gusi;155730 Wrote: > Does media center come with it's own remote? Does it use a TV and a > "normal PC" monitor? I might have to visit a shop and see how it > works. > > I know how to drive VNC but once I use a laptop I may as well point its > browser straight at my SS.
I use my TV as a monitor. I have connected the VGA cable of my PC to the VGA port of my TV. The PC is in the basement. So when you are in the living room you see only a normal plasma screen on the wall. But in fact it's the monitor of the PC in the basement. With the remote controle of Media Center you can control the PC. Optionally there is also a wireless MCE keyboard. Both the keyboard and mouse have a infrared port. The receiver is on top of my plasma and is also connected to the PC in the basement. The 5.1 Home Theatre System is also connected to the audio card of the PC. I am using a dual tuner card in the PC. With this card it's possible to record two TV shows or watch one and record another. When I use the wireless keyboard I can go on the internet, chat with my friends, ... -- LogiSoft Best Regards, Steven Depuydt LogiSoft bvba Your partner is security! EIB/KNX Home Automation http://www.LogiSoft.be http://www.EIB-Domotica.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LogiSoft's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7488 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29810 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
