Re: [ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Advice
has anyone used a wireless keyboard and mouse with this? On 13 May 2010 09:28, Simon Swaysland simon.swaysl...@gmail.com wrote: I have the Revo running Karmic with XBMC and the Keysonic keyboard. It's a pretty good solution, and only has occasional digital audio output issues which require restarting XBMC. I plan to replace the Keysonic with a PS3 remote and bluetooth dongle and mount the Revo on the rear of the television. Eventually. Right now, it ain't broke. I am happy to assist in the setup, but really Google found all the howtos for me. Kind regards, travis Thanks everyone for your help and advice, much appreciated. Just out of interest, does anyone have any experience of running a media centre on a Dell Zino HD? They look quite cool, plus they have a DVD player built in. Thanks, Simon -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Advice
Yes, the one that came with it works fine. On 24 May 2010 09:39, javadayaz javada...@gmail.com wrote: has anyone used a wireless keyboard and mouse with this? On 13 May 2010 09:28, Simon Swaysland simon.swaysl...@gmail.com wrote: I have the Revo running Karmic with XBMC and the Keysonic keyboard. It's a pretty good solution, and only has occasional digital audio output issues which require restarting XBMC. I plan to replace the Keysonic with a PS3 remote and bluetooth dongle and mount the Revo on the rear of the television. Eventually. Right now, it ain't broke. I am happy to assist in the setup, but really Google found all the howtos for me. Kind regards, travis Thanks everyone for your help and advice, much appreciated. Just out of interest, does anyone have any experience of running a media centre on a Dell Zino HD? They look quite cool, plus they have a DVD player built in. Thanks, Simon -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- QUANDO OMNI FLUNKUS MORITATUS -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Advice
On 24 May 2010 at 9:39, javadayaz wrote: has anyone used a wireless keyboard and mouse with this? Yes. I have a wireless keyboard with built in track pad for my Revo. Works *quite* well. Far from perfect though. Loses characters if you don't type very methodically and the trackpad is very sensitive - dwell more than a couple of seconds on a hyperlink and you go there... Tony On 13 May 2010 09:28, Simon Swaysland simon.swaysl...@gmail.com wrote: I have the Revo running Karmic with XBMC and the Keysonic keyboard. It's a pretty good solution, and only has occasional digital audio output issues which require restarting XBMC. I plan to replace the Keysonic with a PS3 remote and bluetooth dongle and mount the Revo on the rear of the television. Eventually. Right now, it ain't broke. I am happy to assist in the setup, but really Google found all the howtos for me. Kind regards, travis Thanks everyone for your help and advice, much appreciated. Just out of interest, does anyone have any experience of running a media centre on a Dell Zino HD? They look quite cool, plus they have a DVD player built in. Thanks, Simon -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Advice
Is anyone using an IR remote with XBMC / Ubuntu? looking for a good IR reciever / remote to use with my XBMC. The motherboard (Zotac IONITX-F) does not have any pinouts for a IR receiver (as far as i can tell) so I will need to get a USB one. On 24 May 2010 17:36, Tony Pursell a...@princeswalk.fsnet.co.uk wrote: On 24 May 2010 at 9:39, javadayaz wrote: has anyone used a wireless keyboard and mouse with this? Yes. I have a wireless keyboard with built in track pad for my Revo. Works *quite* well. Far from perfect though. Loses characters if you don't type very methodically and the trackpad is very sensitive - dwell more than a couple of seconds on a hyperlink and you go there... Tony On 13 May 2010 09:28, Simon Swaysland simon.swaysl...@gmail.com wrote: I have the Revo running Karmic with XBMC and the Keysonic keyboard. It's a pretty good solution, and only has occasional digital audio output issues which require restarting XBMC. I plan to replace the Keysonic with a PS3 remote and bluetooth dongle and mount the Revo on the rear of the television. Eventually. Right now, it ain't broke. I am happy to assist in the setup, but really Google found all the howtos for me. Kind regards, travis Thanks everyone for your help and advice, much appreciated. Just out of interest, does anyone have any experience of running a media centre on a Dell Zino HD? They look quite cool, plus they have a DVD player built in. Thanks, Simon -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Regards Bill Cumming Twitter: @s0l_uk Skype: s0litaire eMail: b...@s0l.co.uk -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Advice
I have the Revo running Karmic with XBMC and the Keysonic keyboard. It's a pretty good solution, and only has occasional digital audio output issues which require restarting XBMC. I plan to replace the Keysonic with a PS3 remote and bluetooth dongle and mount the Revo on the rear of the television. Eventually. Right now, it ain't broke. I am happy to assist in the setup, but really Google found all the howtos for me. Kind regards, travis Thanks everyone for your help and advice, much appreciated. Just out of interest, does anyone have any experience of running a media centre on a Dell Zino HD? They look quite cool, plus they have a DVD player built in. Thanks, Simon -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Advice
