HTPCs aren't popular because people aren't given what they want by both the hardware and the software (which usually has some limitations like can't play dvd iso's).
It's much better to buy network attached storage and plug a cheap atom ion or similar nettop into the tv with XBMC or boxee on it. You can add as many tv's as you want then without the price tag of more storage.
@petebob796 in terms of limitations it depends on your setup. If you hook up your htpc directly to your tv windows 7 can handle isos. It's the extender for windows 7 that can not handle an iso. I would say that the bigger limit with xbmc is that you can add as many tvs as you like but you cant watch live tv. I think xbmc supports hdhome run but honestly it was never meant to be your 24/7 dvr. XBMC is very slick and but even it has plenty of limitations. I think windows 7 offers the best mesh of solutions you can hook up to your tv for iso support, you can use a 360 in every room for a truely centralized dvr solution while also supporting a movie library.
The whole line-up consists of the $60 Amps in-ears and $100 Tracks on-ear headphones, which both also come in slightly souped-up and pricier HD variations at $100 and $130, respectively.
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HTPCs aren't popular because people aren't given what they want by both the hardware and the software (which usually has some limitations like can't play dvd iso's).
It's much better to buy network attached storage and plug a cheap atom ion or similar nettop into the tv with XBMC or boxee on it. You can add as many tv's as you want then without the price tag of more storage.
@petebob796
in terms of limitations it depends on your setup. If you hook up your htpc directly to your tv windows 7 can handle isos. It's the extender for windows 7 that can not handle an iso. I would say that the bigger limit with xbmc is that you can add as many tvs as you like but you cant watch live tv. I think xbmc supports hdhome run but honestly it was never meant to be your 24/7 dvr. XBMC is very slick and but even it has plenty of limitations. I think windows 7 offers the best mesh of solutions you can hook up to your tv for iso support, you can use a 360 in every room for a truely centralized dvr solution while also supporting a movie library.