eiffel,
I am using the transcoder for two reasons:
1. I do not have the 5 plug pc adapter
2. I have limited throw distance and am trying to avoid having to go 4:3 w/ the pc input, and letter boxing it. The image would loose about 45 diagonal inches.
You said,
"2. If you use the (preset) 1166 x 668 resolution in Powerstrip, you should be able to see your full windows desktop in widescreen (the picture will be softer than in pure computer mode, but this is the best the 10HT can do in 16:9) -- the other widescreen resolutions such as 720p also work, but you won't see your entire desktop on the projector."
I should make a clarification: I am running 1184x666. I do not know how much of a difference this is from 1166x668, but I will try that one as well. When running at 1184x666 I encounter extreme virtual desktop to the right and left. I am thinking this is because I was using a standard monitor (not connected to the projector) while setting up this timing. I'm going to try to redo this timing with the projector active, see if that makes a difference.
what exactly did you mean by "the picture will be softer than in pure computer mode"?
as to 720p, I should try that one as well, because I am not too concerned with a little overscan, I'm sure it won't be as bad as with my 4:3 tosh hdtv!!
as to your statement about the dvd software displaying 16:9 in full screen, so far it is letterboxing it, and I see no option in powerdvd to change that. it may have to do with my resolution issues, however.
What dvd software are you using?
Thank you much,
Ian