Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-11 Thread Rob Beard
Jon Reynolds wrote: > I totally concur with Rob... do NOT bother trying to use your XBOX360 as > a media player...it really is not worth the hassle. > > I wish they would let the XBOX have a BluRay drive. > > then again, BluRay players are coming down in price all the time. Macro > had a deal the o

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-11 Thread Jon Reynolds
I totally concur with Rob... do NOT bother trying to use your XBOX360 as a media player...it really is not worth the hassle. I wish they would let the XBOX have a BluRay drive. then again, BluRay players are coming down in price all the time. Macro had a deal the other month for a player for 50GB

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Rob Beard
javadayaz wrote: > > I think I will wait like Rob for after xmas..hopefully a bit cheaper > I'm only waiting because the wife won't be happy me spending nearly £200 on 'a games console' as she puts it, then another £150 on 'more computer junk'. There is the slight chance that the prices may not

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread javadayaz
I think I will wait like Rob for after xmas..hopefully a bit cheaper On 9 Dec 2009 21:19, "Rob Beard" wrote: javadayaz wrote: > > Unless anyone can suggest something similar in price..but better spec > wise. ... It might be possible to build a dual core Celeron or Athlon X2 machine for around th

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Rob Beard
javadayaz wrote: > > Unless anyone can suggest something similar in price..but better spec > wise. > It might be possible to build a dual core Celeron or Athlon X2 machine for around the same sort of price but you wouldn't match the Revo on size. The beauty of the Revo is it's compact and if yo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Rob Beard
Ronnie Tucker wrote: > Rob Beard wrote: > >> Ronnie Tucker wrote: >> >> >>> I'm quite interested in getting a Revo too since my original Xbox is, I >>> think, going through its death throes. >>> >>> I have my PC hooked up to my Netgear wireless router, as is my Xbox360. >>> If I was to

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread javadayaz
Unless anyone can suggest something similar in price..but better spec wise. On 9 Dec 2009 20:50, "javadayaz" wrote: Count me in as well. Lol > > On 9 Dec 2009 20:30, "Ronnie Tucker" wrote: > > Rob Beard wrote: > Ronnie Tucker wrote: > >> I'm quite interested in getting a Revo too since my ori

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread javadayaz
Count me in as well. Lol On 9 Dec 2009 20:30, "Ronnie Tucker" wrote: Rob Beard wrote: > Ronnie Tucker wrote: > >> I'm quite interested in getting a Revo too since my original Xbox is,... Yep, got Ubuntu 9.10 on my desktop machine, so hopefully I can FTP/Samba files across, either way - I'm gett

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Ronnie Tucker
Rob Beard wrote: > Ronnie Tucker wrote: > >> I'm quite interested in getting a Revo too since my original Xbox is, I >> think, going through its death throes. >> >> I have my PC hooked up to my Netgear wireless router, as is my Xbox360. >> If I was to wire a Revo to the wireless router, how wo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Rob Beard
Ronnie Tucker wrote: >> well i was thinking that if virgin dont offer a wirless router, ill >> just buy one...connect my pc to that ( I wont then need to install a >> wifi card in my main pc right?) and then the revo and my pc can talk >> through the wifi router. i.e internet on the revo+ file t

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Ronnie Tucker
> well i was thinking that if virgin dont offer a wirless router, ill > just buy one...connect my pc to that ( I wont then need to install a > wifi card in my main pc right?) and then the revo and my pc can talk > through the wifi router. i.e internet on the revo+ file tranfers! I'm quite inter

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Rob Beard
javadayaz wrote: > well i was thinking that if virgin dont offer a wirless router, ill > just buy one...connect my pc to that ( I wont then need to install a > wifi card in my main pc right?) and then the revo and my pc can talk > through the wifi router. i.e internet on the revo+ file tranfers!

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread javadayaz
well i was thinking that if virgin dont offer a wirless router, ill just buy one...connect my pc to that ( I wont then need to install a wifi card in my main pc right?) and then the revo and my pc can talk through the wifi router. i.e internet on the revo+ file tranfers! 2009/12/9 Rob Beard > ja

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Rob Beard
javadayaz wrote: > well i was hoping to have the wireless router installed upstairs with > the revo installed in a the living room getting its data from the pc > upstairs through a router! Virgin should be able to do that, it's just a case of running a cable from the main box on the front of the

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread javadayaz
well i was hoping to have the wireless router installed upstairs with the revo installed in a the living room getting its data from the pc upstairs through a router! 2009/12/9 Rob Beard > javadayaz wrote: > > Question about connecting it to my pc! > > > > Should i install a wifi card in my pc...

