Well, I finally am forced to post a question. I can usually find answers through the forms here. However, this time I am stumped and would like some input and suggestions. So, before anyone says read the forums, I have to the point of overload. I have seen and bookmarked so many threads, I have forgotten where I started.
By looking at the subject, you know this is a video distribution question.
Here is my current setup:
Theater room:
Sanyo PLVZ3000
Onkyo TX-SR606
Sony PS3
Sony BDP -S570 Bluray
Direct TV H21 - high definition receiver
Master Bedroom
Samsung Projection 47 1080i HDTV (will be replaced with LCD soon)
Sony BDP-S270 Bluray
Direct TV HR-22 receiver/DVR
Living Room
Samsung 32 480p (will be replaced with LCD soon)
Samsung BD-C5500
Direct TV standard definition receiver
I have a gigabit network, Linksys router, 1- 8 port switch, 1 -5port switch.
WD World Book Live 1TB.
I also have 2 WD TV Lives. (The reason I am considering HTPC, these things are just paper weights.)
What I want to do is:
Distribute DVD/Blu-ray throughout the areas mentioned.
What I would like to do:
Record like a PVR. I may be switching from Direct. Haven't decided. Cable in our area (Charter) is terrible (customer service and quality).
Could anyone guide me as to what I need to do? I was thinking: an HTPC at each display and a server, or just a server and a couple of clients. I really like the way Media Portal looks, but an HTPC at each destination gets expensive. If that is the only way to go, can someone recommend a system? I saw the HTPC build thread, but could not find a setup tutorial.
If it matters, would like to keep each HTPC around $400, but also want to keep quality, same for server (if possible).
Thank you for all your help.
By looking at the subject, you know this is a video distribution question.
Here is my current setup:
Theater room:
Sanyo PLVZ3000
Onkyo TX-SR606
Sony PS3
Sony BDP -S570 Bluray
Direct TV H21 - high definition receiver
Master Bedroom
Samsung Projection 47 1080i HDTV (will be replaced with LCD soon)
Sony BDP-S270 Bluray
Direct TV HR-22 receiver/DVR
Living Room
Samsung 32 480p (will be replaced with LCD soon)
Samsung BD-C5500
Direct TV standard definition receiver
I have a gigabit network, Linksys router, 1- 8 port switch, 1 -5port switch.
WD World Book Live 1TB.
I also have 2 WD TV Lives. (The reason I am considering HTPC, these things are just paper weights.)
What I want to do is:
Distribute DVD/Blu-ray throughout the areas mentioned.
What I would like to do:
Record like a PVR. I may be switching from Direct. Haven't decided. Cable in our area (Charter) is terrible (customer service and quality).
Could anyone guide me as to what I need to do? I was thinking: an HTPC at each display and a server, or just a server and a couple of clients. I really like the way Media Portal looks, but an HTPC at each destination gets expensive. If that is the only way to go, can someone recommend a system? I saw the HTPC build thread, but could not find a setup tutorial.
If it matters, would like to keep each HTPC around $400, but also want to keep quality, same for server (if possible).
Thank you for all your help.