Internet TV, hulu.com, et al

[modocsot]

Has anyone here tried watching internet TV on a Home Theater PC?

I'm considering buying a slim desktop PC to use as a HTPC, and canceling my DirecTV. The cost saved from canceling DirecTV would pay for the HTPC within several months. It looks like there's a lot of TV shows now available on the internet.

If anyone's tried this, or can think of potential downsides to the idea, I'd like to hear. Thanks!

[mikeyis4dcats.]

Originally Posted by modocsot

Its compact size, allowing it to be stored on its side was a big factor; allowing it blend in with the rest of the HT components. I also read reviews that it's fairly quiet. Also, Dell's customization such as the addition of an HDMI video card and/or HDTV tuner. Most importantly, price. After 15% coupon code, I'm getting the specs I chose for $510.

Why, do you suggest an alternative?

no, I don't really have time to review it in detail, but at first glance it appears to be set up for a low-end media desktop. Make sure the harddrive and video and audio cards are robust enough for HTPC use. Desktop harddrives are not meant for the fast and constant access of DVR and HTPC use, they will fail much faster in those applications.

[modocsot]

Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

Desktop harddrives are not meant for the fast and constant access of DVR and HTPC use, they will fail much faster in those applications.

Hmmmm.... did not know that.