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    If I cut my Sattelite bill this will pay for itself in 8 months. Any thoughts?


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    why not just run hulu?

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      #3
      Or get a Google Chromecast or Amazon Fire TV?

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        I want to be able record the over the air shows that aren't available. We currently use the interface on the TV or the DVD player and it's a PITA, I'm thinking that using this for amazon prime, Netflix might be easier.
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          I forgot to mention that i will be getting an antenna and this card for the PC.

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            #6
            Will you be using a server/nas of some sort to store all this media? 'Cuz that SSD aint gonna cut it.

            Take a look at XBMC and Yatse for your playback needs.

            An alternative to your htpc would be RaspberryPi. It's something I've been looking at myself.

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              Originally posted by juneau View Post
              Will you be using a server/nas of some sort to store all this media? 'Cuz that SSD aint gonna cut it.

              Take a look at XBMC and Yatse for your playback needs.

              An alternative to your htpc would be RaspberryPi. It's something I've been looking at myself.
              I will be getting some NAS setup but I'm not sure of the details yet, I may try to use a case that could house a couple of drives as opposed to a separate box, for now I'll use a spare hdd I have.

              I will look into those thing Juneau, thanks.
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                #8
                If you get a NAS go with Synology.

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                  Like this one? Is it really just plug and play?

                  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2KH-001H-00002

                  Also would it be better to have a stand alone unit or put it in a machine?
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                    Are you wanting to get rid of your satellite and just do OTA? If so, that should work well. Definitely need storage for an HTPC. Not sure you really need a NAS though, as it isn't really critical data. I would just get a big WD Green drive or two unless your case has limited space.

                    I just got an Amazon Fire HD. It is pretty sweet. Just using it with Amazon Prime and Netflix right now, though they seem to have most of the same movies.

                    I also have a Raspberry Pi. They work pretty well for streaming, but can't be used as a DVR replacement I don't think.
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                      #11
                      I hope to go with OA Amazon Prime and Netflix. I'm on the fence about the NAS at this point, it would be nice to have a place where my wife could put all of her pictures from various locations. At this point I will keep my eyes peeled for deals on a drive that will be needed for the DVR storage.

                      I'm still reading up on what programs will be best for recording, I'm sure I'll have more questions.
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                        Originally posted by Duke{CLR} View Post
                        Like this one? Is it really just plug and play?

                        http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2KH-001H-00002

                        Also would it be better to have a stand alone unit or put it in a machine?
                        Yep. Something like that is perfect. Not sure what you're asking in the last question.

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