HTPC features without the PC?

[jackbauer]

I am wondering if there is a unit that is similar to the Sony Location-Free but will allow me to share files on my desktop and be able to play them on my HDTV without having to burn the "files" to a DVD.

Thanks for the help

 

[CrimandEvil]

I would say get a 360 but there are some problems with that that need to be overcome first. You might want to wait for Version 2 MCE extenders to come out first though (they'll be announced on the 27th).

 

[jackbauer]

http://www.newegg.com/product/Product.asp?item=N82E16882994003

what do you think about this little guy.

 

[CrimandEvil]

Never saw that one, I've only looked at a few of these things and all of them have had some sort of trade off/didn't work all that well/had terrible UIs.

I would suggest thinking about this: http://lifehacker.com/software/geek...ic-xbox-into-a-killer-media-center-299809.php

 

[Justintoxicated]

I wanted to hack my x-box but could never find any of those games required except on ebay and they charge alot for them. My X-box just sits there...And now there is no point for me, since my PC is right next to my TV/Monitor on my desk

 

[CrimandEvil]

I wanted to hack my x-box but could never find any of those games required except on ebay and they charge alot for them. My X-box just sits there...And now there is no point for me, since my PC is right next to my TV/Monitor on my desk

Really? My friend's game store has a few of them for around $20 used normally.

 

[Justintoxicated]

Really? My friend's game store has a few of them for around $20 used normally.

Right but be careful because you need a specific "version" of each game. My local store has many copys of mech assult, but none of them are the ones that can be used to unlock the x-box.

 

[CrimandEvil]

Right but be careful because you need a specific "version" of each game. My local store has many copys of mech assult, but none of them are the ones that can be used to unlock the x-box.

From the link:

I used Splinter Cell (the Platinum Hits edition) so that's the only one I can vouch for.

It shouldn't be hard to find SC: PHE.