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Almost (does Apple TV count as a "PC"?)

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In Reply to: RE: Anyone else here using their PC for Blu Ray playback? posted by Gmood1 on July 06, 2008 at 15:24:14

My new HP notebook has an HD DVD drive in it (that's why it was so cheap) and since I have a number of movies in that format, I hooked it up to the TV via HDMI connector and it worked great in 1080p. But it's a fuss using a notebook in this manner, because the nVidia software + Vista does not seem to remember the video settings for my TV, so every time I want to do that, I have to readjust picture size. I don't know to what extent the HP-supplied QuickPlay software supports the high quality audio. Windows Media Center as supplied with Windows Vista Home Premium does not currently support Blu-Ray at all.

But mostly, I just use the Playstation 3 for Blu-Ray movies and Apple TV for all else. Apple TV has the richest content and it's a joy to use.

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RE: Almost (does Apple TV count as a "PC"?) - Gmood1 17:08:08 07/06/08 (0)
Well I guess the Apple is close enough. lol
Yeah I use Cyberlink BD software.It seems to function well.
I installed a Sony BD drive and a ATI video card with dual DVI outputs. I have one for my flat panel in the great room and another for my bedroom flat panel.
I'm thinking of going with a DVI to CAT5 converter for the long run to the bedroom.This maybe cheaper than a long HDMI cable, not totally sure though. I need to do more research. I'll use my reciever's second zone to power the audio hopefully in the bedroom.
I have the PC in a hall closet...out of sight.. out of mind! I've read Anydvd software by Silsoft will allow you to play Bluray even on non 1080p monitors and through other media players without the DRM crap.
I think Nero has a plug in for Blu ray as well.

Edits: 07/06/08 07/06/08 07/06/08 07/06/08

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