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chrisfunk
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_ 		12. January 2006 @ 12:20 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Does anybody know of a single machine that can do all these things?

Hard Disk Recorder (at least 120 gig) with PC connection

and / or

Multi Format DVD recorder

With Built in Freeview (twin tuners would be nice)

now the tricky part..........

I want it to upscale DVD playback too! I know there are dvd players that can do it but what about an all in one?
My TV does not have HDMI input but does have DVI-D so this upscaling
can be through DVI output or a HDMI - DVI cable, I'm not fussy.

I know I could also use component but I want to keep my component inputs free for the xbox.

I really want to upgrade to an upscaling dvd player but also think it's about time i got a dvd or HD recorder. It's a mess when you add a digi box so i want it all in one box.

so,,,,does thing thing i want exist yet?
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This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 12. January 2006 @ 12:23
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Minion
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_ 		13. January 2006 @ 11:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Well you Know those HD DVD Players that Upscale the Image to HD do not Produce very Good Image Quality because anytime you Resize an Image that Much No Matter what algorythm it is useing to Resize you Loose a Lot of the Image Clarity....
They do Look Better than a Regular DVD Player when hooked up to HD but it definately isn"t HD Quality.....

Good luck in your search....


Cheers
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chrisfunk
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_ 		14. January 2006 @ 01:12 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
thnkas for that, i'll keep it in mind. i would have to see one running before i ever handed over the cash.

i just wondered if anybody had botehred to put all this stuff together yet. i suppose even one that didn't upscale would be fine.
my PAL dvd's run at 576i and they look good (but not enough to make me say wow!)

i have the xbox going at 480p now and that is WOW!
(by switching it from PAL to NTSC)

tell you what, maybe i should look into a NTSC dvd player,
do you know if my PAL dvds would play on one?
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Xbox 1.6 Executor3 EvoX 120gb
Custom white case, controler port and power button blue LED mods.
AMD Athlon XP 2.2gig, 120gb 7200rpm HD
512mb PC2700 ram, Delta Audiophile soundcard.
27" HD LCD, 450w dolby digital system.
TimKizzle
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_ 		14. January 2006 @ 09:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
get an xbox 360, it will play your xbox games as can play dvds

and u dont have to wory about your component connection
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chrisfunk
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_ 		14. January 2006 @ 09:54 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
doesn't exactly replace a hard drive recorder with freeview box though?
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Xbox 1.6 Executor3 EvoX 120gb
Custom white case, controler port and power button blue LED mods.
AMD Athlon XP 2.2gig, 120gb 7200rpm HD
512mb PC2700 ram, Delta Audiophile soundcard.
27" HD LCD, 450w dolby digital system.
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Minion
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_ 		14. January 2006 @ 10:09 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Chrisfunk: Generally a NTSC DVD Player will NOT play PAL DVD"s Unless it is a DVD Player That can Convert PAL to NTSC on Playback or supports Both standards...

There should be some Players that should Play back Both Formats....

Cheers
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Abit IS7
1gb Dual Chanell DDR 400mhz
Zalman CNPS7000-CU Cooler(Modded with 50cfm Fan)
XFX Gforce 6600GT 128mb GDDR3 (500/1000)
Pinnacle DV500 ADVC Editing Card
RaidMax Scorpio ATX Case + 5 Led
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