I know the question looks like I should use the search function, but my question is kind of specific. A friend of mine who is not at all into AV stuff just bought a Sony 43-inch HDTV-ready 4x3 TV. The one going for $1700-$2000 all over the place. Anyway, I think it can resolve 480p or 1080i, not 720p.
He doesn't even have a dvd player. He watched DVDs on his computer going from the computer to the tv via S-video. My question is what all does he need to get better picture from his computer. I know nothing about htpc's so what does he need to turn his computer and dvd rom into an htpc?
I'm guessing he needs some kind of software to manipulate the resolution? Maybe a special cable (rgb to I don't know what)? Is that pretty much it? Also, can you use HTPCs to line double other sources (like DirecTV)? Thanks for any help.
Steve
He doesn't even have a dvd player. He watched DVDs on his computer going from the computer to the tv via S-video. My question is what all does he need to get better picture from his computer. I know nothing about htpc's so what does he need to turn his computer and dvd rom into an htpc?
I'm guessing he needs some kind of software to manipulate the resolution? Maybe a special cable (rgb to I don't know what)? Is that pretty much it? Also, can you use HTPCs to line double other sources (like DirecTV)? Thanks for any help.
Steve