What is a HTPC
July 21, 2008 · Filed Under HTPC Information · Comment
HTPC stand for home theatre PC, although exactly what is a home theatre PC is debatable. Most people agree that a HTPC needs to be connected to some sort of screen, usually a television. But then there are so many wide uses for a HTPC that it is hard to outline all of them
A HTPC is a device that usually combines the functions of both a computer and a personal video recorder. Most people buy a HTPC to combine many of the features from separate components that would be in their home theatre setup into the one box. This often reduces the costs of components, as well as allowing everything to be controlled from the one location. Read more