I also was thinking about building a media center with linux or buying a mac mini. At the end, a friend showed me a WDTV.<br>It costs about U$100, runs linux inside and does not demand much energy. I bought one and I am using it with an external USB HD.<br>
<br>Check the link: <a href="http://www.wdc.com/en/products/WDTV/">http://www.wdc.com/en/products/WDTV/</a><br><br>Hugo<br>