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Rob Beard
javadayaz wrote: > Question about connecting it to my pc! > > Should i install a wifi card in my pc...or just a wifi router > (hopefully from virgin when they come to install)? > > Your suggestions are welcome! Well I'd say it depends how close your PC will be to the router. If Virgin are instal

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Alan Pope
2009/12/9 javadayaz : > Question about connecting it to my pc! I use Devolo Ethernet over power devices to get wired network to the Acer sat behind the telly. http://www.devolo.co.uk/consumer/7_dlan-200-aveasy_starter-kit_product-presentation_1.html?l=en > Should i install a wifi card in my pc..

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Rob Beard
Alan Pope wrote: > 2009/12/9 javadayaz : > >> should i buy it from ebuyer or ebay? :) >> >> > > I bought mine from ebuyer. There are other devices like this > available. The Acer Revo 3600 is just one of the first. There are > quite a few devices which also sport an ION GPU. The Acer has a

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread javadayaz
Question about connecting it to my pc! Should i install a wifi card in my pc...or just a wifi router (hopefully from virgin when they come to install)? Your suggestions are welcome! 2009/12/9 javadayaz > i think it will primarily for video playback...with the odd checking my > google reader su

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread javadayaz
i think it will primarily for video playback...with the odd checking my google reader subscriptions/emails ...not much else! 2009/12/9 Alan Pope > 2009/12/9 javadayaz : > > should i buy it from ebuyer or ebay? :) > > > > I bought mine from ebuyer. There are other devices like this > available. T

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Rob Beard
On 09/12/2009 10:27, javadayaz wrote: > should i buy it from ebuyer or ebay? :) I'd say eBuyer as at the moment they have extended their returns so if you buy anything up until about the 18th December (I think) you can return it up to 31st Jan 2010. Rob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Alan Pope
2009/12/9 javadayaz : > should i buy it from ebuyer or ebay? :) > I bought mine from ebuyer. There are other devices like this available. The Acer Revo 3600 is just one of the first. There are quite a few devices which also sport an ION GPU. The Acer has a 1.6GHz single core hyper threaded CPU, bu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Alan Pope
2009/12/9 javadayaz : > Slightly off topic Andy, but is Hulu currently working on boxeee? > No, but then Hulu doesn't work outside the US anyway, so it's kinda moot. Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread javadayaz
should i buy it from ebuyer or ebay? :) 2009/12/9 javadayaz > Slightly off topic Andy, but is Hulu currently working on boxeee? > > 2009/12/9 Andy Partington > >> Myself and Popey use the Revo, i bought mine on his recommendation... I've >> ran XP with Media Portal and Ubuntu with Boxeee and XB

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread javadayaz
Slightly off topic Andy, but is Hulu currently working on boxeee? 2009/12/9 Andy Partington > Myself and Popey use the Revo, i bought mine on his recommendation... I've > ran XP with Media Portal and Ubuntu with Boxeee and XBMC and i use it daily > to watch HD copies of TV series and Films over

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread javadayaz
yeh i think thats what im going to do now! 2009/12/9 Rob Beard > On 09/12/2009 09:54, javadayaz wrote: > > Right now im torn between either the machine that joseph recommended > > or an xbox360 to stream movies over from a ubuntu pc! > > I'd go for the Aspire Revo as Joseph (and Alan) suggeste

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Matthew Daubney
On Wed, 2009-12-09 at 10:15 +, Andy Partington wrote: > Also the 360 is bloody noisey! I have one and tried using it as a > media centre but the fans are just to much, PS3 is much quieter. > > Which 360 model do you have? I've got a new (circa 2 weeks ago) Elite, and thats not too bad play

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Rob Beard
On 09/12/2009 09:54, javadayaz wrote: > Right now im torn between either the machine that joseph recommended > or an xbox360 to stream movies over from a ubuntu pc! I'd go for the Aspire Revo as Joseph (and Alan) suggested. I have an XBOX 360 Elite and find it is both noisy and the streaming of

