Andy Tang

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http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/k.asp?ck...=23268&AvdID=1

Looks pretty good with lots of features. I've ordered one, so I'll let you know what it's like after!

http://www.techspot.com/reviews/hard...rd/index.shtml - Seems to have a very good report here!

MarkO

Bit pricey, isn't it? What's the point, when most modern PCs will decode DivX quite happily?

Andy Tang

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It allows the use of a low spec PC and offers TV out, so I can use an old PC as a movie PC on my telly.

A better option than just getting a video card with a TV out, which would still need a better processor and more memory than the machine currently has.

64Mb card with TV out is about the same money as the X-Card.

suba

a low spec PC would be like a 486 or a P75 coz surely even a PII can do software mpeg and DivX.

Andy Tang

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Look at the load on the processor. Look at how the PC compensates (dropped frames, etc) especially on larger video files.

As I say, maybe it will do what I want, maybe it won't but I'll let you know after I've had a play.

I would have needed a video card with a TV out on it, and this card offers TV out with additional hardware decoding for the same money.

Also if you have a DVD drive, it can do that, and do it as a multi region player. And has a remote control so all the commands can be done without a keyboard and mouse!

There is an option of an RGB SCART lead, but I'll be using the S-Video output on the back of the card.

Did I mention it can output 5.1 sound, and link in with your amp? As well as have a co-axial digital out on your sound.

So I don't think the price is too high! In fact it sounds like a bargain.

HHxx

I have the standard mpeg2 card. All I can say is has been rock solid, drivers and application.

Looking forward to your assessment Andy

Andy Tang

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Ordered late afternoon Monday, arrived today at 9am!

I need to shuffle PC's and hard disks around, and try not to blow up anything!!

Might be the weekend before I even get started! Be patient!

dogmaul

there is a stand alone dvd player that plays divx files now

Andy Tang

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Shame really, as I'm happy with my DVD/LD player! Which I got for a bargain price, as has all the features I need like DTS, VCD, dual lasers and of course the ability to watch the Star Wars trilogy on Laser Disk!