I have been using Handbrake for years to make backup copies of my DVDs. The kids have destroyed my DVD collection so copying them to my media center is a must. Then I pack the original DVDs away. Handbreak has done well over the years to make DVD backups. Handbrake supports multiple formats but I create a single MKV file with some custom compression that has no noticeable jaggies when viewing even the most action packed movie. The big...
Read MoreThe Mac Mini has been in use now for more than a week. It is time to provide some details on what media center applications I am using the most. There are only two options in my opinion that are worth looking at. It comes down to Boxee and Plex. I am not going to give a full review of each app because it has been done thousands of time already on the web. If you want to learn more about Plex and Boxee just check them out on the web. What...
Read MoreWell, I have not officially given an update on Direct TV since it was installed. When I first got it installed I was not happy with it. Cable HD was clearer to tell the truth. It has taken me some time to adjust to the Direct TV DH channels. It really is a different between the color the sharpness of Cable HD and Direct TV HD. Direct TV certainly has more channels but some of them are really compressed and don’t look that good....
Read MoreAmazon had a deal last week. A Toshiba HD-A3 and 10 HD-DVDs. Now 10 HD-DVDs would cost a minimum of $200 so when the final price was $197.21 delivered to my door with two day shipping I could not resist myself much to Terra’s dismay. (more…) Related Posts:Saturday Night Fight NightDirect TV UpdateMedia Center: Part 2Pulled the TriggerBacking Up MoviesTwitter...
Read MoreIn this, part two, of my media center project I am looking at different media center applications. Each of these has their own pros and cons and I tried to list them as they applied to my own needs. They may be different for your own project so please evaluate them on your own and make your own judgement. Also make sure you read Media Center: Part 1. (more…) Related Posts:Media Center: Part 1Pulled the TriggerxBox 360Direct TV...
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