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Originally Posted by scottmandue
Ok, want to use this as a entertainment unit and Internet access... not primarily as a gaming unit.
But gaming is a plus.
Mostly want to watch video... blue ray and stream off Internet... what is the quality of torrent off the Internet?
I would like 1080p, 5.1 surround, and the ability to surf the net and do email.
Being a tech I like that the computer has more power... however the XBOX, PS3 are MUCH less expensive.
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Xbox's and PS3's are quite capable pieces of hardware.
MSFT and Sony sell them for less than cost, somewhere around $300 less. Meaning a PS3 should have cost closer to $1,000.
They make up the loss on software sales, least that's the idea.
Torrents off the net can be great quality or crap, just depends on who converted and posted the content.
Personally I'd go for a Windows Media PC and be done with it.