Home Theatre For My 42" Samsung Plasma TV

I was just wondering if any ol' home theatre is compatible with my tv. also im looking for a pretty sweet set-up not too too expensive..like $250-$500 range, any help would be great.
Thanks
Regards,
Nate

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Did you purchase a HTIB? What brand and model of speakers?
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Is the 180W rating the nominal or peak rating that it can handle?
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JAY39 wrote:
Jolly Giant,
That comparison was extremely helpful. I have heard and read on many forums about the Mac Mini. I have read that the built in DVD player in the Mac, supports 1080P and 24 fps. So, by using the Mac Mini option, you don't necessarily need a blue ray player thus achieving the same results.
true. keep in mind, though, that you will need a keyboard and mouse to some extent to operate the mini. consider if you want those gadgets in your living room.
But, then I would have to run an ethernet cable internally from my computer to the tv, which is not a problem.
take a look @ powerline adaptors such as these.
With the ATV, I am concerned that the airport/wifi option will result in slow service. Is this true? I have Time Capsule as my router-which runs on N and not G band.
ATV is wireless n capable (so is the mini) and that should provide enough bandwidth to view HD content. both ATV and mini also have gigabit ethernet ports.
also, in my experience the difference between 720p and 1080p is hardly discernible for the average eye and it would take a real good TV set to be able to tell them apart.
personally, i like the mini to be my central media server because, once set up, i can put it somewhere in the house (don't even need a monitor attached - just use screen sharing) but i'd opt for the ATV in my living room every time.
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2) Must have bluetooth - either for trackpad or PS3 controller (i beleive snow leopard has native PS3 controller support)
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libelulacero wrote:
EG: If you are in USA (region1) & you insert a region 2 disc you will not be able to play it unless you change the region lock. You can do that, but only 5 times ever & then you will be locked to that region forever.
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It does. It even applies to Apple's external dvd drive for the Airbook. Apple is mad to go along with the DVD cartel on this. It is not uncommon for people to have DVDs from 3 or more regions. It is simply NOT GOOD ENOUGH that their customers have to resort to workarounds like:
* buying extra DVD drives
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This policy is imposed by the movie studios on hardware makers. However a lot of hardware makers now ignore this insanity. Unfortunately Apple have chosen to obey this.
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Movie Studio = Moron. QED

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