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Well, after ripping a zillion DVD's, it's becoming increasingly apparent that with 1 terrabyte hard drives out there (who woulda thunk?), I can easily store these vob files on disc.
Being the neat and tidy person I am, sounds good to me but man... "all that work" !
Anyway, I'm starting to hear the phrase "media player" more and more and was wondering what that "scene" is all about.
But first,
I suppose I could build up a PC that is dedicated to video?... Just buy a quality video card with HDMI output for my Optoma projector? I don't need wireless, I could mount the PC right there. Then, just use Windows media player and play my video ts folders? Also, I'm not an HD fan, I prefer older movies and actually like that "film" look.
Couple of questions regarding that approach....
Any CPU requirements?
Video card recommendations?
Is there really cool software to manage video libraries etc that outdoes
media player?
OR........
The "media player" thing. (any model numbers and names to look at?).
These are products now that are all in one to do the same thing?....with a remote control (who needs it)....and a fancy interface?
Bottom line......if I don't need bells and whistles or wireless capability etc, should I stick with the PC approach?
THANKS kindly for any help on this.
Being the neat and tidy person I am, sounds good to me but man... "all that work" !
Anyway, I'm starting to hear the phrase "media player" more and more and was wondering what that "scene" is all about.
But first,
I suppose I could build up a PC that is dedicated to video?... Just buy a quality video card with HDMI output for my Optoma projector? I don't need wireless, I could mount the PC right there. Then, just use Windows media player and play my video ts folders? Also, I'm not an HD fan, I prefer older movies and actually like that "film" look.
Couple of questions regarding that approach....
Any CPU requirements?
Video card recommendations?
Is there really cool software to manage video libraries etc that outdoes
media player?
OR........
The "media player" thing. (any model numbers and names to look at?).
These are products now that are all in one to do the same thing?....with a remote control (who needs it)....and a fancy interface?
Bottom line......if I don't need bells and whistles or wireless capability etc, should I stick with the PC approach?
THANKS kindly for any help on this.