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i'm trying to run collectorz.com dvd database program. i'd like to run it inside WMC so i can transition seemlessly from the database program into what movie i want to watch. thanks for any more help. - Jason

is it possible to run 3rd party software inside windows media center? is there a plug-in or a feature that one can unlock to allow one to add programs that they'd like to run inside of WMC? thanks for any help. - Jason

anyone with suggestions?

any suggestions on a good place to buy an antenna? brand/type? thanks. - Jason

i actually just setup my xbox as an extender tonight. everything was pretty easy, but my network in completely wireless and the xbox is in the back of the house. so i'm going to have to buy a wireless-g booster. does anyone know of a good inexpensive booster? thanks. - Jason

Well, I downloaded the trial and it's not working the way that I need. It won't read the DVD's from my changer :frowning: Please, anyone with some suggestions/help? - Jason

After searching the internet this morning, I came across this program: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Others/...-Manager.shtml It's the closest I've found that may work. Anyone know if this fits my criteria? Thanks again.

I purchased the VAIO VGX-XL2 Digital Living System w/ 200 disc mega changer a while back. It's a great unit and the mega changer is wonderful. I can put a dvd in the changer and Windows Media Center automatically loads the cover art in and names the DVD correctly (95% of the time). The thing...

Thanks for the advice, but I believe most of these issues have been addressed by toshiba. I've read alot of reviews by mags and individuals, and the majority have been very pleased with this set. I also believe toshiba has extended the warranty on the bulbs just incase there is an issue, but to...

i'm very close to getting the Toshiba 72HM195. if i've done my research properly, then this model with upconvert a 1080i signal into a 1080p signal. i've read that it does it very well, but haven't been able to see the results for myself. i'm wondering for many reasons, which is better?... to...

anyone else with difference/suggestions?

I think its $700 bucks, which is only one hundred over his proposed budget. I suggested this remote because I felt it better suited his desired needs. I have the harmony 880 and think its a good remote, but the harmony's have some shortfalls.

screw the harmony remote... although its a good all around remote. go with the nevo sl! its the only remote that you'll need and will ever need. its custimizable, home thaeter pc compatible, touch screen lcd, wifi, and expandable. good luck. - Jason

lol... that is crazy. i was on amazon earlier today and looking at this exact same tv. i was also wondering what the difference was but couldn't figure it out. i hope someone knows and can post a response as i'm sure there are others who would like to know as well. - Jason

great! so i can add this third hard drive without a problem in raid 0, correct? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144424 this is the same type of drive as the others in respect to they are all 7200 rpm and sata drives. thanks again. - Jason

thanks for the reply. the sony htpc is already pre-configured for raid-0 with the two existings hard drives in it. it has two 160gb 7200rpm hard drives in it. if i want to go ahead and add another hard drive, will i have problems adding one larger than 160gb? as long as it's 7200rpm does...

i just bought the Sony xl2 htpc that comes with a 200 disc mega changer. here's a link to the unit: http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...alLivingSystem it comes setup with two hard drives setup with raid 0. i don't know much about raid but know that raid 0 spreads the data over all drives...

i have a quick question... is there any way to convert the dvi signal to component? for example, a cable that has a dvi plug on one side and then a component video on the other side? thanks for any input on this.

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thanks for your comments and experience... more suggestions and help are much appreciated.

sweet... sounds good then. i was worried that a small room might cause problems, but what you had to say makes sense. now i'm just searching some diy sites so that i can save money on the speakers, subs, wires, and screen. i found a great site for the wires... and can really save some bucks by...

thanks very much for the help and suggestions that you have provided. after doing some more reading... i'm now maybe considering making one of my spare bedrooms a theater room. the room measures 11'x10'2" and i could have complete control over ambient light. would a room this size be large...

i'm thinking about taking the plunge into a front projector setup for my living room. my living room has average outside light for this type of room. i have large windows, though they are covered with blinds... but as many know this does not keep the room from getting pretty bright during the...

i need help deciding which one to buy. i can only afford one... actually i can't afford either but i'm gonna buy one of them anyways. my wife is going to be so pissed :angry: anyways, i can't decide. i won't have live until after december, and maybe even a few months after december. so i'm...

i was aware that it wasn't an actual upconversion... but used that term because when researching, that was the term used (upconversion). thanks for the info. thanks for all of your help, suggestios, and info from everyone. this is a geat board with very educated people. peace :)

thanks for the info guys. but: - does my toshiba except a 480p signal? - what is this IDSC (Intelligent Digital Scan Conversion) - and where is a good place to purchase an iScan converter for a good price? thanks very much for anymore help on these questions.

nope, the xbox won't convert the game... it's the television that does it. i'm learning more about my toshiba through this website... and my tv might actually do the conversion. i haven't palyed a 720p game yet either... but until yesterday i was under the impression that my tv wouldn't convert...

thanks for that tip Camp... i've posted over there and hopefully gonna get some good info. peace :)

yes the xbox is setup through my HD inputs... which is my component video inputs. i have two sets of component video inputs on this televsion and my dvd player is hooked into one and now my xbox is connected to the other.

here's a link to my television at the toshiba website... it has my specs ans such: Link Removed i currently don't own any games in 720p format... but i have a demo disk that has a game on it that is suppossed to be in the 720p format. i set my xbox up for 720p and then put the demo in... but...