Computer to TV devices? in Audio/Video Chat http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r21010156 en Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:58:47 EDT Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:58:47 EDT Re: Computer to TV devices? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21020115 JeedaiKnight : Yeah, I have an Xbox360 that I've thought of using...but my main compy is a Mac, and they don't play as nicely together as I'd like. I think retrofitting my "gaming" pc to an HTPC is probably still my best option.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21020115 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:00:28 EDT Re: Computer to TV devices? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21015427 cvrefugee :
said by Serbtastic See Profile :

XBMC, the best media extender out there (until they crack the Xbox360).
The Xbox 360 can do a lot these days:

»support.microsoft.com/kb/945416/en-us]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21015427 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:52:53 EDT Re: Computer to TV devices? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21014280 JeedaiKnight : Hmmm.. Looking for something wireless. I do have a "spare" PC that I could retrofit into an HTPC (it has a wireless card.) Would that be the best route? Just buy an HTPC case and be done with it? It'd need to be full ATX...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21014280 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:15:07 EDT Re: Computer to TV devices? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21012219 Serbtastic : XBMC, the best media extender out there (until they crack the Xbox360).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21012219 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:17:03 EDT Re: Computer to TV devices? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21011706 royphil345 : Hauppauge makes a media extender (Wireless Media MVP) with a remote that will stream audio and video files from your computer / router by wireless G. The older version is around $140.00. It will stream audio files and up to DVD quality video. There is a newer and more expensive version for hi-def video, a faster router is probably required...

There are SAGEtv versions of the media extender that will work with SAGEtv software, allowing you to install a TV tuner card (and probably another hard drive)on your computer and use it as a DVR. You could then choose to record or view shows with the Media Extender remote, pause live TV, etc...

You could consider putting together a home theater computer and networking it with your other one... Allows you to play all file formats... gaming... running a tuner card and DVR software on either computer (whichever one you want to leave on all the time), etc... As I upgrade my computer, all the old stuff goes to the HT computer. It's controlled by a Logitech wireless keyboard / touchpad that works great. There's a game pad with a USB extension cord for gaming...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21011706 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:41:30 EDT Re: Computer to TV devices? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21010832 wings10 : I seen one but it was video/audio wireless devise (No VGA) and it worked pretty good. It was in a warehouse going through just one wall about 60' a way. They ran it to an LCD projector in the other room. Forgot the brand but they said it was about $125 I believe.
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Just got a new 42" LCD and I love it. Problem is, it's in a different room from my PC - and I'd like to stream photos/video/music etc to it. House isn't wired and running a wire isn't really an option. I do have a wireless router though. Any suggestions for ways to show these things on my TV? One option is something like the Apple TV - I was just hoping for something cheaper. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21010156 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:40:05 EDT