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Leaving the good old xbox behind - eyedontno - 2012-08-15
Its been a hell of a ride the last few years but its time to upgrade from the original xbox, I love xbmc and have considered a few options but have no idea which is best because I've been out of the loop for a while now.
I would mainly like to be able to watch 720/1080p on it and also hd youtube videos, after looking at my options as far as apple tv, standalones and buiding an htpc, I have decided to go with the standalone. The problem is I have no idea which system is the most reliable/stable with xbmc.
Here is what i have considered please help me pick one i would greatly appreciate it.
http://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-ZBOXHD-ID36BR3D-U-PC-Barebone-System/dp/B004VUODOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344997822&sr=8-1&keywords=zotac+zbox+id36
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-EB1007-B0830-ASUS-Desktop-Black/dp/B006SONM8O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344999980&sr=8-1&keywords=asus+ee+box+eb1007
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-AspireRevo-AR3700-U3002-Compact-Desktop/dp/B00433SP6G/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1345000039&sr=1-1&keywords=acer+aspire+revo+ar3700
RE: Leaving the good old xbox behind - assassin - 2012-08-15
Why? I would build your own at those prices for sure.
RE: Leaving the good old xbox behind - eyedontno - 2012-08-15
(2012-08-15, 05:26)assassin Wrote: Why? I would build your own at those prices for sure.
Mainly because I've never built a pc before and I dont have the slightest desire to.
RE: Leaving the good old xbox behind - assassin - 2012-08-15
The atom is just so underpowered nowadays. I just think you could do better for those prices.
To each his own.
RE: Leaving the good old xbox behind - Dougie Fresh - 2012-08-15
If you're uncertain about building, then take a look at a barebones. For example, this one is modelled after the popular "A6-PACK" build here on these forums: http://www.ecosmartpc.com/ei5a63500.html.
If you're after a fully configured HTPC, these guys do a great job: http://assassinhtpc.com/
RE: Leaving the good old xbox behind - eyedontno - 2012-08-15
(2012-08-15, 16:17)Dougie Fresh Wrote: If you're uncertain about building, then take a look at a barebones. For example, this one is modelled after the popular "A6-PACK" build here on these forums: http://www.ecosmartpc.com/ei5a63500.html.
If you're after a fully configured HTPC, these guys do a great job: http://assassinhtpc.com/
Very interesting I like what I see over at Mr. Assassin's website.
RE: Leaving the good old xbox behind - User 77203 - 2012-08-16
(2012-08-16, 10:51)craigdabbs Wrote: For pre-configured boxes without running windows look at (self promotion link)
advertise your self why dont you?
your site lacks proper contact details i.e. address or telephone number, very dodgy!!!!!
Also your products have have very poor info regarding specs!
id buy from this uk company http://www.pulse-eight.com
RE: Leaving the good old xbox behind - carbon60 - 2012-08-16
(2012-08-16, 14:42)djashjones Wrote:(2012-08-16, 10:51)craigdabbs Wrote: For pre-configured boxes without running windows look at (self promotion links)
advertise your self why dont you?
your site lacks proper contact details i.e. address or telephone number, very dodgy!!!!!
Also your products have have very poor info regarding specs!
id buy from this uk company http://www.pulse-eight.com
Not having contact details is not only dodgy it's also illegal under uk law.
RE: Leaving the good old xbox behind - Dougie Fresh - 2012-08-16
He does sell the nicest mini-ITX cases though
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