Cheapest settop box media player

[swbsam]

I had an HTPC in the bed room but now need to re-purpose the HTPC as a desktop for the Mrs. I can continue to use that as a server, but need a way to watch the videos on my TV.

Should I just buy another xbox 360 (which is what I use in the living room) or are there any cheaper options?

Since a 360 can be had for sub-$200, my max budget would be $175

UPDATE
I picked up a D-link dsm-320 off of ebay for $40 shipped ,and it does exactly what I need it to do. It's not HD (480p) but is fine for a bedroom tv. The reviews are awful for it but I'm guessing that most of the issues are wifi or user error related.

Tversity + a decent network = success in 10 minutes

 

[Slick5150]

eGreat m34a. The cheapest of the latest gen of Network Media Tanks.

http://www.egreathd.com/catalog/

(may be able to find it cheaper elsewhere)

 

[Rio Rebel]

Originally posted by: Slick5150
eGreat m34a. The cheapest of the latest gen of Network Media Tanks.

http://www.egreathd.com/catalog/

(may be able to find it cheaper elsewhere)

The product website lists ISO's as supported. Anyone confirm? That would be a nice setup, if so.

 

[Slick5150]

Originally posted by: Rio Rebel

Originally posted by: Slick5150
eGreat m34a. The cheapest of the latest gen of Network Media Tanks.

http://www.egreathd.com/catalog/

(may be able to find it cheaper elsewhere)

The product website lists ISO's as supported. Anyone confirm? That would be a nice setup, if so.

Yep, it plays .ISO DVDs and Blu-Rays just fine.

 

[swbsam]

Thanks guys, I picked up a used d-link media streamer with wifi from ebay - $40 shipped!

 

[Slick5150]

Originally posted by: swbsam
Thanks guys, I picked up a used d-link media streamer with wifi from ebay - $40 shipped!

Oh. Well, good luck with that! (those things really don't work well at all, but maybe it'll suit your needs anyway)

 

[swbsam]

UPDATE
I picked up a D-link dsm-320 off of ebay for $40 shipped ,and it does exactly what I need it to do. It's not HD (480p) but is fine for a bedroom tv. The reviews are awful for it but I'm guessing that most of the issues are wifi or user error related.

Tversity + a decent network = success in 10 minutes