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    no video output to hdtv from htpc

    Thanks for all the tips they've been a lot of help. There are still a things I'm not sure about. Is the only way to display video on my hdtv in theater mode? Sometimes I would like to view the video in a small window or use the minimize to desktop feature. This is no problem on my crt, is it...
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    no video output to hdtv from htpc

    ok i did what u said and the video does display on my hdtv. however whether i play a widescreen dvd or watch cable on my aiw the video is output in 4:3 on the left side of the screen and the leftover space on the right side of the screen is a copied image of the left. an unrelated problem...
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    no video output to hdtv from htpc

    I got my timing and resolutionr correct with powerstrip but can't play video on my hdtv. Right now I am running in 856x480p and when I play DVD's using powerdvd or mpg/avi files using windows media player, the movie plays fine on my computer monitor but there is just a black screen on my hdtv...
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    close to buying a refurbished Philips 34PW8520

    OK I sold my VVEGA so I'm very close to buying this Philips. Could anyone give me any more information about this TV or the source or even experiences with refurbished items in general?
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    close to buying a refurbished Philips 34PW8520

    BTW I will be running a progressive scan DVD player with it -Sony DVPNS700P- and hopefully eventually use my HTPC as a DVD player, but thats after I learn more about that. And oh yeah, what do you think a fair price to sell my Sony KV-32FS13 with the real Sony stand. I paid $850 for the TV...
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    close to buying a refurbished Philips 34PW8520

    Is anyone here running this TV? I currently own a 32" Sony VVEGA that I love however I need a digital TV now for my HTPC :D I found this particular phillips model on ebay for sale through electronicsnation.com for only $1200. This seems like an incredible deal but before I go for it has anyone...
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    starting my first htpc build, looking for advice

    Hi everyone I'm back. Thanks again for all the helpful advice and links. After more reading and learning this is what I've come up with. Case: ANTEC SX635BII MINI TOWER CASE BLACK - $85 Processor: AMD ATHLON XP 2000+/266 1.67 GHz $93 Mobo: ASUS A7N8X nForce2 Deluxe - $145 RAM: 512 MB...
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    starting my first htpc build, looking for advice

    OK I've been doing a lot of reading at places like tom's hardware, sharky extreme, and avsforum and here's what I've pieced together Case: ANTEC SX635BII Processor: AMD ATHLON XP 2100+/266 Mobo: ASUS A7N8X nForce2 RAM: Kingston 512 MB 400 MHz DDR PC3200 Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda V...
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    starting my first htpc build, looking for advice

    hmm, for some reason it's not displaying my post, it still shows the preview if u just point your mouse arrow over the title but not after click on it. Anyway, here's my question. I am attempting my first PC build and am planning on hooking it to my HT. Basically I plan on connecting...
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