HTPC - Small Form Factor with XBMC

[waynehooper]

I am using a Boxee Box at the moment and am disappointed with speed etc. I have been looking at the threads regarding HTPC's and although the HP Proliant micro server seems like a good option it is too large for my requirements.

Does anyone have suggestions of Zotac, Sapphire etc. mini pc's that can be acquired locally at a reasonable price, preferably with built in IR or RF and a remote, which can be used (and most importantly work properly) with OPENELEC or XMBC (preferably the live build).

I have also looked at the Xtreamer Ultra 2 which seems the solution, but has anyone out there used it? Your feedback would be appreciated!!

 

[hentis]

The Xtreamer Ultra 2 is definitely worth while to look at. It also has it's own openelec build which makes it perfect for XBMC.

 

[waynehooper]

Am also looking at the Mecer Cape 7 Ion mini PC. Price is right and the ion platform seems to be one of the most popular with OPENELEC.

The Xtreamer Ultra 2 is definitely worth while to look at. It also has it's own openelec build which makes it perfect for XBMC.