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Richard Chao
02-01-2012, 05:38 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://lifehacker.com/5879191/what-should-i-use-for-my-home-theater-pc-apple-tv-nettop-old-computer-or-something-else' target='_blank'>http://lifehacker.com/5879191/what-...-something-else</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"The problem is, no one solution is "best"-it all depends on what you plan to use it for, how much you're willing to spend, and how much you're willing to tinker with it."</em></p><p><img height="337" src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/wpt/auto/1328069582.usr117680.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #d2d2bb;" width="600" /></p><p>One of the challenges in building a home theater PC is where to start? &nbsp;Do you convert an unused PC, get a net-top PC, Boxee Box, Apple TV or build your own? &nbsp;This is an important consideration as it will dictate where your build goes and the amount of work. &nbsp;All have their own set of advantages and disadvantages. &nbsp;Luckily LifeHacker has put together the pros and cons of each of the options and done some basic ground ground work so you won't have to go in blind. &nbsp;</p><p>Of the options listed in the LifeHacker article, they seemed to prefer either jail breaking an Apple TV or doing a custom build. &nbsp;What do you prefer when it comes to HTPC? &nbsp;</p>