Is an HTPC a better choice than a Digital Media Server if I want to achieve the following:
and perhaps use as server for Slimcenter
I 've been reading the Media Server threads and everything seems to require changing the DVD image to some other container or packet for best performance - Do HTPC's have the same issues in playback
- Rip SD DVD to a NAS as DVD Images
- Use as PVR for OTA HD and Cable Broadcasts
- Maintain best possible video reproduction, say upscale to 1080i for SD DVD and if possible 1080P for BR DVD
- Keep sound quality at worst DD/DTS 5.1
- Not have to mess with transcoding DVD images
and perhaps use as server for Slimcenter
I 've been reading the Media Server threads and everything seems to require changing the DVD image to some other container or packet for best performance - Do HTPC's have the same issues in playback