I also was thinking about building a media center with linux or buying a mac mini. At the end, a friend showed me a WDTV. It costs about U$100, runs linux inside and does not demand much energy. I bought one and I am using it with an external USB HD.
Check the link: http://www.wdc.com/en/products/WDTV/ Hugo
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