Posted March 11, 2006 Hey all, I need a little help... Recently, I decided to make a home cinema system (projector, amplifier etc) and was wondering, what is the best media PC for such a set up? I have tons of movies and music on my hard drive and wanted an easy way to put it all on the screen- a media PC. I am currently thinking mac mini because its small, cheap and mac (Ive always wanted one). But I really would like any input from you guys about a better one. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 11, 2006 I've heard good things about mythtv which is for linux. Just don't get windows media center edition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2006 all you really need, is a big HDD, a DVD drive and a remote. As for the OS mythtv would be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2006 Go for a Mini, they're built (the new ones) for what you're wanting to do and with Front Row (with Bonjour) you can't go wrong. You can show the remote off at a party.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2006 Go for a Mini, they're built (the new ones) for what you're wanting to do and with Front Row (with Bonjour) you can't go wrong. You can show the remote off at a party.... That would be a rockin' party! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2006 You have quite a few options for this: 1, Buy a PC with Windows MCE on it (this is usually damn expensive) 2, Buy a set top box with Windows MCE on it and you can usually get TV on these too. 3, Buy a Mac and burn in hell Nah, a Mac is probably the cheapest option and to be honest Windows Vista with MCE looks pretty nasty compared to the one in XP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2006 4. Build your own pc and install mythtv on it. This could actually be cheaper than buying a mac. Although it might be hard to find a proper case for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
