After evaluating between a Windows Media Center PC and a Media Player device, I choose a Buffalo LinkTheater. It has Built-in DVD, Network connectivity (Ethernet and Wireless), support almost all the video and audio formats available now. Also allows you to attach a USB device to it or if you have the many, a NAS!
The cost is approximately half the price of a basic Media Center PC and provides the same functionalities, however it doesn't have a TV tuner, but I never record air TV , so that's ok.
I've also spent some extra dollars in a Vantec NexStar 3 hdd enclosure. This way my Media files are stored in this external drive, which is attached to the LinkTheater.
Have to say.. Excellent buy!
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Hmm. I was pricing up a cheapie Media Center PC last night, and I reckon you can do one for ~900 bucks plus a tuner.
What did your thingammy cost?
PS love your comment spam.
You are right my friend...~900, you know how much this baby costs?
$450.
With the difference you can buy a 400GB disk and you will have storage for long time! ;-)
I like Windows Media center, but in my case, LinkTheater was the better choice.
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