dink boxee box

[sandyd]

^^anyone getting it?

[BrokenKingpin]

I would prefer my own build home media server, as it is completely open and I can put whatever I want on it (currently Ubuntu).

It looks sort of cool if you just want something that will fit most your home media server needs out of the box without needing any technical knowledge to get setup.

Also, the case looks cool, but not practical for fitting into an entertainment unit.

[Dustin2128]

i would prefer my own build home media server, as it is completely open and i can put whatever i want on it (currently ubuntu).

It looks sort of cool if you just want something that will fit most your home media server needs out of the box without needing any technical knowledge to get setup.

Also, the case looks cool, but not practical for fitting into an entertainment unit.
+1

[pwnst*r]

I would prefer my own build home media server, as it is completely open and I can put whatever I want on it (currently Ubuntu).

It looks sort of cool if you just want something that will fit most your home media server needs out of the box without needing any technical knowledge to get setup.

Also, the case looks cool, but not practical for fitting into an entertainment unit.

You did all that for $200? I'd like to see that parts list. Please don't include hardware that was "laying around".

[pwnst*r]

Still adding it up I presume.

[murderslastcrow]

Well, since they're switching to a 32-bit processor, why not? I assume I could install Ubuntu on it, of course.

[oldsoundguy]

It runs open source software from what I have read .. not needed in my room as my Blu-Ray player is on my home net already and it does almost every thing that the Boxee does except the "social networking" .. and I suspect they will add that in an update (java based software). AND it cost me 1/2 of what they are charging for the Boxee and I can play any video format ON IT!!

[BrokenKingpin]

You did all that for $200? I'd like to see that parts list. Please don't include hardware that was "laying around".
Where did I say I did it for 200 bucks? I said that I prefer my server because of the level of control I have over it. I wasn't telling you that my solution was better for you...

[fatality_uk]

Where did I say I did it for 200 bucks? I said that I prefer my server because of the level of control I have over it. I wasn't telling you that my solution was better for you...

You didn't. pwnst*r was refering to the current list price $199 and £199 here in the UK (Eh!) And of course under pwnst*r rules, you can't possibly use anything lying around!! But that's ok, there's no HD in there so that will save you a few bucks. You can't record of course using Boxee, but hey. $199 for a YouTube/web browser, er I mean live media centre.

[pwnst*r]

Look, it's my #1 fan.

[Kdar]

I think your own build is better too. You can put there what you want and how you want it. I can switch to whatever I want, maybe Boxee for a while and XBMC a bit later.
More control, like person few posts above said.

[linuxgeoff]

without a doubt, build your own. The restrictions that D-Link have implemented at the demand of numerous content providers makes the boxee box a waster of money. Wish I'd bought a nettop instead.

[1roxtar]

I bought the Roku LT. It's only $49.00 and it works great. It's small and doesn't get in the way. Plus, since Boxee dropped Linux support on the desktop, I quickly lost interest in ever buying a Boxee Box.