2010-06-30, 04:57
Hi Everyone,
I've tinkered with XBMC and am quite impressed, but I don't have the inclination to learn how to setup and customize a HTPC. Is there anyone that sells pre-configured, ready to go XBMC machines?
If not, perhaps someone local to Sacramento, CA would like the job? I'll buy the parts, you build it at my home and get paid for the time.
There are some areas where I know I need help:
1. System must operate wholly by remote for a high spouse acceptance factor. (Ideal remote would also control my Samsung TV and Bose Lifestyle 35 (which I think will receive both Infrared and RF)). Personally, I think I prefer RF.
2. System must stream video (all typical formats), music, and pictures from my Unraid machine (I'm not Linux knowledgeable, despite my Unraid, so I'm looking for some flavor of Windows on this machine).
3. Would like to use one of the non-standard Skins and would like advice on additional functionality and "gotta have it" features. Can it be configured with Tivo recording functionality? What features do you all recommend?
4. Not sure if this should be a small formfactor machine like the new Acers and run XBMC Live on a flash drive or if it should be a full fledged machine - even though it's not storing the content.
5. I need a few quick lessons on how to prepare my content for use on the system (spouse wants lyrics with her audio, for example). While I've tinkered with Media Companion, I couldn't get Ember to launch successfully on three different computers. (I'm far from computer illiterate).
Looking for your advice.
Thanks everyone,
Russell
I've tinkered with XBMC and am quite impressed, but I don't have the inclination to learn how to setup and customize a HTPC. Is there anyone that sells pre-configured, ready to go XBMC machines?
If not, perhaps someone local to Sacramento, CA would like the job? I'll buy the parts, you build it at my home and get paid for the time.
There are some areas where I know I need help:
1. System must operate wholly by remote for a high spouse acceptance factor. (Ideal remote would also control my Samsung TV and Bose Lifestyle 35 (which I think will receive both Infrared and RF)). Personally, I think I prefer RF.
2. System must stream video (all typical formats), music, and pictures from my Unraid machine (I'm not Linux knowledgeable, despite my Unraid, so I'm looking for some flavor of Windows on this machine).
3. Would like to use one of the non-standard Skins and would like advice on additional functionality and "gotta have it" features. Can it be configured with Tivo recording functionality? What features do you all recommend?
4. Not sure if this should be a small formfactor machine like the new Acers and run XBMC Live on a flash drive or if it should be a full fledged machine - even though it's not storing the content.
5. I need a few quick lessons on how to prepare my content for use on the system (spouse wants lyrics with her audio, for example). While I've tinkered with Media Companion, I couldn't get Ember to launch successfully on three different computers. (I'm far from computer illiterate).
Looking for your advice.
Thanks everyone,
Russell