I have been contemplating getting a netbook. And the only way I can really justify getting one is if I could use it as a portable HTPC and load XBMC on it. I looked at my local best buy and noticed none of the ones they offer have an HDMI port. I did some googling and found out a select few do have HDMI.
But, my question is this...would a netbook be able to run HD movies? I would need to play 720p MKV files, and 1080p if possible. Can these machines handle this? Also, is it possible for a netbook to run in a 1080p resolution through a monitor if I were to close the lid?
I know people have been successfully loading XBMC onto nettops with the ion processor - and it seems like most high end netbooks use the same technology so I dont see why it would be any different?
If any of this is possible, what netbook model would you recommend? I have about $400 to play with. Thanks for any recommendations!
But, my question is this...would a netbook be able to run HD movies? I would need to play 720p MKV files, and 1080p if possible. Can these machines handle this? Also, is it possible for a netbook to run in a 1080p resolution through a monitor if I were to close the lid?
I know people have been successfully loading XBMC onto nettops with the ion processor - and it seems like most high end netbooks use the same technology so I dont see why it would be any different?
If any of this is possible, what netbook model would you recommend? I have about $400 to play with. Thanks for any recommendations!