Can function as a htpc?, Making it an upgrade with a video card could be used for media stream in full HD and 7.1 sound? I think install an bluray player
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It would not be worth it. You would have to add a video card and a sound card memory and change the processor, it also doesnot come with software. It makes a great home server. Not a media player.
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I'm using it like a domain controler, but this don't have a sound card, you also need to add it, buy the machine works fine. i hope usefull.
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Nope not the one. I'm waiting for a solid state True Full HD (1920x1080) 30p solution. I couldn't care less about HDDVD BlueRay compatibility. I'll be playing the files from HDD of HTPC. I'm considering Sanyo VPC-HD2 as interim camera.
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yes.. just be sure the "software" will play MTS (transport streams)and the USB drive has enough storage space1 hr of high def video is approx 16bgstreams are blu-ray compatiblei play them with VLC player and Media player classic
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I personally would use MPC-HC to play movies on it. I can use that software to play any copy write protected movie, such as Disney or Warner Brothers movies. It plays the movie at whatever the refresh rate of the disk or graphics card your using can handle and it has amazing sound performance. It works just as good as if you were watching the movie on your TV.
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No board is a good board if it doesn't do what you want it to do, regardless of how little or how much you pay for it. This will handle being a home theater PC, browsing the internet, as a word processor, some LIGHT gaming, etc just fine. Overall I have been happy with it as a HTPC.
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read up on HDCP, and see the top review below. This may not work because of DRM.
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Yes. I'm happy with this purchase and would recommend this item. Suited my needs for HTPC.
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Thanks for the info. That was exactly the type of information I was looking for. I don't think the audio will make a difference to me. I'm very new to the HD community and by the time I get around to surround sound, something else will be out there. I read your review of the 570; very good review, nice and detailed. (I was thinking that if I decided on the 570, I might just add a few more dollars and get a PS3. It's the only bluray player I've actually used.) I was glad to read that you liked the upconversion. I've got too many DVDs and want to make sure my bluray player will do a good job on those. Again, thanks. Thanks for the info. That was exactly the type of information I was looking for. I don't think the audio will make a difference to me. I'm very new to the HD community and by the time I get around to surround sound, something else will be out there. I read your review of the 570; very good review, nice and detailed. (I was thinking that if I decided on the 570, I might just add a few more dollars and get a PS3. It's the only bluray player I've actually used.) I was glad to read that you liked the upconversion. I've got too many DVDs and want to make sure my bluray player will do a good job... » Read More Thanks for the info. That was exactly the type of information I was looking for. I don't think the audio will make a difference to me. I'm very new to the HD community and by the time I get around to surround sound, something else will be out there. I read your review of the 570; very good review, nice and detailed. (I was thinking that if I decided on the 570, I might just add a few more dollars and get a PS3. It's the only bluray player I've actually used.) I was glad to read that you liked the upconversion. I've got too many DVDs and want to make sure my bluray player will do a good job on those. Again, thanks. « Show Less
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I tried win 7 profession and ubuntu, if the hd video is on the pc them it run fine, but if your streaming it won't play hd video well. I wanted just for streaming video from netflix, abc.com, nbc.com and youtube.com. Other than the OS and the browse there was no other intent purpose for it. if you going to use it for a web server this great but the video card on it is very poor, though, cpu is ok
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Haven't used it for that. More/less planned to use as media server. But with alot of content (0.5TB-1TB) it's not ideal.
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You can see and browse, but so far I always get corrupt video errors when trying to stream anything. Works fine on my PS3, but would still like to see it work on the BluRay downstairs too!
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you can in fact upgrade, i only have had one issue so far, that is the HDMI connection to my TV. it has issues sending out the Audio from the PC. this started when i upgraded. the only workaround i have found is to put the PC to sleep while connected to the TV, then i wake it up and it works just fine. i don't mind doing this, but it does get annoying i must admit. that is the only issue i have had so far. love this machine!
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check how strong your VIDEO bard is..I upgraded to Nvidia 665 ($55 Best Buy).. and I can play my DVD games. also might have to upgrade sound card $10..the Towers have basic punch..but the system is already older than 2 years.one needs to keepup
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No idea what HTPC is. However, this unit includes a power amp and I don't see why you would need additional power.
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You can install XBMC but i would not reccmend buying this android mini pc at all the Wifi on it is not good enough for streaming videos. The early batches of this mini pc the wifi did not work at all I regret buying mine completely the wifi never worked so i coldnt use it to stream movies from my main PC direct to my TV. The company Minix makes excellent android mini PC's that run XBMC really well especially the regular x7 i bought that one and never had a problem with it.
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Yes, it will handle it. I currently have this card setup in my HTPC and it is confirmed capable of running Blu Ray and Blu Ray 3D.
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Yes, you can plugin this into HDMI port on monitor and have it run like a normal computer. However the user interface might not be a PC friendly as the fonts and mouse pointer (its huge) are optimized for home theater PC. XBMC is pre-installed and you can install apps from Google App store as well.