I don't know about THE best, but this is one of the 'best" out there. With about 1TB, it'll run you around $3,000.
http://www.s1digital.com/Media_Cente...ion_p/mcpe.htm

http://www.s1digital.com/Media_Cente...ion_p/mcpe.htm
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Originally Posted by kapone /forum/post/0
I don't know about THE best, but this is one of the 'best" out there. With about 1TB, it'll run you around $3,000.
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http://www.s1digital.com/Media_Cente...ion_p/mcpe.htm
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Originally Posted by galileo2000 /forum/post/0
@kapone: I can do about the same for under $1K.
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Originally Posted by kapone /forum/post/0
So can IBut the original poster wanted to know about the best "turnkey" systems out there. I'll gladly build him one with the exact same specs as the s1digital one for $2,000, split the $1,000 50/50 with you, and still have enough money to build ANOTHER HTPC out of that $500...![]()
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Originally Posted by kapone /forum/post/0
So can IBut the original poster wanted to know about the best "turnkey" systems out there. I'll gladly build him one with the exact same specs as the s1digital one for $2,000, split the $1,000 50/50 with you, and still have enough money to build ANOTHER HTPC out of that $500...![]()
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Originally Posted by redondoman /forum/post/0
Interesting... I'm not suggesting that $3K is a reasonable amount, but I thought Cablecard was OEM only.
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Originally Posted by kapone /forum/post/0
I don't know about THE best, but this is one of the 'best" out there. With about 1TB, it'll run you around $3,000.
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http://www.s1digital.com/Media_Cente...ion_p/mcpe.htm
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Originally Posted by kapone /forum/post/0
I'm working on a few things, including launching a new business centered around HTPCs. As part of that, we are looking at getting OEM certification.![]()
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Originally Posted by plefkow /forum/post/0
Thanks for all of the suggestions. From the below, which does anyone have an strong prference? I am located in NYC and that is where S1 is located. Thanks for any imput, looking to spend about $3k.
www.s1digital.com/Media_Cent...tion_p/mcpe.htm
http://www.creaturehtpc.com/
Some others:
http://www.cellarcinemas.com/cgi-bin/store/index.html
http://www.vidabox.com/
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Originally Posted by plefkow /forum/post/0
Thanks for all of the suggestions. From the below, which does anyone have an strong prference? I am located in NYC and that is where S1 is located. Thanks for any imput, looking to spend about $3k.
www.s1digital.com/Media_Cent...tion_p/mcpe.htm
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Originally Posted by mrloopy /forum/post/0
Good luck with your business. To get OEM status you need to sell thousands of copies of Windows...![]()
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Originally Posted by kapone /forum/post/0
Not True. M$$ likes money as much as any other business. Do you REALLY think S1digital sells "thousands" of copies of windows every year?? M$ is willing to talk....to ANYBODY who will sell their software.
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Originally Posted by kapone /forum/post/0
Not True. M$$ likes money as much as any other business. Do you REALLY think S1digital sells "thousands" of copies of windows every year?? M$ is willing to talk....to ANYBODY who will sell their software.
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Originally Posted by mrloopy /forum/post/0
If you say so. Have you done any research into the business you're trying to start?
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Originally Posted by James McClellan /forum/post/0
Just found this one today while browsing PC Magazine in the dentists office:
http://www.moneual.com/main/
I've never heard of them, but I like the design of their HTPCs. Their top-of-the line model is a little out of the OP's price range though.
James