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, like the nvidia ION. The latest betas
of XBMC and boxee have this working out of the box.

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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
stuff.

It's also near silent as well, which for me is necessary for a PC in the
lounge.

Joseph

On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 12:17 PM, 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....
>
> 2009/12/8 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 film with a 100/200mhz mode,
>> in my opinion it looses the feeling of film and looks more like something
>> made for TV.
>>  <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24p>
>>
>> Joseph
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 11:57 AM, James Milligan  wrote:
>>
>>> 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 >> > <mailto:phi...@stuphi.co.uk> <mailto:phi...@stuphi.co.uk
>>> > <mailto:phi...@stuphi.co.uk>>>
>>> > >
>>> > > 2009/12/8 Alan Pope mailto:a...@popey.com>
>>> > <mailto:a...@popey.com <mailto:a...@popey.com>>>:
>>> > > > 2009/12/8 javadayaz >> > <mailto:javada...@gmail.com>
>>> > > <mailto:javada...@gmail.com <mailto:javada...@gmail.com>>>:
>>> > > >> 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-audio-video/television/led-tv/UE40B8000XWXXC/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=spec&fullspec=F
>>> > <
>>> http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/tv-audio-video/television/led-tv/UE40B8000XWXXC/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=spec&fullspec=F
>>> >
>>> > >
>>> > <
>>> http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/tv-audio-video/television/led-tv/UE40B8000XWXXC/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=spec&fullspec=F
>>> > <
>>> http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/tv-audio-video/television/led-tv/UE40B8000XWXXC/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=spec&fullspec=F
>>> >>
>>> > >
>>> > > --
>>> > > Philip Stubbs
>>> > >
>>> > > --
>>> > > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com <mailto:ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com>
>>> > <mailto:ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com
>>> > <mailto:ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com>>
>>> > > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
>>> > > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > --
>>> > > Regards
>>> > >
>>> > > Javad
>>> > >
>>> > 100Hz isn't that good if you ask me. If you watch movies such as
>>> Die
>>> > Hard, The Terminator, and all the other fast action movies, then
>>> > perhaps
>>> > it's a good investment, but otherwise if it's just last night's
>>> Corrie
>>> > you're watching, you won't notice the difference.
>>> >
>>> > James
>>> >
>>> > --
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>>> > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
>>> > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > --
>>> > Regards
>>> >
>>> > Javad
>>> >
>>>
>>> http://www.avforums.com/forums/lcd-led-lcd-televisions/784689-100-hz-worth.html
>>>
>>> You can't get more than 100 really at the moment, and even now it isn't
>>> the norm, so as they say in the thread I've linked to, it's up to you
>>> whether you pay that little bit extra to go for a few more 'frames per
>>> second'.
>>>
>>> James
>>>
>>> --
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>>>
>>
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>
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>
> Javad
>
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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 film with a 100/200mhz mode, in
my opinion it looses the feeling of film and looks more like something made
for TV.
 

Joseph

On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 11:57 AM, James Milligan  wrote:

> 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  >   > >>
> > >
> > > 2009/12/8 Alan Pope mailto:a...@popey.com>
> > >>:
> > > > 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-audio-video/television/led-tv/UE40B8000XWXXC/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=spec&fullspec=F
> > <
> http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/tv-audio-video/television/led-tv/UE40B8000XWXXC/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=spec&fullspec=F
> >
> > >
> > <
> http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/tv-audio-video/television/led-tv/UE40B8000XWXXC/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=spec&fullspec=F
> > <
> http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/tv-audio-video/television/led-tv/UE40B8000XWXXC/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=spec&fullspec=F
> >>
> > >
> > > --
> > > Philip Stubbs
> > >
> > > --
> > > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com 
> >  > >
> > > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
> > > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Regards
> > >
> > > Javad
> > >
> > 100Hz isn't that good if you ask me. If you watch movies such as Die
> > Hard, The Terminator, and all the other fast action movies, then
> > perhaps
> > it's a good investment, but otherwise if it's just last night's
> Corrie
> > you're watching, you won't notice the difference.
> >
> > James
> >
> > --
> > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com 
> > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
> > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Regards
> >
> > Javad
> >
>
> http://www.avforums.com/forums/lcd-led-lcd-televisions/784689-100-hz-worth.html
>
> You can't get more than 100 really at the moment, and even now it isn't
> the norm, so as they say in the thread I've linked to, it's up to you
> whether you pay that little bit extra to go for a few more 'frames per
> second'.
>
> James
>
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[ubuntu-uk] London Karmic launch party - open to all?

2009-10-27 Thread Joseph Hughes 
Hi,

Is the venue open to the great unwashed public, or is it invite only?

Thanks,
Joseph
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