can anyone suggest a decent place to buy a ready built htpc or media center pc, price not an issue, has to look the part tho
thanks
I custom build them to order to do anything you want.. I know I'm the only guy in my area that does. I suspect that's the same elsewhere.
There's a difference between "HTPC" and a computer that can fake it.
Essentially, if you want one built and you want me to do it... Just tell me what you want it to do and I'll take care of the rest.
To give you an idea of the type of work I do... I can build a media network. A main computer on a main tv, typically with E8400, HDMI audio and video out, optional tv/video capture, optional VGA of your choice, 1TB of storage or more (up to 4TB), up to 4GB of RAM and a Blu-ray/HD player/DVD/CD/RW. We have our guy build all the custom cabinetry. We supply the battery backups, TV, stereo, remotes.
Then, in every other room we install a client HTPC and TV. Then, to top it all off we can install media servers with up to 16TB of storage. You can store all your media on them and share them with everyone in the home. Some configurations we do allow you to share it over the internet via FTP or VPN.
A custom interface and remote is used. If you like, you can push a button and the screen will either slide out from the wall or up out of a credenza, depending on your preference.
Any of the HTPCs have optional touch screens on them as well. The one I have sitting here in front of me has a 7" touch screen that you can use for navigation, have it display stats, weather, news, etc.
One of our partners provides the home audio, Rotel, Bryston, B&W, Carver, and on the low end we offer Pioneer Elite and Yamaha.
Another one of our partners is an architect/contracter. We will design and build whatever additions or refinish any room in your home to accomodate your new theater. We can even build you an entire new home, fully automated and remote control.
If money is truly no object.... We can help you spend it.
