[access-uk] Re: Media Edition Again

Hi Steve,

Only thing I know about Gateway, is that they seem to be made bankrupt and
then come back all the time.  They have been in and out of the market at
least twice.  When I last saw a Gateway device, it had so many non-standard
components, that if you wanted anything repaired, you had to go to Gateway.
Whether it is still the same, I don't know, but I wouldn't touch them with a
barge pole.  Then again, I don't like Dell either <Smile>.

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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Steve Hyde-Dryden
Sent: 30 June 2006 00:10
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Media Edition Again

Hi Adrian,

Thanks for that, I was acting on a recommendation of a friend but haven't
actually looked at all the specs on the site.  I'll take another look but I
saw a very nice Gateway system today.  Has anyone on the list had any
experience of Gateway?

This one was about ?570 for a dual core 2.8 processors, 1 gig of RAM and a
250 gig HD with 128 ATI Radion graphics card.

Best regards.

Steve



-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
Adrian Higginbotham
Sent: 29 June 2006 15:49
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Media Edition Again


Steve - just had a look at the Dell machine you mentioned in the discussion
with Brian and noticed that although in the comparative table for the three
flavours of the dimension 5150 all say XP home when you go in to the full
spec for any of the machines it actually specifies XP media center edition
as the supplied operating system.
A: have you clarified which OS is supplied?
B: if not look out for this apparent difference if you have specific
requirements especially if you are running a standard screenreader as I
think there has been some mention of media centre requireing a screenreader
that supports pro operating systems.

Adrian Higginbotham
Accessibility and inclusion adviser
British Educational Communications and Technology Agency - BECTA
Tel: Direct dial 024 7679 7333 - Internal extension #2287
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BECTA, Millburn Hill Road, Science Park, Coventry, CV4 7JJ -----Original
Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Steve Hyde-Dryden
Sent: 29 June 2006 15:24
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Media Edition Again

Hi Andy,

Well, it's a little trial and error.  Initially I'll try the soundcard in
the pc to see what it's like but I anticipate having to get a different
sound card.  I understand that the EMU cards are very good for audio
reproduction so may go for one of their pro type cards.  I've a prettey
expensive hi-fi system so it's imperitive that the quality be good.  My amp
on it's own is two and half grand! smiles.

I've taken on though what Brian said about the need for media centre.  I had
wondered quite a bit about whether i really needed it.  I think the nebula
card route would be the best option.  I would be over the moon if they had a
version for Sky but, alas, haha, not so yet!

I also want to go for the HD TV option in the near future.

Best regards for now.

Steve


-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
Andy Logue
Sent: 29 June 2006 12:01
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Media Edition Again


Hi Steve.

I'm a bit like yourself at the moment.  I'm needing to upgrade my computer
and my hi-fi and I was keen on having a go at the Media Centre version,
possibly on a dell, because of the low noise.  I have listened to a number
of demonstrations from America where they are able to connect their
satellite televisions.  Unfortunately, we are unable here yet to do the
same, other than go down the Nebula route.  unfortunately , the Nebula
system only works with Freeview and as we don't have Freeview in our area
yet, I'm scupper.  I have all of my music collection on my computer and have
tried both a line-out and Veronica method of connection, but unfortunately,
both have a price in terms of loss of quality, so I'm scupper again.  To
complicate the issue, I also wish to upgrade to HDTV and plug the lot
together.  I've got some cash coming soon, so I'm able to do it but the
technology is simply not here yet.  How frustrating eh?  Can you tell me how
you plan to link your computer to your hi-fi, and how you plan to get the
maximum quality of sound?

Best wishes.

Andy.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Hyde-Dryden" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Access-Uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 11:24 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Media Edition Again


> Hi All,
>
> I know there has been some discussion on this in the past but I'm now 
> about to buy a new desktop.  I want to integrate it with my home audio

> system and connect it to a new HD TV.
>
> OK, my questions, I'm using jaws 5 at the moment but am about to go to

> jaws
> 7 pro, would I gain any benefit from going for media edition?  If I 
> do, is there a particular version to either stipulate, or avoid?  What

> features in media centre would I not be able to utilise?
>
> Lastly, anyone got any suggestions on a reasonably priced PC?
>
> Steve
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