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I am having a tough time finding an exact answer
Can a HTPC setup running XBMC stream netflix, amazon, and hbo go in 1080/5.1? If yes, how? If not, can any HTPC setup do it?
I'm close to pulling the trigger on building a HTPC, but want to make sure it can be my one-stop-shop.
My streaming requirements are
1080p/dts (some hd) MKV files
Netlflix HD
Amazon Prime HD
HBO Go (can live w/o it if need be) - My provider is directv and comcast (can use parents acct). Worst case scenario, maybe I can steal a friends Verizon fios acct
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2013-04-01, 18:06
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For sure, HTPC can stream Netlix/Amazon HD and playback MKV files. If it is recorded Diectv file, HTPC can playback the file using Directv2pc option. To do Netflix, Amazon and Direct2pc, I preferred 7MCE option. XBMC can handles MKV files with ease.....
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Nice. What about amazon and hbo? Is there support for those apps/plug-ins?
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My Setup, The best solution I have found is:
Windows 8:
- MCE for LiveTV (Required for premium channels)
- Netflix Metro App (1080p & 5.1)
- HBOGO Metro app
- NextPVR (Serving LiveTV on to other XBMC installs)
Pivos XIOS:
- XBMC-Linux
- NextPVR PVR Addon
- Bluecop's Hulu Plugin
Vizio E552VL TV:
- Amazon Prime built in app. (1080P & 5.1)
I use XBMC.MyLibrary & Playon to import strms from Netflix, HBOGO, Hulu, & Amazon into my XBMC library. Hulu can be played directly from XBMC, the others I switch to depending on if it's SD or HD.
-Mike
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2013-04-02, 22:36
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If you have Microsoft Xbox 360, you can true 5.1 surround sound from Netflix too. If I remember correctly, I have to enable Dolby Pro Logic II on my AVR to get the 5.1 surround sound on my HTPC. It is not true 5.1 surround sound, but it can be heard on all speakers......