you might want to direct that question toward him though :lmao:

i actually use MediaPortal on my htpc

 

it was a quasi rhetorical question... didn't mean to direct it at "you".

 

I've been using netflix, hulu, youtube, tv.com, southpark.com as my sources for cable and entertainment aside from the ps3. I haven't paid for cable in years, and refuse to. until I can buy a la carte' I'm good with streaming stuff.
if you've got an HDTV there are so many options out there to steam stuff straight to your TV that if your savy enough you can get all your programs you like to watch legally online for free.

 

I just Slingbox my parents cable to my place h: Other than that netflix/hulu/etc you can find whatever you want online

 

Wireless mouse and keyboard >>>>> $30 remote

 

$30 remote works with xbmc and other programs too

 

Wireless keyboard and mouse works with all programs and other computers too

 

not if you run MediaPortal w/ a thousand vids and mp3s

ill show you my screenshots if you'd like

 

No thats ok I have a couple thousand vids and MP3's myself and navigate just fine with mouse and keyboard...I also know how to organize my collection for easy navigation

 

I've been using Boxee and TVersity a lot lately but as much as I'd like to I'm still not ready to give up the convenience of cable TV.