engadget.com — Seriously, 40 GB is smaller than our iPod and we don't like to have to pick and choose what to sync. While there is little doubt that this will void our warranty, it is worth it isn't it? We decided to double the size of the HDD from 40 GB to 80 GB. Step by step guide and pics inside.
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flink405Mar 24, 2007
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deadbabyMar 24, 2007
There's quite a few problems with the XBMC solution these days:1) It's getting hard to find brand new Xbox's without getting stuck with a "value pack" that is going to set you back $150-$1752) Getting a used Xbox is pretty risky since you won't know the condition of the DVD drive. (disk read errors are VERY common)3) A soft mod is going to cost you about $30 for the memory card, hard mod probably $75-$100 4) You have to buy a DVD remote, HD video output cable -- about $305) You may need the wireless adapter which costs about $100 and only does 11B/G6) You would need to buy a larger compactly hard drive if you want to locally store video on the xbox (optional, $60+)7) No real support for HD. (yes it out puts in HD but it can't keep up with high bitrate video files)Don't get me wrong, I love XMBC and I used it religiously for 3 years but it's day has passed. If the AppleTV can be further tweaked to support new codecs and features it will be a steal at $300
hawkmucciMar 24, 2007
I really wish Apple TV had PVR functionality. it seems that the only media apple wants you to watch is that which is bought through itunes. what are people doing to capture their own shows? bittorrent?
soxfannhMar 24, 2007
Or just buy a DVD player with a USB port and use your USB stick. Easy and a hell of a lot cheaper. The Phillips DVP5960 is awesome, plays Divx and Xvid just fine and no need to go through all these hoops...
Closed AccountMar 24, 2007
guess the age old antage rings true TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE !!!
soxfannhMar 25, 2007
Well you can use an external hard drive, which would be much bigger than the Apple TV and just as easy to work with (it isn't hard to unplug it from the computer and put it in the DVD drive...)Why bother voiding the warranty in the 1st place.
geminitojanusMar 25, 2007
"You mean... like the mac mini?"Why do you think they raised the price of the Mac Mini? It was to pave way for this device.
electricarc89Mar 25, 2007
Here's a novel idea: Dump at Apple garbage and build yourself a decent media PC. Unless of course, you like being limited to DRM-infected Itunes crap.