Home Theater PC

So we bought a Dell Zino HD.

At first, with the default Windows 7 install, it was SLOW! Streaming videos over wifi (802.11n) was not smooth.

Friend suggested I wipe and reinstall windows. So I did that and things are much smoother.

Next was trying out “media center” options. The MS Windows Media Center is …ok, but it is clearly designed to be used with a mouse and keyboard, not the favorite tool while sitting on the couch.

I decided to install Boxee! Using the iPhone app, its very nice user interface. It sure is different and I’m still learning, but I think it is a winner.

Any others I should try?

Misc Links:
http://lifehacker.com/5813269/top-10-ways-to-power-up-your-home-theater-pc