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Cheap HTPC Deal? ASUS Essentio CS5111-AP007

 
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greg_mitch



Joined: 03 May 2006
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:23 am    Post subject: Cheap HTPC Deal? ASUS Essentio CS5111-AP007

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883220016&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL092209&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL092209-_-DesktopPC-_-L0D-_-83220016

Does the Intel GMA X3500 work with 1080p MKV files?

Coupon code: EMCLXNN68

$249
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markbyc2000



Joined: 28 Sep 2009
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:51 pm    Post subject: Asus Essentio CS-5111

Yes, the 5111 plays back 1080p mkv files flawlessy in Boxee. Overall, you can't beat what you get in this deal - HDMI output, wireless n, dual core 64 bit processing, built-in IR receiver (I can use my Harmony remote without an adapter), 4 GB RAM, Gb LAN, small form factor, etc. This is a perfect budget HTPC that has some great features. Make sure you update your bios. Burn the ROM to a CD and you can flash it straight from the bios without having to create a boot floppy. Oh yeah, did I mention Asus included overclocking? Don't go too crazy as the system gets a little warm at stock speeds. I recommend this system.
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jkruger



Joined: 24 Oct 2007
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:18 pm    Post subject:

Needs a Blu Ray drive.
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greg_mitch



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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 10:35 pm    Post subject:

Maybe...but you're missing my point. This is a client box.

You have the BR drive in your other PC ripping the BR's to MKV's...then serve them to these clients.

1080p BR's for all with wireless N and HDMI out.
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ruby123



Joined: 13 Nov 2009
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Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:15 am    Post subject:

The PC is low for Home Theater use i think it should be atleast Cor 2 Duo
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WanMan



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Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:10 am    Post subject:

ruby123 wrote:
The PC is low for Home Theater use i think it should be atleast Cor 2 Duo
And yet there are those trying to get BD playback from Atom based systems.
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