080 res.

 

I suggest getting a HDTV with a 1080P spec., HDMI inputs, and optical outputs. Stay with LCD and not plasma... there are issues with plasma.

 

Also to do this right, get an A/V receiver and use a 5.1 speaker set up. It is the only way to watch movies nowadays, otherwise you will be missing a lot.

 

If you need more help let me know, or email me directly.

 

Aram