Fed up with paying for lame content, we recently turned off our cable and turned in our DVR.
Since then, I have been doing my research and preparing to build or purchase a system that leverages our broadband connection and Local HD Channels for content.
Here is my growing list of resources:
General Information
Articles
- Life Without Cable or Satellite TV Is Easier Than You Think - Htpc - Gizmodo
- Why It's Finally Time To Get a Home Theater PC - Htpc - Gizmodo
- Mini-Roundup: The Best New HTPC Cases - Chieftec HM-02 - CPUs, Boards & Components by ExtremeTech
- Dell's Inspiron Zino HD on sale now in America: starts at $229, doubles as an HTPC -- Engadget
- How-to: Build a Blu-ray / TV tuner-equipped HTPC for under $1,000 -- Engadget
- Convert VGA to HDMI with Audio (HDMI to VGA)
Videos
- How To Connect Your Laptop To Your Television Video | Laptop Computers Videos | Howcast.com
- YouTube - CES 2010 - Core i5 is the new HTPC powerhouse
Channels
- Hulu - Watch your favorites. Anytime. For free.
- Fancast | Watch Full TV Shows and Movies | Free Online Streaming
- Shows - Featured - United States - Joost
- Clicker - What's On Online
On Demand Content
Players
- Roku Digital Video Player | Watch Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand and MLB.TV on Roku Player
- VUDU - Turn Javscript On Please
Hardware - All In One
- ASUSTeK Computer Inc. EeeBox PC EB1012
- Inspiron Zino HD Desktop | Dell
- Mvix UltioPro (MX-880HD) HD Media Center with PVR
- BodhiBoxes - Home Theater Personal Computer - Configure
Hardware - Parts
- nmediapc htpc 2000b - Google Product Search
- intel core 2 quad q8400 - Google Product Search
- lg CH08LS10 - Google Product Search
Software and OS
- Boxee
- Element OS: Linux on your HTPC
- About Mythbuntu | Mythbuntu
- Welcome to LinuxMCE
- KnoppMyth
- GeeXboX HomePage
Network Storage
Recorders
Antennas
Remotes
- Lenovo's Multimedia Remote with Keyboard - trackpad - Gizmodo
- Gmote > Android Remote
- diNovo Mini™
- HTPCKB - Google Product Search
Cables/Converters
- HDMI Cable, Home Theater Accessories, HDMI Products, Cables, Adapters, Video/Audio Switch, Networking, USB, Firewire, Printer Toner, and more!
- ATLONA VGA TO HDMI CONVERTER/SCALER - AT-HD500, $197.10
