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Laptop as HTPC..?

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mikey88

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Is it a good idea to use a laptop for home theater purpose?

I got Dell Studio 1537. Can I use it to make my movie experience go wow? I currently use Windows Media Player 11, if this matters in any way.

I got two screens at the moment with me - Samsung T220 and 42'' HDTV. I'd prefer using T220 over the 42''.

The laptop has HDMI out, and the monitor has DVI. Can I use this combination? Will I be able to see HD content? How about video quality - will it be good?

Please suggest how do I go about it.
 
Just looked up the specs for this machine and its more than adaquate for HTPC purposes. I have a tx2 tablet that has the HD3200 and it can play BD content stutter free so the HD3450 and more power CPU will be even better.

You just need a proper cable or converter to go from HDMI to DVI and don't worry, its all digital so no image degradation will occur.

So its simply a matter of determining the type of content you want to play. You don't have a BD drive I don't think so that might be an issue but other than that you should be good to go.
 
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