[mythtv-users] The perfect HTPC frontend?

[Brad DerManouelian]

On Sep 11, 2008, at 3:16 PM, Another Sillyname wrote:

> Errr Brad read the full piece.

I did. I was attempting to compare apples to apples (no pun intended),  
meaning the cost of new machines on each end.

> I said they aren't available any more but you can pick them up for
> about £200 ($400) off E-Bay.

$400 for a used machine off ebay compared to $600 new machine from  
manufacturer?
I'm pretty sure you can get a used Mac Mini off ebay for $400, too. I  
just haven't looked.
I know you can get a refurb with full warranty from Apple for $499.

I'm not saying what you've got there isn't good, I'm saying there is  
no machine that's a "perfect" frontend for everyone and by saying so,  
you're inviting scrutiny where there doesn't necessarily need to be.  
If you had said, "Hey, I've got a really great frontend here.." I  
would have said to myself, "You're right. That's great." and ignored  
the message further. But since you said, "perfect" I had to reply with  
the Mac Mini so people who find this thread will not see what you've  
written and think it's the only logical choice. :)

-Brad