Poofyhairguy's HTPC Recommendation Thread

jackh · 2011-10-26 23:34

shateredsoul Wrote:... Now I just have to wait for the 3tb drives to come back down to about $100

That's going to take a long time, I'm afraid. Did you see this thread?

shateredsoul · 2011-10-27 17:17

Yeah, don't you think they're will be a chance for black friday? I swear a few days ago when I was looking at my htpc setup I found a hitachi 3tb for a little over a hunder, now it's way up .. so my experience fits with that thread Sad

Another question, I appreciate the info about the normal hdds, but what about solid state drives. I keep hearing conflicting reviews and this and that. People take sides, and bash the other side for no reason so it's hard to tell which reviews are fair. So far I've heard that Crucial Memory SSDs are really good, but it doesn't seem like they ever have sales or discounts.

johnny87au · 2011-12-28 11:04

Awesome thread, book marked for reference Smile

corban · 2012-04-14 16:25

Is this thread ok to post a proposed build in to ask for advice ?

Is a very good post tho and is helpful for me right from the start.

eskro · 2012-04-14 20:45

not really, please create your own thread

aoaaron · 2012-04-19 22:02

how do you guys rate the mac mini (2011) or 2010 or 2009 models.

the mac mini seems a really attractive purchase for myself ATM since I have all apple devices (airplay compatible), have a bunch of apple remotes lying around which I love, etc, 3 years warrantee and student discount bringing the price down to £480 or so.

I do worry about:
1) 10bit media
2) longitivity

my best xbmc experiences have been on my MBP.

eskro · 2012-04-19 22:29

i say not so prime time anymore...

aoaaron · 2012-04-19 22:47

'prime time'? could u expand/explain plz?

eskro · 2012-04-20 00:49

old stuff, better options out

Beer40oz · 2012-04-30 07:44

Poofyhairguy...... we miss you! I hope you are alright..... hope everything is well....

jackh Senior Member Posts: 129 Joined: Jun 2011 Reputation: 4	2011-10-26 23:34 Post: #191 shateredsoul Wrote:... Now I just have to wait for the 3tb drives to come back down to about $100 That's going to take a long time, I'm afraid. Did you see this thread?
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johnny87au Senior Member Posts: 178 Joined: Jan 2011 Reputation: 0	2011-12-28 11:04 Post: #193 Awesome thread, book marked for reference
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corban Junior Member Posts: 7 Joined: Apr 2012 Reputation: 0	2012-04-14 16:25 Post: #194 Is this thread ok to post a proposed build in to ask for advice ? Is a very good post tho and is helpful for me right from the start.
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,224 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 156	2012-04-14 20:45 Post: #195 not really, please create your own thread My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,224 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 156	2012-04-19 22:29 Post: #197 i say not so prime time anymore... My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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aoaaron Fan Posts: 440 Joined: Jul 2011 Reputation: 1	2012-04-19 22:47 Post: #198 'prime time'? could u expand/explain plz? Major Props Poofy and Eskro! Check out their sigs for the best help/advice.
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,224 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 156	2012-04-20 00:49 Post: #199 old stuff, better options out My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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Beer40oz Donor Posts: 2,214 Joined: Dec 2010 Reputation: 53 Location: The Moon	2012-04-30 07:44 Post: #200 Poofyhairguy...... we miss you! I hope you are alright..... hope everything is well.... "A6-PACK" The Original ☆ unRAID Server ☆ MCE Remote Turn ON HTPC FOUND! w/DONGLE Time to sit back, relax and enjoy XBMC.... CHEERS!!!
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