[mythtv-users] MythTV looks incredible

Jason White axtools at hotmail.com
Mon Oct 13 13:28:12 EDT 2003


> <snip>
> or are you just planning on running long video & audio cables
> from
> your PC to your home theater?  If the former, you can get an IR
receiver
> or a
> wireless keyboard to use. 

That said, does anyone know how long an S-Video/composite cable can be
before you start having serious degradation issues?  

I've been debating whether to build a separate front end or run some
cables.  My old machine that I used for my proof of concept is far too
noisy to put next to my TV.  It currently sits in the back of a closet.
I'd probably need to run about 20'-25' of cable for the video/audio to
get it out to the TV (through the attic).  If cabling was an option it
would be a cheaper way for me to start using my system "for real"
without having to build a new PC as a frontend.  I've been considering
the Xbox route because it's inexpensive but I'm a little concerned about
it's TVOut quality considering all of the posts that there've been about
it.


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