I would actually still wait another six months. Get a PS3 to hold you over. I plan on making an HTPC that does what your describing. Its nice to have that one box that I can put any disc in and play and handle all my digital media. But unfortunately they can output Video but are limited in the audio that will come out through the HDMI (no bitstream). Once they do that I will jump on board.
Otherwise the ATi 780g mobo's are so small, quiet, and cheap, and even handle 1080P as well as the latest Direct X spec.
HTPC, Cable Box, PS3 into an A/V Receiver. I would never leave my living room.
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I would actually still wait another six months. Get a PS3 to hold you over. I plan on making an HTPC that does what your describing. Its nice to have that one box that I can put any disc in and play and handle all my digital media. But unfortunately they can output Video but are limited in the audio that will come out through the HDMI (no bitstream). Once they do that I will jump on board.
Otherwise the ATi 780g mobo's are so small, quiet, and cheap, and even handle 1080P as well as the latest Direct X spec.
HTPC, Cable Box, PS3 into an A/V Receiver. I would never leave my living room.