I'm running a custom HTPC with XBMC in the home theater room but upstairs we have an old D-Link DSM-320. It still works, but it won't play the newer HD codes like x264. All our new disc purchases are Blu-Ray so this means we can't watch those in that room. So I'm looking to replace it.
What I want is probably a pipe dream - a small, set top box that does the following: 1) streams any kind of video or audio file from the network shares 2) can play full 1080p HD without stuttering 3) has a DVD (or even better Blu-Ray) drive 4) LAN and 802.11.n capability 5) nice menu I think I have two main choices. One is to get something like one of the new Nvidia Ion boxes and put XBMC on it like this: http://xbmc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=53888 The other is to get a set-top box like this: http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/sagetv-hd-theater-review/ http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10011679&prodlist=froogle Anyone have experience with either method? --------------------------- Brian Weeden Technical Advisor Secure World Foundation <http://www.secureworldfoundation.org> +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada +1 (202) 683-8534 US
