Media PC

[laura_seabrook]

Have been talking to Kevin about putting together a media pc for me. Looks like I get one made for just under $600. It would:

• receive record digital TV (especially with FreeView coming in next year);
• play DVD/CD/MP3 media;
• be connectible to the local network (and thereby the net), which means
• I could record stuff on it and watch/copy/play it on my study pc, or vice versa
• watch youtube and other Internet TV (like iview), and/or play streamed media (like DIG or Shoutcast)
• move my existing DVD player and VCR into my bedroom to connect with the TV there; and
• burn stuff I've recorded for later access.

Been thinking about this idea for a while, since the cheap set top box I was using died. TiVo and DVD recorders had their attractions, but this seems like the most flexible arrangement I could have. I might watch a lot of TV (I'd be lying if I said I didn't) but I'm selective about what I do watch. This would give me many more options as well.

Comments

[faffinoodle.livejournal.com]

Sounds good! Is it a Dell?

[laura-seabrook.livejournal.com]

no no no - hand picked components, so it's a bit of everything

[faffinoodle.livejournal.com]

That's cool :) I just wondered because they let you customize your own.
I have a Dell, and love it. Ben has one he built and he's looking to build another!

[cmcmck.livejournal.com]

The only trouble we've found with freeview in the UK is that you go from five channels of crap to eighty five channels of crap in one swell foop! :o)

[laura-seabrook.livejournal.com]

he he he - well that's why a media centre will be better than just a set top box. I can always watch youtube instead!