So I'm looking to get my first HTPC/media streamingh device. I'm fairly adaptable with respect to leaning new technologies (fairly facile with Linux) but am a Mac user at home (no windows boxes) and still am ignorant to the details of this sub-hobby. I have narrowed down my choices to either the Mac Mini with Plex as an HTPC or the Popcorn hour C200 reskinned with Aeon.
Wish list:
1) Play SD and HD movies on my HT system (JVC projector)
2) Play my extensive (1 TB) audio collection in MP3 and FLAC
3) Watch streamed content from the internet (Hulu, YouTube)
4) Have a nice UI that is visually appealing, well-organized, and intuitive
Would be nice list:
1) Play HD audio codecs (via HDMI) - I believe the PCH wins here
2) DVR function
3) Be able to control the media device via an iphone remote app
Questions:
1) Taking cost out of consideration, which of these two fits my needs/wants the best?
2) Is the C200 with Aeon sufficiently stable and debugged vs the Mini?
3) can I use a mac to control/setup the PCH C200?
4) Are there other aspects I should be considering?
Thanks for your help,
Bob
Wish list:
1) Play SD and HD movies on my HT system (JVC projector)
2) Play my extensive (1 TB) audio collection in MP3 and FLAC
3) Watch streamed content from the internet (Hulu, YouTube)
4) Have a nice UI that is visually appealing, well-organized, and intuitive
Would be nice list:
1) Play HD audio codecs (via HDMI) - I believe the PCH wins here
2) DVR function
3) Be able to control the media device via an iphone remote app
Questions:
1) Taking cost out of consideration, which of these two fits my needs/wants the best?
2) Is the C200 with Aeon sufficiently stable and debugged vs the Mini?
3) can I use a mac to control/setup the PCH C200?
4) Are there other aspects I should be considering?
Thanks for your help,
Bob