Wishful Thinking? Silent Home PC For TV, DVD, Recording And Internet Connectivity

Wishful Thinking? Silent Home PC For TV, DVD, Recording And Internet Connectivity

"Why can't you just go out and buy a true home theater PC (HTPC) for your living-room? You've heard the grandiose marketing pitches from vendors touting the era of HTPCs, but at the end of the day, can you really find a PC that is quiet, looks like a DVD player and lets you do everything you want with a remote control that you can use while laying on the couch?

Many have already made their dream computer a reality in a classic midi-tower box version, complete with TV tuner, hard-drive recording and DVD burner. Now all that remains to be done is to pack it all into a small slim line case and make sure that this PC won't produce any major fan noises or overheat. "

I am a fan (an proud user) of the MythTV Project, which is why I found this article interesting. Many people have asked me how much it cost to build my MythTV box, and typically reply "Why? Tivo is much cheaper!?" While Tivo may be a cheaper solution, it is not as feature-rich in my opinion. MythTV provides "unlimited" amounts of recording space, as well as many features Tivo will probably never have. If you haven't looked at the project before, I recommend taking the time.