2011-05-30, 18:11
I've been reading up about XBMC and think it looks absolutely amazing, therefore I'd like to use it on my TV. The problem is I've no idea what setup I need to be able to do this.
Currently I have 6 HDD's of data on a PC running Windows Vista which I want to play on my TV. Currently I use PS3 Media Server to steam over the network to a PS3 to watch movies but this doesn't support XBMC so I need an alternative.
Budget is roughly $600 but this is where I become stuck as I don't know how I get the files to the TV and have the TV show XBMC:
I've heard so many different things mentioned: HTPC, Boxee, AppleTV etc. Could it be as simple as having a HDMI out from the computer to the TV? (I literally have no idea). Would it make more sense to take some of the HDD's out of the computer which have movies etc on and put them into a HTPC or something similar? Options are unlimited within the price-range, whatever would work best.
My requirements are:
- Needs to play 1080p (can be wired over network if needed)
- Non-complicated setting up if possible
- Control XBMC through some sort of remote controller (i.e. how I would currently do it via PS3 controller so I don't have to get up and fiddle with the computer! I do have an Ipad which can be used if necessary)
Sorry for not knowing any more ... I've spent days trying to understand what to do but am stumped !! I'm pretty open with my options on this one.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Just to note TV is Sony 40" 1080p Bravia
Currently I have 6 HDD's of data on a PC running Windows Vista which I want to play on my TV. Currently I use PS3 Media Server to steam over the network to a PS3 to watch movies but this doesn't support XBMC so I need an alternative.
Budget is roughly $600 but this is where I become stuck as I don't know how I get the files to the TV and have the TV show XBMC:
I've heard so many different things mentioned: HTPC, Boxee, AppleTV etc. Could it be as simple as having a HDMI out from the computer to the TV? (I literally have no idea). Would it make more sense to take some of the HDD's out of the computer which have movies etc on and put them into a HTPC or something similar? Options are unlimited within the price-range, whatever would work best.
My requirements are:
- Needs to play 1080p (can be wired over network if needed)
- Non-complicated setting up if possible
- Control XBMC through some sort of remote controller (i.e. how I would currently do it via PS3 controller so I don't have to get up and fiddle with the computer! I do have an Ipad which can be used if necessary)
Sorry for not knowing any more ... I've spent days trying to understand what to do but am stumped !! I'm pretty open with my options on this one.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Just to note TV is Sony 40" 1080p Bravia