Talk Htpc To Me
My laptop died about 6 months ago. Somehow I have lived without one, using my work laptop from time to time at home where I need to type lots (though it is admin restricted so can't install any new programs).
I realise that the MAIN thing I miss given I have an ipad, galaxy tab and phone, is not browsing but being able to download and watch movies and tv shows. I've been pretty much restricted to Foxtel which is starting to drive me crazy!
So moving to a new house I was thinking about cancelling foxtel and replacing the laptop. Then I got reading up about htpc, xbmc, smart dns etc etc.
Now bear in mind I left my computer building days many years behind me (like 15+) so keep it simple, like you are explaining to your mum :p
Am I better getting a laptop(~$500+) or one of the htpc options out there. And before you suggest, I'd rather buy a pre built than make my own.
Have been looking at the gbox mx2, minix neo x8, etc.
I guess the main question I have is, if I hooked a hard drive to one, could I still torrent and watch downloaded content? Or are these all about Hulu, Netflix etc?
For $150-200 feels like a much better option for me but I'm playing catchup on such tech so no idea what I am looking for.
Thanks
I realise that the MAIN thing I miss given I have an ipad, galaxy tab and phone, is not browsing but being able to download and watch movies and tv shows. I've been pretty much restricted to Foxtel which is starting to drive me crazy!
So moving to a new house I was thinking about cancelling foxtel and replacing the laptop. Then I got reading up about htpc, xbmc, smart dns etc etc.
Now bear in mind I left my computer building days many years behind me (like 15+) so keep it simple, like you are explaining to your mum :p
Am I better getting a laptop(~$500+) or one of the htpc options out there. And before you suggest, I'd rather buy a pre built than make my own.
Have been looking at the gbox mx2, minix neo x8, etc.
I guess the main question I have is, if I hooked a hard drive to one, could I still torrent and watch downloaded content? Or are these all about Hulu, Netflix etc?
For $150-200 feels like a much better option for me but I'm playing catchup on such tech so no idea what I am looking for.
Thanks