Help integrating a Windows XP Media Center Edition computer with a TV?
This is what I have
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 computer
TV
Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 DVR
What do I need, how much am I looking at spending, and how smooth will the interface be?
I’m pretty sure i said Explorer 8300, not Explorer 8300HD. Sadly, it’s not an HD TV.
all you need is a tv tuner adapter for your pc it shoulnt cost to much but they can be pricey if you want high quality.
all you need is a tv tuner adapter for your pc it shoulnt cost to much but they can be pricey if you want high quality.
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Comment by Daniel C — January 25, 2010 @ 11:44 am
Ok, if you have an 8300 why do you want to put it through a computer? The outputs on 8300 for analog will downscale the HD to regular SD resolution which will loook awful onto an HD screen, you are just creating problems for nothing.
Now if your question would have been : how do I integrate a PC with Win XP MCE? U need a TV with digital inputs, preferred, DVI or HDMI, and a good video card to offer crisp images, but everything depends on the content played : if is gonna be HD, as in downloaded HD stuff, or Bluray content, is going to look awesome. If is regular content, 480p/DVD like is going to look ok, but not great. DVD movies might look better.
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Comment by belltech123 — January 25, 2010 @ 12:11 pm