[ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Advice

[Stephen Garton]

On 11 May 2010 12:18, Simon Swaysland <simon.swaysland at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm after some advice as to which system to buy and any issues I should look
> out for when setting it up.
>
> I have a budget of around £300 for a media box which will be directly
> connected to a TV. I would prefer to buy a pre-built system, something like
> Acer Aspire Revo (http://www.ebuyer.com/product/172706) would be good and
> then install Lucid.
>
> My main requirements are;
>
> 1. Output via HDMI
> 2. Small form factor.
> 3. WLAN.
> 4. Easy to use front-end (wife and kids will be main users)
> 5. Wireless keyboard and mouse.
> 6. Remote control would be great.
>
> I don't need a PVR as I already have Sky+.
>
> All suggestions welcome.
>
> Simon Swaysland.
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What media are you going to be using it for? I am currently running
Boxee (www.boxee.tv) on a Lucid-based media centre. I use my either a
wireless keyboard, my iPhone or my Android phone (last two both over
wifi) to control it. I believe Boxee works fine with HD (my machine
isn't up to it, so I cannot confirm or deny), and my wife uses the
front end without problem.

Hope That Helps,

Steve Garton
http://blog.sheepeatingtaz.co.uk