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<blockquote data-quote="Peter2" data-source="post: 639064" data-attributes="member: 24945"><p>Dunno about remotes but in some way you are right about the VFD. This is my 2nd system - had an Antec Pundit (booksize barebone) first which was to limited. With this build, I wanted to be sure to be able to use normal parts and have a design that fitted my amplifier/tuner. The version without VFD/soundknob was to dull so I went for this one but I discovered that those features are just unnecessary extra's.</p><p></p><p>Regarding MCE remotes: I bought a Philips SRM 5100 (isn't this a MCE [compatible] device?) for a friend and tested it here on my xp sp3 but could not get it working, even by trying different hacks but probably I did something wrong. Now it also gives me a headache on her pc: after it went into ?sleep/hibernate? it doesn't work respond anymore.</p><p></p><p>Getting your GF convinced can be easy or hard, depending on what you will use the system for and how that goes.</p><p>Back then when I jumped on the htpc wagon, the vcr was broken and I didn't want to go for some 'in between' solution and reduce the clutter around the tv.</p><p>Converting all my cd's so they could be removed was quite a task but definitely worth doing.</p><p>Having the possibility to handle all your media with just a remote, is REALLY a good argument.</p><p>If the system is reliable, that is free of crashes and always available because of not to much tinkering, I don't see any reason why someone has to be convinced.</p><p></p><p>You also might consider the fact that quite some 'long time' users are moving towards multiple systems - adding clients.</p><p>Currently, I'm also doing some tests with MP on a server because I have an older pc with linux which functions as a file server but has become to limited because of its hardware.</p><p>I'm thinking to combine my file server (has all my music, backups, movie collection, ....) with a dedicated MP server and might use the hardware of my current htpc and buy a small sized system for the living area.</p><p></p><p>Also think about your Raid 1: you cannot change that without breaking it down so what about the data that you have on it.</p><p></p><p>Just some brainwaves....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Peter2, post: 639064, member: 24945"] Dunno about remotes but in some way you are right about the VFD. This is my 2nd system - had an Antec Pundit (booksize barebone) first which was to limited. With this build, I wanted to be sure to be able to use normal parts and have a design that fitted my amplifier/tuner. The version without VFD/soundknob was to dull so I went for this one but I discovered that those features are just unnecessary extra's. Regarding MCE remotes: I bought a Philips SRM 5100 (isn't this a MCE [compatible] device?) for a friend and tested it here on my xp sp3 but could not get it working, even by trying different hacks but probably I did something wrong. Now it also gives me a headache on her pc: after it went into ?sleep/hibernate? it doesn't work respond anymore. Getting your GF convinced can be easy or hard, depending on what you will use the system for and how that goes. Back then when I jumped on the htpc wagon, the vcr was broken and I didn't want to go for some 'in between' solution and reduce the clutter around the tv. Converting all my cd's so they could be removed was quite a task but definitely worth doing. Having the possibility to handle all your media with just a remote, is REALLY a good argument. If the system is reliable, that is free of crashes and always available because of not to much tinkering, I don't see any reason why someone has to be convinced. You also might consider the fact that quite some 'long time' users are moving towards multiple systems - adding clients. Currently, I'm also doing some tests with MP on a server because I have an older pc with linux which functions as a file server but has become to limited because of its hardware. I'm thinking to combine my file server (has all my music, backups, movie collection, ....) with a dedicated MP server and might use the hardware of my current htpc and buy a small sized system for the living area. Also think about your Raid 1: you cannot change that without breaking it down so what about the data that you have on it. Just some brainwaves.... [/QUOTE]
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