HTPC with out the PC

[BobSutan]

I'm looking for a head unit for my TV since I don't need the PC aspects as I have a laptop next to the couch. All I really want to do is stream movies from a hard drive somewhere on my network (the storage enclosure will be another beast to itself). Basically I'm building a DVD library. All I need is dolby digital and 720p (1080 would be great for future proofing).


Here is an example of what I'm looking for:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136325

 

[shaft]

try the popcorn hour or mediagate, if it's SD content use a modded xbox 1

 

[Adidas4275]

popcorn hour seems like a good product...


for similar price you can build a low power AMD/ATI HTPC that will allow future upgrading and codecs..

FYI

 

[shaft]

I agree, I was going to get a popcorn hour, but it has limitations, the WD player seems just like the popcorn hour, but without the network ability, I am building an HTPC for the flexability tho