I have a budget of around ?300 for a media box which will be directly connected to a TV. I would prefer to buy a pre-built system, something like Acer Aspire Revo (http://www.ebuyer.com/product/172706) would be good and then install Lucid. That's exactly the hardware I was going to recommend. For keyboard, I use: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Keysonic-Wireless-Keyboard-Integrated- Frequency/dp/B000L10Y5E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8s=electronicsqid= 1239806171sr=8-2 It's not the best, and keep the receiver out in the open to avoid interference. I keep the PC in a cabinet and use a long USB cable. But it works well and is pleasantly small. I have the Revo running Karmic with XBMC and the Keysonic keyboard. It's a pretty good solution, and only has occasional digital audio output issues which require restarting XBMC. I plan to replace the Keysonic with a PS3 remote and bluetooth dongle and mount the Revo on the rear of the television. Eventually. Right now, it ain't broke. I am happy to assist in the setup, but really Google found all the howtos for me. Kind regards, travis -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Advice
Hi, I'm after some advice as to which system to buy and any issues I should look out for when setting it up. I have a budget of around £300 for a media box which will be directly connected to a TV. I would prefer to buy a pre-built system, something like Acer Aspire Revo (http://www.ebuyer.com/product/172706) would be good and then install Lucid. My main requirements are; 1. Output via HDMI 2. Small form factor. 3. WLAN. 4. Easy to use front-end (wife and kids will be main users) 5. Wireless keyboard and mouse. 6. Remote control would be great. I don't need a PVR as I already have Sky+. All suggestions welcome. Simon Swaysland. -- QUANDO OMNI FLUNKUS MORITATUS -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Advice
I have a budget of around £300 for a media box which will be directly connected to a TV. I would prefer to buy a pre-built system, something like Acer Aspire Revo (http://www.ebuyer.com/product/172706) would be good and then install Lucid. That's exactly the hardware I was going to recommend. For keyboard, I use: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Keysonic-Wireless-Keyboard-Integrated- Frequency/dp/B000L10Y5E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8s=electronicsqid=1239806171sr=8-2 It's not the best, and keep the receiver out in the open to avoid interference. I keep the PC in a cabinet and use a long USB cable. But it works well and is pleasantly small. Tyler -- Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves. -- Anne Morrow Lindbergh -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Advice
On 11 May 2010 12:18, Simon Swaysland simon.swaysl...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I'm after some advice as to which system to buy and any issues I should look out for when setting it up. I have a budget of around £300 for a media box which will be directly connected to a TV. I would prefer to buy a pre-built system, something like Acer Aspire Revo (http://www.ebuyer.com/product/172706) would be good and then install Lucid. My main requirements are; 1. Output via HDMI 2. Small form factor. 3. WLAN. 4. Easy to use front-end (wife and kids will be main users) 5. Wireless keyboard and mouse. 6. Remote control would be great. I don't need a PVR as I already have Sky+. All suggestions welcome. Simon Swaysland. -- QUANDO OMNI FLUNKUS MORITATUS -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ What media are you going to be using it for? I am currently running Boxee (www.boxee.tv) on a Lucid-based media centre. I use my either a wireless keyboard, my iPhone or my Android phone (last two both over wifi) to control it. I believe Boxee works fine with HD (my machine isn't up to it, so I cannot confirm or deny), and my wife uses the front end without problem. Hope That Helps, Steve Garton http://blog.sheepeatingtaz.co.uk -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Advice
This is a good form factor ...especially if you want to hide the machine behind your wall tellythen control VLC via your phone. I will be looking at this topic with interest as i am intending to buy something for my living room too On 11 May 2010 12:27, Stephen Garton sheepeating...@gmail.com wrote: On 11 May 2010 12:18, Simon Swaysland simon.swaysl...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I'm after some advice as to which system to buy and any issues I should look out for when setting it up. I have a budget of around £300 for a media box which will be directly connected to a TV. I would prefer to buy a pre-built system, something like Acer Aspire Revo (http://www.ebuyer.com/product/172706) would be good and then install Lucid. My main requirements are; 1. Output via HDMI 2. Small form factor. 3. WLAN. 4. Easy to use front-end (wife and kids will be main users) 5. Wireless keyboard and mouse. 6. Remote control would be great. I don't need a PVR as I already have Sky+. All suggestions welcome. Simon Swaysland. -- QUANDO OMNI FLUNKUS MORITATUS -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ What media are you going to be using it for? I am currently running Boxee (www.boxee.tv) on a Lucid-based media centre. I use my either a wireless keyboard, my iPhone or my Android phone (last two both over wifi) to control it. I believe Boxee works fine with HD (my machine isn't up to it, so I cannot confirm or deny), and my wife uses the front end without problem. Hope That Helps, Steve Garton http://blog.sheepeatingtaz.co.uk -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Advice
