2009-12-23, 02:29
I'm currently using Xbmc on an Xbox and have for quite a while and am very happy with it.
My Xbox seems a bit noisy though and it is limited in HD capabilities so I'm pondering on upgrading to some form of computer based version - probably xbmc live.
I'm wondering what the best option is though. I use a NAS for all my media accessed by samba share at the moment which would stay the same and a universal remote for control.
Video and audio would be transmitted via HDMI (HD audio for blu-ray, etc). So far as I can see, options would be:
1) Build a HTPC;
2) Use one of the low power PCs like a Revoo or similar;
3) Use a Mac Mini;
4) Use an Apple tv (not sure how this copes with HD).
Is there one of these options which is better than the others, price is probably the main consideration, but also the ease of setup as I don't use linux that much?
Cheers for any tips
My Xbox seems a bit noisy though and it is limited in HD capabilities so I'm pondering on upgrading to some form of computer based version - probably xbmc live.
I'm wondering what the best option is though. I use a NAS for all my media accessed by samba share at the moment which would stay the same and a universal remote for control.
Video and audio would be transmitted via HDMI (HD audio for blu-ray, etc). So far as I can see, options would be:
1) Build a HTPC;
2) Use one of the low power PCs like a Revoo or similar;
3) Use a Mac Mini;
4) Use an Apple tv (not sure how this copes with HD).
Is there one of these options which is better than the others, price is probably the main consideration, but also the ease of setup as I don't use linux that much?
Cheers for any tips