GilbertMark
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join:2001-05-02
Gilbert, AZ
 ·Cox HSI
| Hmm.
I don't get this device or the ridiculous Apple iTV box either.
If I want to watch a DVD (way better quality than those crappy Apple movies, not to mention all the extra features that are missing) I watch it on my DVD player using my collection or Netflix.
If I don't want to listen to the radio or my CDs on the stereo in the living room then I plug my iPod into the receiver.
If I want to watch computer content (movies, photos) I plug in my PowerBook via a $30 DVI cable to my big screen.
These boxes are just plain stupid AND over priced. Another toy for the bored rich people out there. |
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chemaupr
join:2005-06-06
Alexandria, VA
| said by GilbertMark  :These boxes are just plain stupid AND over priced. Another toy for the bored rich people out there. Agree. That is why I like my Xbox360... is not plain, DVD, movies, etc...in one device only.
Now, as far as you other comments. Well CDs.... I rip my entire collections of CDs to my MCE PC. And I can sit down in my living room, bedroom or basement and pick and choose songs as I like and create play list right there. I do have an MP3 player. But is just not the same, when you are sorting over 300 artist and 5000+ songs.
Plug Powerbook.. Sure you can plug your camera too if you want. But again, when you have it ON-Demand with a MCE Extender... is not the same. An example, I want to watch my 300 pictures from the last vacation. Set my play list and scroll thru the pictures at the same time that I listen to my music thru my Stereo (which is connected to the 360 as well) |
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itguy05
join:2005-06-17
Camp Hill, PA
| reply to GilbertMark
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If I want to watch a DVD (way better quality than those crappy Apple movies, not to mention all the extra features that are missing) I watch it on my DVD player using my collection or Netflix.
DVD is 720x480. iTunes movie downloads are 640x480. You probably won't notice the difference (even on a big screen) at normal viewing distances. |
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