[kbrookes]

Firesign3394, you're making we Mac users look bad. I have four Macs in my home and could be said to be an avid Apple user. However the default position for every argument should not be 'Get a Mac'.

At the same time I think the solution being posited earlier is just plain silly at a time when we have VPDAU available to us. I'm about to build a HTPC that will do 1080p without breaking a sweat and be not much bigger than a MacMini. I'm going to be able to do this for less than $AU500 - about half the cost of a decently specced Mini.

The Mini's a great machine and if you've already got one it presents a great solution.

It's far from being the best option tho.

[domi55]

http://www.atric.de/IR-Einschalter/index.php
http://www.my-irshop.de/catalog/prod...products_id=72

now the only question is if those receicers will work in linux and if i can use the MCE remote with them.

The "IR-Einschalter" from atric.de does work with XBMC 9.04.1 and a MCE Remote (for example HAMA MCE Remote). I additionally configured my Harmony One with the "IR-Einschalter". Works great so far

http://htpc.netdata.ch/?p=63

[stokedfish]

The case : 1250 US$ (ouchhh !!!)
Motherboard : 150 US$
Processor : 200 US$
IR receiver Imon : 25$
Power On / OFF adaptator : 30 US$

Holy camoly, did you win the lottery or what?

Awesome set up though!