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread javadayaz
ok...i think i have been sold on this! :) 2009/12/9 Andy Partington > Myself and Popey use the Revo, i bought mine on his recommendation... I've > ran XP with Media Portal and Ubuntu with Boxeee and XBMC and i use it daily > to watch HD copies of TV series and Films over my network via a Samba >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Andy Partington
Also the 360 is bloody noisey! I have one and tried using it as a media centre but the fans are just to much, PS3 is much quieter. 2009/12/9 Andy Partington > Myself and Popey use the Revo, i bought mine on his recommendation... I've > ran XP with Media Portal and Ubuntu with Boxeee and XBMC and

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Andy Partington
Myself and Popey use the Revo, i bought mine on his recommendation... I've ran XP with Media Portal and Ubuntu with Boxeee and XBMC and i use it daily to watch HD copies of TV series and Films over my network via a Samba server, i'd say the multitasking would come down to if you put 2GB of ram in t

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread javadayaz
Right now im torn between either the machine that joseph recommended or an xbox360 to stream movies over from a ubuntu pc! 2009/12/9 Sean Miller > On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 9:48 AM, javadayaz wrote: > > So you guys are in agreement that this will render HD quality without it > > blowing up? > > Yo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Sean Miller
On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 9:48 AM, javadayaz wrote: > So you guys are in agreement that this will render HD quality without it > blowing up? You mean, like in a scene out of "Day after Tomorrow"?? "Damn - that wasn't the video, that was my coffee maker... mum!! why is the lounge carpet melting???

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread javadayaz
So you guys are in agreement that this will render HD quality without it blowing up? what about multitasking? can i pause a film to quickly jump into a browser for 5 mins and then back to my film? 2009/12/9 Rob Beard > On 09/12/2009 08:32, Joseph Hughes wrote: > > On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 7:55 AM

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Rob Beard
On 09/12/2009 08:32, Joseph Hughes wrote: > On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 7:55 AM, javadayaz > wrote: > > you know specs wise this doesnt look like it will be able to play > HDits a atom processor after all...!!! > > Or am i wrong? > > > It works if the softwar

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Joseph Hughes
On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 7:55 AM, javadayaz wrote: > you know specs wise this doesnt look like it will be able to play HDits > a atom processor after all...!!! > > Or am i wrong? > It works if the software supports VDPAU. This is hardware acceleration for certain modern nvidia graphic chips, l

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread javadayaz
you know specs wise this doesnt look like it will be able to play HDits a atom processor after all...!!! Or am i wrong? 2009/12/8 Joseph Hughes > Sorry to stick my oar in without an introduction, by the way. Hello! > > I've used one of these http://www.ebuyer.com/product/167153 with the > l

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread javadayaz
Cool I will look into this. Thank you. On 8 Dec 2009 14:25, "Rob Beard" wrote: javadayaz wrote: > Yup i think this is the best idea... > > Do places like wicks sell these? You mean trunking? Yep, Wickes, B&Q etc should sell Trunking. It's not too expensive as far as I know. Rob -- ubuntu-uk@l

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread Rob Beard
javadayaz wrote: > Yup i think this is the best idea... > > Do places like wicks sell these? You mean trunking? Yep, Wickes, B&Q etc should sell Trunking. It's not too expensive as far as I know. Rob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://w

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread javadayaz
Yup i think this is the best idea... Do places like wicks sell these? 2009/12/8 Rob Beard > On 08/12/2009 13:37, javadayaz wrote: > > I dont think thats an option...its only just been painted. :( > > Trunking then, painted :-) > > Or if you have bags of money... > http://www.keene.co.uk/electro

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread javadayaz
Just did a quick search and found this http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/lcd-mounts.html Scrolling down to the "hide the cables" subtitle the picture shows a little box under the telly. This looks like the best option without having to plaster anything or break open the wall! 2009/12/8

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread Rob Beard
On 08/12/2009 13:37, javadayaz wrote: > I dont think thats an option...its only just been painted. :( Trunking then, painted :-) Or if you have bags of money... http://www.keene.co.uk/electronics/multi.php?mycode=GV800 Personally I'd go for trunking or embedding the cables in the walls, might

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread Rob Beard
On 08/12/2009 13:26, javadayaz wrote: > thats cool. So far this looks like the best option for me! > > So for something totally unrelated, for those of you who have hung > your tv's on a wallhow do you hide the wires so that nothing is > visible? Hmmm, embed the cables in the wall and plaste

