Re: XBOX vs Extendor
- From: "Joe Horton" <joe@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 13:19:32 -0700
When using the the extender to use in Bedroom - will the main TV next to the
computer work independantly? I mean can people be watching TV or recorded
shows in the living room off off WMC while I'm watching something else in
Bedroom?
"Peter Near [MCE MVP]" <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> You are correct. I wrote a comparison of the extenders a few months
> back, it can be found here:
> http://www.thenears.com/?p=80
>
> The XBox can be a cheaper alternative, and it's what I use for my
> primary home theater system. However, it has the following drawbacks:
>
> - component video out will cost extra
> - digital audio out will cost extra
> - picture quality is inferior to that of the HP/Linksys extender
> - somewhat noisy, whereas the HP is silent
> - wireless will cost extra
>
> That said, it has the following advantages:
> - can also play games
> - can also play DVDs
>
> Cheers
> Pete
>
> Joe Horton wrote:
> > Is it true I can buy an Xbox console for under $200, and the program to
make
> > it an extender for about $70? While most other extenders are above
$300?
> >
> > So I could buy a cool game system that includes an extender for less
than
> > what an extender costs?
> >
> > So the WMC computer I"m in process of buying will be near my projector
TV in
> > the living room - but I only need an Extender if I also plan on hooking
up
> > my bedroom TV to the same computer, it this also true?
> >
> >
.
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