MS said weeks ago "you may be able to connect to tv"
Ok I know Im off my rocker, but just got back from HP site and Nvidia.
HP says
Enjoy powerful entertainment with the HP media center pc 863n! Watch or record your favorite TV programs - even pause live TV, instant replay or skip commercials
video
[definition] NVIDIAŽ GeForce4™ MX420 graphics card with 64MB DDR SDRAM video memory with TV-out
Nvidia says
GeForce4 MX 420 The nView hardware and software technology combination delivers maximum flexibility for multi-display options, and provides unprecedented end-user control of the desktop experience. nView allows end-users to select any combination of multiple displays, including digital flat panels, analog CRTs, and TVs, and to modify the display properties using an intuitive software interface
Remember wheres the beef.
Ok, wheres the input? (TV)
Nvidia doesnt say theres a tv tuner onboard.
Only a tv out with nview.
Unlike ATI where you got to set Pri. and Sec., Nview you dont have to.(From what I read)
The only Nvidia cards with a tv tuner are their personal cinema cards. Marketed by Visiontek and Compro.
Over in Europe marketed by Sound Blaster.
So how are they doing the tv and tivo stuff?
Ok, Its been a long day. Maybe Im missing something.
So lets move on.
HP says starting from $1349.00 plus display and speakers.
Hummmmmmm
What did I pay for my setup?
Well had the pc (Most people do nowdays),its in my office and the tv in another room with an rf remote (to control pc).
So, lets see
ATI all in wonder 7500 ---$150.00
MJ --- $25.00
Couple of audio and video cables ----- $30.00
Total $205.00
Hummmmm looks like MJ was the cheapest thing!!!
(I know it was the best thing)
So $205.00 vs $1349.00 plus
I dont think so.
Thanks
The Griff