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snipsnapsappy · 04-20-2003, 08:26 PM

I know some of the people here have HTPCs, but I was wondering a few things:

What are the advantages over having normal separate components?

Where do I get one (which companies produce the best ones at fair prices)?

Do you use this as your main computer?

Do macs make good HTPCs?

Just quite curious about this because I am looking for a new computer.

brian · 04-20-2003, 08:32 PM

While I'm not saying there aren't any companies that make HTPC's, I'm pretty sure the majority of the people who have an HTPC, also assembled it themsevles by buying the parts seperate. This would pretty much exclude a Mac as an HTPC if you went this route.

I'll soon be using my PC i built as an HTPC -- as soon as i get my component video adapter. For me -- I'm just using this to tide me over until I get a progressive scan player. It will still be used as my main PC. I'll let some of our HTPC experts address you other questions, or elaborate more than i have

octopus1256 · 04-20-2003, 09:52 PM

They're a bit of an ugly, noisey and expensive solution to play DVDs IMHO.

Try and correct me if I'm wrong

***1138*** · 04-20-2003, 10:58 PM

They don't necessairly have to be that noisy (and some DVD players are noisy too) but they're one of the best ways to view a DVD and anything else that comes close is often more expensive anyway.

Plus, you can do other things with them then than watch DVDs.

I 8 Piglet · 04-21-2003, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by octopus1256
They're a bit of an ugly

I wont touch noisy and expensive, although I disagree with both, but I definatly think that they are not ugly. Now this is entirly and opinion thing, but check out this setup, I think the HTPC really adds an ellement to the whole deal.

octopus1256 · 04-21-2003, 12:54 PM

I guess I'm a purist.

***Wirehed*** · 04-21-2003, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by octopus1256
I guess I'm a purist.

What's that supposed to mean?

My Mini-itx based HTPC doen't make any noise at all and it produces a better picture than any of my stand alone DVD players.

I've seen people build these systems into "standard" DVD players too, so it's not any more "ugly" than any other home theater component.

04-20-2003, 08:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
snipsnapsappy Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Shell Beach, CA, USA	HTPC Questions I know some of the people here have HTPCs, but I was wondering a few things: What are the advantages over having normal separate components? Where do I get one (which companies produce the best ones at fair prices)? Do you use this as your main computer? Do macs make good HTPCs? Just quite curious about this because I am looking for a new computer. __________________ I balked, now the proud owner of both formats. I am now bi-partisan. I enjoy what both red and blue have to offer. My Theater MySpace

04-20-2003, 08:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
brian Digital Jesűs Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Wisconsin	While I'm not saying there aren't any companies that make HTPC's, I'm pretty sure the majority of the people who have an HTPC, also assembled it themsevles by buying the parts seperate. This would pretty much exclude a Mac as an HTPC if you went this route. I'll soon be using my PC i built as an HTPC -- as soon as i get my component video adapter. For me -- I'm just using this to tide me over until I get a progressive scan player. It will still be used as my main PC. I'll let some of our HTPC experts address you other questions, or elaborate more than i have __________________ Why? fin. Last edited by brian : 04-20-2003 at 08:37 PM.

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*1138* Producer/Admin Careful, or I'll ban myself... Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	They don't necessairly have to be that noisy (and some DVD players are noisy too) but they're one of the best ways to view a DVD and anything else that comes close is often more expensive anyway. Plus, you can do other things with them then than watch DVDs. __________________ Administrator I got a rock and roll band. I got a rock and roll life. I got a rock and roll girlfriend. And another ex-wife.

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04-20-2003, 09:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
octopus1256 Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: UK England	They're a bit of an ugly, noisey and expensive solution to play DVDs IMHO. Try and correct me if I'm wrong

04-21-2003, 12:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
octopus1256 Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: UK England	I guess I'm a purist.