Htpc

Jaff · 25th September 2005, 9:18 AM

Hi guys,

I'm looking at purchasing a Home Theatre PC to connect to my tv so that I can watch MPG's on my bigscreen TV, and also use it as an MP3 player via the HTS as well.

I've been looking at the Shuttle PC's and the MSI Mega PC's - obviously I need to add in CPU, RAM, HDD and better graphics if I want to. What else would I need to get? Judging from it's specs I will need to chuck on an OS.

My other main question - is it possible to control these units via remote control? What I really would like is if I can put the unit next to the DVD player and just mash a few buttons on a control and be watching an MPG file or listening to audio.

Hope this makes sense!

Jaff

bYrd · 25th September 2005, 2:29 PM

Gday Jaff,

Answering your Q about removes, the MSI HTPC includes a remote that isn't bad. Shuttle machines don't, ATI's remote wonder can be used. I've got one and it has a nice quality feel about it, but it only supports programs for which plugins are written - but that includes most of the big apps.

Otherwise, you could get a TV card and see if you can use it's remote within other apps.

JB

Jaff · 25th September 2005, 5:40 PM

Ok sounds like the MSI is the go then. Thanks for the reply!

25th September 2005, 9:18 AM	#1
Jaff Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: St Peters, NSW Posts: 3,951	Htpc Hi guys, I'm looking at purchasing a Home Theatre PC to connect to my tv so that I can watch MPG's on my bigscreen TV, and also use it as an MP3 player via the HTS as well. I've been looking at the Shuttle PC's and the MSI Mega PC's - obviously I need to add in CPU, RAM, HDD and better graphics if I want to. What else would I need to get? Judging from it's specs I will need to chuck on an OS. My other main question - is it possible to control these units via remote control? What I really would like is if I can put the unit next to the DVD player and just mash a few buttons on a control and be watching an MPG file or listening to audio. Hope this makes sense! Jaff __________________ Got hangover? Click for almost 1,001 cures \| "Maybe he is from the International Pretentious Association, and he’s here to remove your goatee."

25th September 2005, 2:29 PM	#2
bYrd Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NE Melbourne Posts: 1,319	Gday Jaff, Answering your Q about removes, the MSI HTPC includes a remote that isn't bad. Shuttle machines don't, ATI's remote wonder can be used. I've got one and it has a nice quality feel about it, but it only supports programs for which plugins are written - but that includes most of the big apps. Otherwise, you could get a TV card and see if you can use it's remote within other apps. JB __________________ MacTalk Australia

25th September 2005, 5:40 PM	#3
Jaff Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: St Peters, NSW Posts: 3,951	Ok sounds like the MSI is the go then. Thanks for the reply! __________________ Got hangover? Click for almost 1,001 cures \| "Maybe he is from the International Pretentious Association, and he’s here to remove your goatee."