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread javadayaz
I dont think thats an option...its only just been painted. :( 2009/12/8 Alan Pope > 2009/12/8 javadayaz : > > thats cool. So far this looks like the best option for me! > > So for something totally unrelated, for those of you who have hung your > tv's > > on a wallhow do you hide the wires s

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread Alan Pope
2009/12/8 javadayaz : > thats cool. So far this looks like the best option for me! > So for something totally unrelated, for those of you who have hung your tv's > on a wallhow do you hide the wires so that nothing is visible? > Chase them into the wall, cover, fill, paint. Cheers, Al. -- u

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread javadayaz
thats cool. So far this looks like the best option for me! So for something totally unrelated, for those of you who have hung your tv's on a wallhow do you hide the wires so that nothing is visible? 2009/12/8 Alan Pope > 2009/12/8 javadayaz : > > and no problems with the unit heating up whe

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread Alan Pope
2009/12/8 javadayaz : > and no problems with the unit heating up when playing hd? > It has a fan on the GPU, which spins up when under heavy load. I don't hear it because it's behind the telly. If you put your ear near it you'll hear the sound of the fan but nothing major. Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread javadayaz
and no problems with the unit heating up when playing hd? 2009/12/8 Alan Pope > Fixing your top posting so it makes sense... > > > 2009/12/8 Joseph Hughes > >> > >> Sorry to stick my oar in without an introduction, by the way. Hello! > >> I've used one of these http://www.ebuyer.com/product/167

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread Alan Pope
Fixing your top posting so it makes sense... > 2009/12/8 Joseph Hughes >> >> Sorry to stick my oar in without an introduction, by the way. Hello! >> I've used one of these http://www.ebuyer.com/product/167153 with the >> latest beta of XBMC live, plugged into a Samsung LCD with HDMI. It's >> fant

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread Rob Beard
On 08/12/2009 12:38, javadayaz wrote: > i wasnt at first but im inching towards a 37" or 42" now!! > > Not too bothered about the backlighting though! I'm sure you'd be able to pick up one for under £500 then. Just doing a quick search I found this: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/164419 I'd recom

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread Rob Beard
On 08/12/2009 12:17, javadayaz wrote: > looking at various peoples opinion on dlna it appears to be in its > infancy as there seems to be a lot of problems. > > Maybe the easiest solution is the best. Put a pc in the living room > and connect to the tv You can get media streaming devices suc

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread javadayaz
Will this accept a wireless keyboard and mouse? Will it connect to a wireless router? Have you installed the newest ubuntu on there?how does it run? any graphics card issues? 2009/12/8 Joseph Hughes > Sorry to stick my oar in without an introduction, by the way. Hello! > > I've used one of thes

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread javadayaz
i wasnt at first but im inching towards a 37" or 42" now!! Not too bothered about the backlighting though! 2009/12/8 Rob Beard > On 08/12/2009 12:13, Joseph Hughes wrote: > > If you're into films, you should actually look for a TV with 24p > > mode. Most modern LCDs will do this, but check firs

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread Rob Beard
On 08/12/2009 12:13, Joseph Hughes wrote: > If you're into films, you should actually look for a TV with 24p > mode. Most modern LCDs will do this, but check first. Almost all films > are shot at 24fps, and this mode provides a more authentic way of > watching films. > > http://en.wikipedia.org/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread javadayaz
does anyone have one of these? any bad points? 2009/12/8 Alan Pope > 2009/12/8 javadayaz : > > looking at various peoples opinion on dlna it appears to be in its > infancy > > as there seems to be a lot of problems. > > Maybe the easiest solution is the best. Put a pc in the living room and >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread Joseph Hughes
Sorry to stick my oar in without an introduction, by the way. Hello! I've used one of these http://www.ebuyer.com/product/167153 with the latest beta of XBMC live, plugged into a Samsung LCD with HDMI. It's fantastic, and thanks to the Nvidia ION GPU is more than capable of playing back 1080p HD s

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread Alan Pope
2009/12/8 javadayaz : > looking at various peoples opinion on dlna it appears to be in its infancy > as there seems to be a lot of problems. > Maybe the easiest solution is the best. Put a pc in the living room and > connect to the tv > Or get a media playback box such as a popcornhour which w

