WMV9 Playback on TV

[davidpark]

Any suggestions for putting a WMV9 live stream onto television?

Quality is most important. Are there set top boxes or PCI cards for this?

Thanks
Dave

[edDV]

I have a dual monitor configuration with S-Video as the second monitor feeding a TV. I just drag WMP or other player to that monitor and select full screen.

You can do this with NVidea or ATI cards that have video out and dual monitor capability.

[davidpark]

Thanks for the reply..
Actually, I am looking for something with outputs like the Real Magic XCard, except using WMV9

I would be interested in any higher end products too.

I have tried using TV-outs a little, and have never been fully satisfied with the quality.

Thanks

[Soopafresh]

http://www.iodata.com/products/products.php?cat=HNP&sc=AVEL&pId=AVLP2%2FDVDLA&ts=2&tsc=15

[edDV]

The AVeL LinkPlayer2 is an option but be aware that the HD DVD and BluRay HD DVD players coming out later this year will have similar capability + play HD DVDs.

[davidpark]

Interesting.
Anyone know if this can play a live stream over the Internet, or does it only handle stored files? Is it possible to build a buffer on playback (like the software windows media player)?

Thanks

[edDV]

Sure with the free Windows Media Encoder
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/9series/encoder/default.aspx

or see VideoLan
http://www.videolan.org/

[celtic_druid]

Any standalone players using Sigma's new chipset will handle WMV9. Their latest chipset I believe handles full HD WMV9 (VC-1).