2011-01-21, 18:41
Hey Everyone, long time lurker but new member.
I have been using XBMC for some time now. I have it set up on a windows 7 machine i built connected to my tv, and on a laptop in my bedroom also connected to a tv. I have all my media files shared at the moment. I am going to be turning the tower into a full Ubuntu Server, but first I need to replace it with an HTPC for my living room.
This only needs to be a client, be able to stream 1080p content so I need HDMI, netflix, and hulu. I am probably going to run XBMC Live since it won't be used for anything else.
Here's where the challenge comes in. I am a huge fan of tigerdirect.com; that is where I bought my barebones kit for my current setup. However, I have $200 in bestbuy rewards points and would like to spend as little as possible out of pocket. Anything you can give me would help since I don't purchase computer parts from bestbuy often.
I have been using XBMC for some time now. I have it set up on a windows 7 machine i built connected to my tv, and on a laptop in my bedroom also connected to a tv. I have all my media files shared at the moment. I am going to be turning the tower into a full Ubuntu Server, but first I need to replace it with an HTPC for my living room.
This only needs to be a client, be able to stream 1080p content so I need HDMI, netflix, and hulu. I am probably going to run XBMC Live since it won't be used for anything else.
Here's where the challenge comes in. I am a huge fan of tigerdirect.com; that is where I bought my barebones kit for my current setup. However, I have $200 in bestbuy rewards points and would like to spend as little as possible out of pocket. Anything you can give me would help since I don't purchase computer parts from bestbuy often.