johncross85
Startled By Midgets
I am about to move into a new flat and had planned on getting a small media-box pc (running Linux) to go under the tv in the siting room. The idea was that it would be permenantly turned on and use the tv as it's screen. I would use it for downloads, watching divX movies, playing emulated games, access weather info, news, tv listings etc. I have a friend that has done the same thing and it works perfectly - even via a tv like remote control.
However, the flat is unfurnished so I am having to spend a lot on furniture and won't be able to immediately get my media-box pc. What has just occurred to me is that I might be able to pick up a used XBox (chipped) for very little money and use it instead. Unfortunately I know very little about the XBox - can it do much of what I described? IS it worth going for or should I hold off and save up for the media-box pc?
Help!
J(ohn)
However, the flat is unfurnished so I am having to spend a lot on furniture and won't be able to immediately get my media-box pc. What has just occurred to me is that I might be able to pick up a used XBox (chipped) for very little money and use it instead. Unfortunately I know very little about the XBox - can it do much of what I described? IS it worth going for or should I hold off and save up for the media-box pc?
Help!
J(ohn)