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Message: <blockquote data-quote="JDWestoby" data-source="post: 843777" data-attributes="member: 72093">Netbook as the room IT======================For me, this is initially to replace a clock radio with a MP netbook and a simple clock plugin.My home automation system (HomeSeer) currently turns on a separate radio at the right time.But using MediaPortal and this plugin (and a simple, dimmable, clock plugin I wrote), I replaced this and the clock with a netbook.Now HomeSeer can -turn on the radio or tvdim the clock at nightturn if off a few minutes after lights offshow the time on movement* This serves as the single point of IT in the room.Use bigger/better speakers/TV as necessary. (*Also uses the netbook webcam as a security camera,recording when there is movement and the house is vacant.)</blockquote>