2010-07-11, 22:11
Hello,
I have a server in my basement storing all my movies, music etc . When I was single it used to feed my Core 2 HTPC, that pc however is being used by one of my spouses kids
So we now have 4 TV's, 2 that are used most.
I'll need atleast 1 permanent client (livingroom) and 1 that might be able to be moved around.
I've been looking at prebuilt ION boxes, though I have a few issues;
I'd probably run windows 7 and am worrying about performance?
Also costs of 2 clients is a bit much currently
Then I noticed Popcorn Hour A200 which is relatively cheap, and apparently getting a rich ui sometime in the future, is there anything prebuilt in this price range? I'd prefer xbmc to be honest, but money is not in abundance.
Anyone have any input?
Built 1 mini-itx system with a core i3? purchase a prebuilt ion? settle for 1-2 popcorn hours at the time being?
Thanks
I have a server in my basement storing all my movies, music etc . When I was single it used to feed my Core 2 HTPC, that pc however is being used by one of my spouses kids
So we now have 4 TV's, 2 that are used most.
I'll need atleast 1 permanent client (livingroom) and 1 that might be able to be moved around.
I've been looking at prebuilt ION boxes, though I have a few issues;
I'd probably run windows 7 and am worrying about performance?
Also costs of 2 clients is a bit much currently
Then I noticed Popcorn Hour A200 which is relatively cheap, and apparently getting a rich ui sometime in the future, is there anything prebuilt in this price range? I'd prefer xbmc to be honest, but money is not in abundance.
Anyone have any input?
Built 1 mini-itx system with a core i3? purchase a prebuilt ion? settle for 1-2 popcorn hours at the time being?
Thanks