I want it to support as many video formats as possible, mp4, avi etc I hadn't thought of Boxee, I've used it in the past on my AppleTV What media are you going to be using it for? I am currently running Boxee (www.boxee.tv) on a Lucid-based media centre. I use my either a wireless keyboard, my iPhone or my Android phone (last two both over wifi) to control it. I believe Boxee works fine with HD (my machine isn't up to it, so I cannot confirm or deny), and my wife uses the front end without problem. Hope That Helps, Steve Garton http://blog.sheepeatingtaz.co.uk -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- QUANDO OMNI FLUNKUS MORITATUS -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Advice
On 11 May 2010 13:33, Simon Swaysland simon.swaysl...@gmail.com wrote: I want it to support as many video formats as possible, mp4, avi etc I hadn't thought of Boxee, I've used it in the past on my AppleTV What media are you going to be using it for? I am currently running Boxee (www.boxee.tv) on a Lucid-based media centre. I use my either a wireless keyboard, my iPhone or my Android phone (last two both over wifi) to control it. I believe Boxee works fine with HD (my machine isn't up to it, so I cannot confirm or deny), and my wife uses the front end without problem. Hope That Helps, Steve Garton http://blog.sheepeatingtaz.co.uk -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- QUANDO OMNI FLUNKUS MORITATUS -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ While he's at UDS, I'll point out that popey has a few blog posts on Boxee running on a revo... http://popey.com/blog/?s=boxee Steve Garton http://blog.sheepeatingtaz.co.uk -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Advice
On Tue, 2010-05-11 at 13:38 +0100, Stephen Garton wrote: On 11 May 2010 13:33, Simon Swaysland simon.swaysl...@gmail.com wrote: I want it to support as many video formats as possible, mp4, avi etc I hadn't thought of Boxee, I've used it in the past on my AppleTV What media are you going to be using it for? I am currently running Boxee (www.boxee.tv) on a Lucid-based media centre. I use my either a wireless keyboard, my iPhone or my Android phone (last two both over wifi) to control it. I believe Boxee works fine with HD (my machine isn't up to it, so I cannot confirm or deny), and my wife uses the front end without problem. Hope That Helps, Steve Garton http://blog.sheepeatingtaz.co.uk -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- QUANDO OMNI FLUNKUS MORITATUS -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ While he's at UDS, I'll point out that popey has a few blog posts on Boxee running on a revo... http://popey.com/blog/?s=boxee Steve Garton http://blog.sheepeatingtaz.co.uk I'd certainly vouch for XBMC on a revo. I'm using a 'generic' windows MCE remote from Maplin with it. Watching 1080p with no probs and the wife and kids are very happy with it. I experienced a few 'quirks' on setting it up but there's loads of info on the web - one tip that took me ages to find - you need to turn off compiz or you get vertical tearing on some videos. Have Fun Dan Fish -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Advice
On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 2:08 PM, Dan Fish d...@fishms.org wrote: I'd certainly vouch for XBMC on a revo. I'm using a 'generic' windows MCE remote from Maplin with it. Watching 1080p with no probs and the wife and kids are very happy with it. I experienced a few 'quirks' on setting it up but there's loads of info on the web - one tip that took me ages to find - you need to turn off compiz or you get vertical tearing on some videos. For what it's worth, I'm running XBMC on an actual Xbox, as in, what it was originally designed for. :¬) It works beautifully, was quite easy to set up - it only requires a softmod, it wasn't necessary to open the case - and the hardware was free. The bits to mod it cost me about £12 on eBay. -- Liam Proven • Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/liamproven Email: lpro...@cix.co.uk • GMail/GoogleTalk/Orkut: lpro...@gmail.com Tel: +44 20-8685-0498 • Cell: +44 7939-087884 • Fax: + 44 870-9151419 AOL/AIM/iChat/Yahoo/Skype: liamproven • LiveJournal/Twitter: lproven MSN: lpro...@hotmail.com • ICQ: 73187508 -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Advice
On 11 May 2010 14:18, Liam Proven lpro...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 2:08 PM, Dan Fish d...@fishms.org wrote: I'd certainly vouch for XBMC on a revo. I'm using a 'generic' windows MCE remote from Maplin with it. Watching 1080p with no probs and the wife and kids are very happy with it. I experienced a few 'quirks' on setting it up but there's loads of info on the web - one tip that took me ages to find - you need to turn off compiz or you get vertical tearing on some videos. For what it's worth, I'm running XBMC on an actual Xbox, as in, what it was originally designed for. :¬) It works beautifully, was quite easy to set up - it only requires a softmod, it wasn't necessary to open the case - and the hardware was free. The bits to mod it cost me about £12 on eBay. -- Liam Proven • Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/liamproven Email: lpro...@cix.co.uk • GMail/GoogleTalk/Orkut: lpro...@gmail.com Tel: +44 20-8685-0498 • Cell: +44 7939-087884 • Fax: + 44 870-9151419 AOL/AIM/iChat/Yahoo/Skype: liamproven • LiveJournal/Twitter: lproven MSN: lpro...@hotmail.com • ICQ: 73187508 -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ That's a fair point, I also used to run XBMC on an original xbox. I paid a guy on ebay £25 to mod and install XBMC for me, and the xbox also only cost me £50 from ebay ~4 years ago! I moved to a PC-based solution as I wanted to use it as a general file server for the house as well. The xbox still works just fine - My mum dad have it set up in their living room now! Steve Garton http://blog.sheepeatingtaz.co.uk -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Advice
