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| Thread ID: 81845 | 2007-08-09 01:13:00 | Mythical All-in-one-box | Nyuuji (5460) | Press F1 |
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| 578449 | 2007-08-09 01:13:00 | Is there a set top box out there that will... 1. Record digital tv to hard drive 2. Networkable via ethernet/usb 3. Play dvds 4. Burn data to dvd/cd 5. Support multiple formats(avi.,mkv,etc.) In other words, it'll do everything but cook me dinner:lol: There are lots of machines that'll do 1 or 2 of the above, but not do all of them. (Apart from a full blown media centre pc) Is there such a mythical box? |
Nyuuji (5460) | ||
| 578450 | 2007-08-09 01:21:00 | With a few "K" you could build a box that does all the above and cook you dinner!!! I'm not too sure though, I myself have never seen one like that. I would bet that probably no there isn't such a thing.. just yet of course... but don't quote me on that. Cheers |
chiefnz (545) | ||
| 578451 | 2007-08-09 01:21:00 | A full blown media centre pc? :lol: |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 578452 | 2007-08-09 01:22:00 | you must be in the dark ages: I will wait a while to see other replies but my box does all that and a lot more: |
kjaada (253) | ||
| 578453 | 2007-08-09 01:37:00 | The OP stated set top box, so I assume he's probably not referring to a media centre PC... however that's my interpretation. | chiefnz (545) | ||
| 578454 | 2007-08-09 02:19:00 | Spike Milligan thought of it first: Bluebottle: You should get one of those things my grandpa has . It tells the time, gets you up in the morning, makes you tea . Eccles: Oh yes, what do you call that? Bluebottle: My grandma! |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 578455 | 2007-08-09 04:48:00 | A PC running MediaPortal or LinuxMCE. | CYaBro (73) | ||
| 578456 | 2007-08-09 04:55:00 | Is there a set top box out there that will... 1. Record digital tv to hard drive 2. Networkable via ethernet/usb 3. Play dvds 4. Burn data to dvd/cd 5. Support multiple formats(avi.,mkv,etc.) Is there such a mythical box? You can pretty much walk into any computer store now and get a box that will do all that, or build your own and load your OS of choice. |
winmacguy (3367) | ||
| 578457 | 2007-08-09 05:56:00 | Spike Milligan thought of it first: Bluebottle: You should get one of those things my grandpa has. It tells the time, gets you up in the morning, makes you tea. Eccles: Oh yes, what do you call that? Bluebottle: My grandma!Well done Graham - here, have this picture of a five pound note (www.imagef1.net.nz)!! |
johcar (6283) | ||
| 578458 | 2007-08-09 06:26:00 | I don't know of a set top box . You did say not a media PC . . . but mebbe it's the only option . Thing is, to do those tasks does NOT require great hardware . I'm guessing you get a pretty looking small form-factor box which would look good in your lounge, any 'ol celeron MB, TV card, 200gb hd, $90 DVD etc etc, a few hundred bucks . Not offering to build or troubleshoot . :) |
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