Posts by minivanman

Great, thanks. I'm actually going to need about 10-15' (haven't measured yet) of cable between the drive and the computer. Unless eSATA can support that, then USB 2.0 should be fine. Especially now that I have concrete numbers that...

I'm sure somebody here is using an external Blu-Ray drive to watch Blu-Ray movies on? Is anybody having any problems with this? Is the USB 2.0 connection fast enough to handle watching a blu-ray disc? Probably silly questions. ...

Okay, after reading and reading, I think I've at least figured out the right "questions" to ask. I guess that's half the battle. Anyway, I will be building an HTPC to run my home theater for my future, and upcoming finished basement....

Okay, fantastic. It's a done deal. I'll get them the Phillips and be done with it. It will be overkill, but an all in one option, with expandability will do them well. I appreciate all your help. I really wish they did...

Thanks for the advice. So, I have one more question, or two... or maybe three. Anyway, the refurbished Philips looks like a good bet, and I'll probably just go ahead and buy that for them. However, before I do, would it just be...

Hey guys. Hopefully somebody can help me out here. My parents (well into their 60's), just bought a DVD recorder to replace an old VCR that was used to record my stepmother's favorite soap. It's the only thing they record, and are...

Quote: Originally Posted by jj_0001 The bass management is adjustable. I fear I would have to go look at the UI to see how, but yes, it is adjustable with a reasonably wide range. Thanks for this thread, and your hard work, However,...

Thanks. I found my answer. It's a simple matter of building a cable that can convert rca to either TRS, or XLR so I can convert the signal from an analog cable like the Soundblaster Home Theater Cable. Wouldn't be too hard. I would...

Hey guys! First I should apologize that my first post is going to be nothing but questions, and will probably show my complete ignorance of what an HTPC is all about. Let me tell you something about my goals here. Actually, more...