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[Gary Whitta]

I'd rather have a Mac Mini but as long as Apple shortsightedly continues to refuse to support HDMI it's not really a HTPC option for me. This, though...

http://www.dell.com/us/en/corp/desktops/inspiron-zino-hd/pd.aspx?refid=inspiron-zino-hd&s=corp

 

[Battlezone]

I like the look of those, but I wish they didn't have ports on the front.

 

[LCfiner]

The price is right, that's for sure. you can get a base model for 250 bucks.

 

[andycapps]

I'd rather have a Mac Mini but as long as Apple shortsightedly continues to refuse to support HDMI it's not really a HTPC option for me. This, though...

This is actually pretty nice looking. Also has Blu-ray capabilities. Wonder how well it does at playing back 720p or 1080p video with the integrated graphics. Not sure if I'd want to get the optional video card in such a small unit.

 

[harSon]

What kind of HTPC do you want to build. If you don't want Bluray or PVR features, just build a XBMC box with a Acer AspireRev for $300 cheaper.

Nevermind, a site I was looking at listed it as $500. This looks to be a damned good deal assuming it does HD content well.

 

[gcubed]

What kind of HTPC do you want to build. If you don't want Bluray or PVR features, just build a XBMC box with a Acer AspireRev for $300 cheaper.

Nevermind, a site I was looking at listed it as $500. This looks to be a damned good deal assuming it does HD content well.

.. edited as i quoted...

 

[rezuth]

I'd rather have a Mac Mini but as long as Apple shortsightedly continues to refuse to support HDMI it's not really a HTPC option for me. This, though...

http://www.dell.com/us/en/corp/desktops/inspiron-zino-hd/pd.aspx?refid=inspiron-zino-hd&s=corp

Just get a converter? Not really THAT big of an issue tbh. I really wish they would have gone with a clean front on these machines.

 

[Jet Grind Radio!]

That looks pretty cool. I KINDA want an HTPC, but eh, I don't watch very many movies/listen to music without headphones on my PC anymore.

 

[Totakeke]

Yeah it does look really good with the price. I probably wouldn't need one myself, but I can definitely see myself recommending it to other people.

 

[Pachimari]

It's an HTPC right? Which one should I get, I have been looking all over the Internet. Have found this one, popcorn hour, wd live, apple tv and boxee box next year. I just got Boxee for XP and it's awesome how it adds information and poster to every movie. Which HTPC has the same kind of functions? And is it possible to store all my movies on the HTPC itself?

Any recommendation?

 

[harSon]

It's an HTPC right? Which one should I get, I have been looking all over the Internet. Have found this one, popcorn hour, wd live, apple tv and boxee box next year. I just got Boxee for XP and it's awesome how it adds information and poster to every movie. Which HTPC has the same kind of functions? And is it possible to store all my movies on the HTPC itself?

Any recommendation?

http://xbmc.org/

 

[sk3]

Athlon
Conexant CX20561 2.1 Channel

GTFO

 

[Pachimari]

http://xbmc.org/

But can I buy a box? I'm looking for a box sitting under my tv that will start up the boxee/xmbc when i turn it on.

 

[Xyphie]

It's an HTPC right? Which one should I get, I have been looking all over the Internet. Have found this one, popcorn hour, wd live, apple tv and boxee box next year. I just got Boxee for XP and it's awesome how it adds information and poster to every movie. Which HTPC has the same kind of functions? And is it possible to store all my movies on the HTPC itself?

Any recommendation?

Get something with a real computer inside it like this one or a Atom/Ion system, it's so much more useful to have an actual computer under the TV with a real browser, emulators and so on. Stay away from shitty NMTs like AppleTV, Popcorn Hour etc for HTPC purposes.

 

[140.85]

I like the look of those, but I wish they didn't have ports on the front.

This statement goes well with your avatar. :lol

 

[Pachimari]

Get something with a real computer inside it like this one or a Atom/Ion system, it's so much more useful to have an actual computer under the TV with a real browser, emulators and so on. Stay away from shitty NMTs like AppleTV, Popcorn Hour etc for HTPC purposes.

But I only need it to watching movies on and maybe apps there and here. And have it in a flat box under the tv. I don't need browser or a computer per se. =)

beside i don't know where to buy a flat small cabinet here in Denmark.

 

[Procarbine]

Processor is a deal-breaker.

 

[DaCocoBrova]

Athlon
Conexant CX20561 2.1 Channel

GTFO

Really. What were they thinking there?

 

[Pachimari]

someone recommended this one for me:

http://www.asrock.com/Nettop/overview.asp?Model=ION 330-BD

A Asrock Ion 330 BD with Windows 7.

?

 

[Pachimari]

Would it be ideal to buy the one above and then install the XMBC, like this one:

http://xbmc.org/skins/mediastreamredu/

?

 

[Xyphie]

Yup, that's what you want. ION box + XBMC = Awesome sauce

 

[Maldrien]

Just wait for this to come out.
http://xbmc.org/theuni/2009/10/23/xbmc-on-arm-gles-2-0/


150$ for all your HTPC needs in a rather small board.

 

[Pachimari]

Just tried XMBC on the PC and i like the interface and how everything works in Boxee more.. =/

But i guess i can just install boxee on that ion box.

 

[blitz64]

This dell seems ok for it's price. People should wait for reviews.

I bought the Asrock 330 for $330 2months ago. It works great for boxee/xbmc in windows7. I might have gone with this dell if i don't have the asrock.

Dell Zino's competitor in case you are looking:
Asrock ION 330 $330
Acer Aspire Revo $199

 

[blitz64]

someone recommended this one for me:

http://www.asrock.com/Nettop/overview.asp?Model=ION 330-BD

A Asrock Ion 330 BD with Windows 7.

?

I buoght this from newegg without blueray drive running windows 7/boxee/xbmc

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856158007 $350 now

 

[ALeperMessiah]

I buoght this from newegg without blueray drive running windows 7/boxee/xbmc

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856158007 $350 now

Was just looking at these. So you install the Windows 7 yourself and then run Boxee / XBMC on it right? Can either of those stream 1080p BD's? I haven't looked at this stuff in ages.