I am toying with the idea of building a new HTPC for my media content and I may choose a Mac mini this time instead of a windows machine.
I just want to know the advantages/disadvantages of the 2 and what has the best features.
I know with windows i can run xbmc, play full 3D bluray with HD lossless audio and it will safely run sabnzb & sickbeard plus run emulators for retro gaming and even some 3D games if I want with a 360 controller.
Gaming is not my main objective as I have my gaming rig for that but I just don't like messing about switching from monitor to TV just to watch a film or tv show. I am familiar with osx and wouldn't have issues using it but just looking for feedback on the best OS for a HTPC as not sure which mac minis are best for 1080p and if any can play a blu ray or 3D with hdmi 1.4.
Lossless audio I do believe from reading other threads is an issue with OSX but I don't even know if my budget amp/speakers really needs DTS HD master as I am sure DTS core will be sufficient.
Thanks
I just want to know the advantages/disadvantages of the 2 and what has the best features.
I know with windows i can run xbmc, play full 3D bluray with HD lossless audio and it will safely run sabnzb & sickbeard plus run emulators for retro gaming and even some 3D games if I want with a 360 controller.
Gaming is not my main objective as I have my gaming rig for that but I just don't like messing about switching from monitor to TV just to watch a film or tv show. I am familiar with osx and wouldn't have issues using it but just looking for feedback on the best OS for a HTPC as not sure which mac minis are best for 1080p and if any can play a blu ray or 3D with hdmi 1.4.
Lossless audio I do believe from reading other threads is an issue with OSX but I don't even know if my budget amp/speakers really needs DTS HD master as I am sure DTS core will be sufficient.
Thanks