2005-10-31, 08:12 AM
In the last update rollup of Windows MCE, Microsoft added the possibility of using so called "Intelligent Zoom". This mode is used for scaling up 4:3 images into full 16:9 widescreen, but it stretches the image non-linearily (i.e. the middle of the screen is hardly stretched at all while the left/right sides of the screen are stretched more). It also crops a little bit on the top/bottom.
Previously, I used the s-video input on my tv which made it possible for me to use the non-linear zoom on the tv (SuperWide). But with this addition it would be possible to use the VGA input instead - and that means a BIG difference in quality! Actually, the non-linear zoom in MCE is far superior to the one on my Philips TV...
I have absolutely no idea how MS implemented this, but if it is possible to add to GB-PVR too that would be fantastic!
Previously, I used the s-video input on my tv which made it possible for me to use the non-linear zoom on the tv (SuperWide). But with this addition it would be possible to use the VGA input instead - and that means a BIG difference in quality! Actually, the non-linear zoom in MCE is far superior to the one on my Philips TV...
I have absolutely no idea how MS implemented this, but if it is possible to add to GB-PVR too that would be fantastic!
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