[access-uk] Re: Media Edition Again
- From: "kevin and emma" <kream@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 09:53:00 +0100
hi all, i've heard similar stories about dell and it's components. a friend
of mine was told by dell that if they installed any hardware that wasn't
dell manufactured, or dell approved, then it could invalidate their
warrantee. i also think on the whole dell's pc's are overpriced, although
this can be said of quite a lot of the "off the shelf" pc's you can buy. i'd
much rather build my own. may cost a bit more, but at least i know what's
going in it! smile.
Kevin - owner of the audyssey gamers discussion list at:
www.audyssey.org
contact me via email/msn:
kream@xxxxxxxxxxxx
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 8:21 AM
Subject: [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>.
>
> All the best
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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
> Email: Adrian.Higginbotham@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Web: http://www.becta.org.uk/
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> 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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