media pc or player, what's best for me

[J3OEF]

Hi all,

Have been looking at media players as of late such as dune tv 101 and others. Was set on one but then seen this today.... WWW.hotukdeals.com/visit?m=1782&q=1084735

Is this a better option then a media player?

Most of my files are mkv 1080p with dts and what not audio.

I would want to connect it to my tv and amplifier.

I also will be gettin a harmony control if these work with such centres.

Also, most of my media is on an external hdd.

 

[spacemanc]

A real media PC will always be better, but as always it's a case of 'you get what you pay for'.

This is a pretty good deal if you're after a player:

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/dwes...ce=google+shopping&utm_medium=google+shopping

 

[J3OEF]

Not sure if I want a player or media pc. I like the idea of the e emachines.

Can u get it to boot straight up into xmbc rather then having to do it urself etc

 

[spacemanc]

Not sure if I want a player or media pc. I like the idea of the e emachines.

Can u get it to boot straight up into xmbc rather then having to do it urself etc

There's a thread about it here:

http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=106247

I'd class it as more as a player really, and not a particularly cheap or good one. I imagine you'll end up binning it within 18 months (and literally binning it, as it will have no resale value)

You mention that you have a load of .mkv files. What are you using now? It appears that you have a PC with media capabilities already, but that you want the convenience of something under the TV - The WD Live is prefect for that.

 

[J3OEF]

At present I use the xbox as a streamer but as u prob know, its not very good at mkv playback

Also, u say the emachines will be poor, what about similar such as AsRock ION 330HT