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04-30-2008, 10:40 PM
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Turn computer into home theater
Hi,
I have the computer in my sig hooked up to me 19" lcd tv and got the usb asus u300 mini tv tuner. I have xp pro as the os. I want to turn this into a home theater comp where i play my dvds, tv music from. What kind of software would be best to do this. Thanks
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05-01-2008, 02:54 PM
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DVD: Windows media player, or other DVD player of your choice. TV: Whatever software the TV Tuner came with. Music: WMP or other music player... Really what you need is to have the right hardware! Did somebody say 7.1 surround sound system? 
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05-01-2008, 10:03 PM
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ok. I'm mainly asking what is the best software for everything. Is they a good one that combines everything like dvd, music, tv or best to get seperate.
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05-01-2008, 10:26 PM
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Try out Media Portal
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05-01-2008, 10:27 PM
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ok thanks
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05-02-2008, 01:15 AM
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I use Media Lab.
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