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Just built one, and I really enjoy it, have a Core Duo CPU, 500gig HD, Blu Ray DVD, dual HVR 1800 tuners, RF wireless keyboard with a trackball and finally got ahold of an 8800GT card.
Am locked into DTV for another 9 months or so, but will swap over to cable once that contract expires and use the HTPC to replace my DTV/Tivo unit with no Tivo fees.
I built one this past summer. What software are you using for TV listings and controlling your recordings? I use BeyondTV and have been very happy with it.
I used Vista Home Premium, with it's built in guide, it's not as slick as Tivo, but with no monthly fee, I'm not going to complain too loudly.Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
The Blu Ray movies are really sharp, wish the players were cheaper though, I'm not going to buy another until they get a lot cheaper.
I have thought of doing one myself but on a Linux route instead of Windows. I was going to use a Shuttle case (http://us.shuttle.com/barebone/BareboneHome.html) and experiment with using a Wii remote as a mouse. My main twist to this is to use a ~1TB+ file server to store movies.
But for the time being, I don't have the cash to try.
This CB built his second one in 2006. The first was in 2002. Still have the original keyboard like yours with a trackball, it's a gem. Except it is IR, not RF. Still works!
Can you run this to multiple rooms in a house?
If so how do you control your HTPC?