How would you change Apple's unibody MacBook?

...Install Windows 7 :)

Take a really close look at what's going on with the new Dell Zino HD.
I just ordered one this morning, to take advantage of the special deals that popped up today.
However, my config price was somewhat higher after adding BD Drive and 8GB memory.

The entry level config is quite tempting, and might be just what you need.

More info here:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1170527

http://blogs.amd.com/home/2009/11/12/the-dell-inspiron-zinohd/

Good luck. :)

So where is the Dell Zino HD mini PC that we saw back in August?
That's the one I want to see tested for HD playback.

iPad... Sounds like a Cupertino designed feminine product.

Below is a parts list complied by me at the time of my build in September 2008.
Fast forward to today, and I’m sure there are some components that can be upgraded to what 2009 has to offer.

But as it stands here, the system is rock solid using Vista Media Center (and now even better using Windows 7 Media Center), XBMC for Windows and Boxee for Windows.

All my media is stored on the network on a self-built Windows Home Server.
If you’re serious about HD video, save yourself the grief of dealing with wireless, and just run wired CAT5 or CAT6 Ethernet cable with a gigabit router and gigabit switch.


Current Configuration:


Software and Remote:

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit RTM

SlySoft AnyDVD HD

ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre 3 Platinum

Kaspersky Internet Security 2010

Logitech diNovo Mini


Hardware:

APEX MI-008 Black Steel Mini-ITX Tower Computer Case 250W Power Supply - Retail

Intel BOXDG45FC LGA 775 Intel G45 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard - Retail

Microcool Black SouthSink

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8400 - Retail

Hiper HFC-10828-C2

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM

OCZ Vista Upgrade 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2VU8004GK - Retail

LG Black Blu-ray/HD DVD-ROM & 16X DVD±R DVD Burner SATA Model GGC-H20L - Retail

Seagate Momentus 7200.3 ST9320421AS 320GB 7200 RPM 2.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Notebook Hard Drive (Bare drive) - OEM

Nippon Labs 2.5" Black SATA to USB 2.0 External Enclosure for SATA I and SATA II Hard Drive Model USB-25SATA-BK - Retail

SilenX IXP-74-09 120mm Case Fan - Retail

AzenX Blitztorm BT-SC70BBL 70mm Red LED PCI Slot Case Cooler - Retail

KINGWIN 16" 90 Degree SATA Data & Power Combo Model SAC-06 - Retail

KINGWIN 15.74" SATA Data & Power combo cable Model SAC-04 - Retail

Rosewill 8" SATA Power Cable Model RC-8"-PW-4P-2SA - Retail

Man, this thing looks sweet.
I really wish cases this nice were produced, so I can build my own.

I built a SFF HTPC that can handle 1080p BD rips like a champ,
but the mini ITX cases available are horrid looking at best.

Can't wait to see the specs and price on this one.

Windows 7 Ultimate, I'll take one to go, please. :)

I woke up yesterday morning to this horrid update.
I could not watch the morning news because there was no video... only sound.
After spending an hour with tech support, I came up with a solution myself.
I used some old component cables, and removed the HDMI cables that had been working fine for years.
It turns out that the software update defaulted the resolution to 480i instead of "Auto Select" mode.

Because I had my HDTV configured to only display 720p and 1080i, I had no picture.
I couldn't even get to the setting menu till I removed the HDMI cables.

**Oh yeah. As an added bonus I lost all my recorded programming [Bejing Opening Cerimonies in HD]
and the cable box now lost all it's PVR functionality. Yep, the damn thing doesn't pause live TV or
record any programs anymore.

The interface is also slow and lags as others have mentioned.

To say that I hate this update would be an understatment.