On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 2:25 PM, Stephen Garton sheepeating...@gmail.comwrote: That's a fair point, I also used to run XBMC on an original xbox. /snip I can also vouch for XBMC on the original Xbox and also on a custom desktop PC. XBMC supports remote control via a browser (so fine on an iPhone and N900, or anything else with a decent browser), and also runs a upnp server as well (so other XBMC boxes around the house, the joggler and N900 play media stored on it). -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Advice
If you're planning to go the revo route the dual core ones are £180 on ebuyer at the moment http://www.ebuyer.com/product/182588 Yup, yet another post for a revo on hotukdeals... -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Advice
On 11 May 2010 14:56, Adam Bagnall a...@geekygeek.co.uk wrote: If you're planning to go the revo route the dual core ones are £180 on ebuyer at the moment http://www.ebuyer.com/product/182588 Yup, yet another post for a revo on hotukdeals... -- I was originally going to go down the XBOX360 route, but after much deliberation I thought the Revo route looked better. I've already got a PS3 and a Wii in the other room so I don't think I need another console. Or maybe I do! -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
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i WILL be going down the revo route...connected to my phone. i will just set up my phone as a VLC remote...and just use that play music/vids! On 11 May 2010 15:07, Simon Swaysland simon.swaysl...@gmail.com wrote: On 11 May 2010 14:56, Adam Bagnall a...@geekygeek.co.uk wrote: If you're planning to go the revo route the dual core ones are £180 on ebuyer at the moment http://www.ebuyer.com/product/182588 Yup, yet another post for a revo on hotukdeals... -- I was originally going to go down the XBOX360 route, but after much deliberation I thought the Revo route looked better. I've already got a PS3 and a Wii in the other room so I don't think I need another console. Or maybe I do! -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Advice
On 11/05/10 15:07, Simon Swaysland wrote: On 11 May 2010 14:56, Adam Bagnall a...@geekygeek.co.uk mailto:a...@geekygeek.co.uk wrote: If you're planning to go the revo route the dual core ones are £180 on ebuyer at the moment http://www.ebuyer.com/product/182588 Yup, yet another post for a revo on hotukdeals... -- I was originally going to go down the XBOX360 route, but after much deliberation I thought the Revo route looked better. I've already got a PS3 and a Wii in the other room so I don't think I need another console. Or maybe I do! From experience (of having an XBOX360, Wii and PS3), out of the three the PS3 is the best of the three for media playback. The XBOX360 is just too noisy for my liking (I have an XBOX360 Elite bought back in June last year, I don't think it's the Jasper motherboard but the one before it). I also found that the XBOX is fussy about what it streams. Windows Media format files play perfectly well (and are really good quality, Windows Media 5.1 audio is automatically converted to Dolby Digital 5.1). However most other media tends to need transcoding which is fine is you have a quickish PC to do that but I tend to leave the PC off when watching media. It can also stream from Windows Media Centre but again I've found the transcoding awful quality. This is using uPNP from PS3 Media Server (which supports the XBOX360 and PS3). The PS3 on the other hand will happily accept Divx/Xvid video files streamed from PS3 Media Server and it's also possible to transcode h264 videos on the fly (it basically changes the container from a MKV file to a VOB which the PS3 supports, the h264 codec itself is already supported). I find my PS3 can play just about anything I can throw at it when I use PS3 Media Server. Where the Wii is concerned, I've got it soft-modded for homebrew and I have played some standard definition stuff in Mplayer on it and also streamed internet radio but it's not a patch on the original XBOX which we'd still be using if it wasn't for the fact that we now have a HDTV. In fact we have about 4 XBOX consoles (having been given two of them) and my step-kids up north have a soft-modded XBOX which also runs XBMC as a DVD/media player. If I was going to build a dedicated media PC now (after my old one died last year) I'd probably go down the Revo route myself but also install MythTV to record the TV (I only have basic Virgin cable and Freeview). Saying that though, I'm sure I read somewhere that XBMC can connect to MythTV to play back recorded shows. Rob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
