On 02/08/2009, Stuart Matheson <stuart.j.mathe...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I did a quick search of the HantsLUG list and couldn't find anything > appropriate so please let me know if I've missed something. > > My girlfriend is moving out of her current splace and will no longer have > access to the expert she had there (ie someone with an xbox with xbmc). I'm > looking for a quiet multimedia PC that can be plugged into a TV for watching > iplayer, youtube and other online video as well as video files and possibly > a dvd (I have an external dvd player she could use though so it isn't a deal > breaker). She said the xbox was quite noisy though so she'd like something > quiet. Something that shouldn't have much trouble running something like > xbmc (which she is familiar with, or any other easy to use program) and can > connect to a SD tv would be great. A remote will also likely be required. An > internal or external HDD would be fine as I have one spare. She is also > interested in wii fit so a nintendo might be an option, but I have no idea > if it would fit the bill in regards to the other requirements. > > What can people recommend for this (unit and remote)? It doesn't necessary > have to be brand new so 2nd hand laptops/refurbished PCs aren't out of the > question. Like most people (or in her case, public servants) she is pretty > skint so the cheaper the better. > > All suggestions welcome :) > > Cheers, > > Stuart >
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