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The idea for this Media PC is to basically replace the ROKU my family uses. I intend to also include a blu-ray player.

From my research top two options for digital streaming using a remote for a media PC are Plex, and XMBC.

I would most likely be running Ubuntu (or XBMCBuntu) for this media PC, I will probably NOT be using DVR, or network shared video or downloads.

It will most likely be used to run Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, and Hulu Plus on a 1080p TV.

I intend to include a Blu-Ray player as well.

What hardware would you recommend for this build? I am trying to keep cost as minimal as possible with still having a fairly quick boot time.

As small as possible form factor is a must.

I do not want to use a Raspberry Pi (though I know i can with XBMC)

If you figure this out let me know, I'd be interested.

How about a Marsboard?  It's like a beefed-up Pi.

(07-23-2013, 05:38 PM)FlyingMongoose link Wrote: [ -> ]I would most likely be running Ubuntu (or XBMCBuntu) for this media PC, I will probably NOT be using DVR, or network shared video or downloads.
It will most likely be used to run Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, and Hulu Plus on a 1080p TV.

That right there will not work. There is currently no functional linux Netflix port. The last working one was just a web browser with flash.

(07-23-2013, 08:10 PM)HeK link Wrote: [ -> ][quote author=FlyingMongoose link=topic=7055.msg269870#msg269870 date=1374619100]
I would most likely be running Ubuntu (or XBMCBuntu) for this media PC, I will probably NOT be using DVR, or network shared video or downloads.
It will most likely be used to run Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, and Hulu Plus on a 1080p TV.

That right there will not work. There is currently no functional linux Netflix port. The last working one was just a web browser with flash.
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That's a bummer... XBMC wiki needs updated then it listed one.

Welp, no point in building one of these if it's not going to store anything anyway, especially when Google launched this:
http://google.com/chromecast

and Netflix is supported.

I bought one. I'll let you guys know if its worth it.

It ships in August.