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread javadayaz
looking at various peoples opinion on dlna it appears to be in its infancy as there seems to be a lot of problems. Maybe the easiest solution is the best. Put a pc in the living room and connect to the tv 2009/12/8 Joseph Hughes > If you're into films, you should actually look for a TV with

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread Joseph Hughes
If you're into films, you should actually look for a TV with 24p mode. Most modern LCDs will do this, but check first. Almost all films are shot at 24fps, and this mode provides a more authentic way of watching films. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24p When the TV uses internal trickery display a f

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread javadayaz
Well more would be better obviously. But if 100mhz works for games these days then it should be fine! 2009/12/8 James Milligan > On 08/12/2009 11:53, javadayaz wrote: > > Im a film person so will probably need more than 100mhz. > > > > 2009/12/8 James Milligan mailto:li...@lake54.com>> > > > >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread James Milligan
On 08/12/2009 11:53, javadayaz wrote: > Im a film person so will probably need more than 100mhz. > > 2009/12/8 James Milligan mailto:li...@lake54.com>> > > On 08/12/2009 11:45, javadayaz wrote: > > Is 100mhz on a tv a good number for watching movies? > > > > 2009/12/8 Philip Stubbs

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread Alan Pope
2009/12/8 javadayaz : > Im a film person so will probably need more than 100mhz. > I think you mean 100Hz which refers to the refresh rate of the TV. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refresh_rate Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread javadayaz
Im a film person so will probably need more than 100mhz. 2009/12/8 James Milligan > On 08/12/2009 11:45, javadayaz wrote: > > Is 100mhz on a tv a good number for watching movies? > > > > 2009/12/8 Philip Stubbs mailto:phi...@stuphi.co.uk > >> > > > > 2009/12/8 Alan Pope mailto:a...@popey.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread James Milligan
On 08/12/2009 11:45, javadayaz wrote: > Is 100mhz on a tv a good number for watching movies? > > 2009/12/8 Philip Stubbs mailto:phi...@stuphi.co.uk>> > > 2009/12/8 Alan Pope mailto:a...@popey.com>>: > > 2009/12/8 javadayaz >: > >> I know i have asked thi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread javadayaz
This looks like a good tv...im hoping to spend upto £500 on a tv! 2009/12/8 Philip Stubbs > 2009/12/8 Alan Pope : > > 2009/12/8 javadayaz : > >> I know i have asked this question before so forgive me for asking > again... > >> What is the situation with tv's that are able to connect to pc's via

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread javadayaz
Is 100mhz on a tv a good number for watching movies? 2009/12/8 Philip Stubbs > 2009/12/8 Alan Pope : > > 2009/12/8 javadayaz : > >> I know i have asked this question before so forgive me for asking > again... > >> What is the situation with tv's that are able to connect to pc's via > >> ethernet

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread Philip Stubbs
2009/12/8 Alan Pope : > 2009/12/8 javadayaz : >> I know i have asked this question before so forgive me for asking again... >> What is the situation with tv's that are able to connect to pc's via >> ethernet? > > Which exact make and model of TV can do this? http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/tv-a

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread javadayaz
interesting reading 2009/12/8 Andy Partington > 2009/12/8 Alan Pope > >> 2009/12/8 javadayaz : >> >> > I know i have asked this question before so forgive me for asking >> again... >> > What is the situation with tv's that are able to connect to pc's via >> > ethernet? >> >> Which exact mak

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread javadayaz
I think the gadget show covered a few "internet tv's" yesterday. Mostly connect via a ethernet to a router and the tv's installed widgets display info like weather and pictures from flickr etc. I also havent seen any tv that have the media playback software installed..but it does sound like thats

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread Andy Partington
2009/12/8 Alan Pope > 2009/12/8 javadayaz : > > I know i have asked this question before so forgive me for asking > again... > > What is the situation with tv's that are able to connect to pc's via > > ethernet? > > Which exact make and model of TV can do this? > > > Internet Tv's are available b

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread Alan Pope
2009/12/8 javadayaz : > I know i have asked this question before so forgive me for asking again... > What is the situation with tv's that are able to connect to pc's via > ethernet? Which exact make and model of TV can do this? > Internet Tv's are available but i am enquiring tv's that will What

[ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread javadayaz
I know i have asked this question before so forgive me for asking again... What is the situation with tv's that are able to connect to pc's via ethernet? Internet Tv's are available but i am enquiring tv's that will allow streaming from a pc without any sort of "box" in between! -- Regards Jav