Dream satellite migration from Agila2 to Koreasat5
Last May 18, 2010, my Homecast satellite receiver received an OTA (Over the air) software upgrade from Dream. It turns out that this was in anticipation of their planned migration from Agila2 to Koreasat5. The said software update (from previous v1.03 to v1.06) contains the necessary information or TPs (transponder settings) for the new satellite. So once you perform a factory reset on your Homecast unit, you need not input the said new transponder values and your receiver will automatically scan both Koreasat5 and Agila2.
Network Media Tanks (NMT) and 5.1 audio out
I am in the lookout for a good Network Media Tank player. Xtreamer seems to be a popular and cost-effective choice, however, as with other brands such as popcorn hour and wdtv, all have only a pair of stereo RCA jacks at the back.
What this means is, we need to purchase an additional 5.1 Dolby or DTS decoder to be able to hook it up to a 5.1 speakers and enjoy 5.1 audio. Sure, we can find Klipsch ProMedia DD-5.1 and Creative DDTS-100, but they are expensive.
The reason for this post is that I just wonder, why cheap DVD players have 5.1 outputs at the back while NMTs only have stereo. For this reason, would this be a good reason to hold off buying current NMTs?
