I'm considering building or buying a media PC, but not sure how well the thing works. has anyone had any experience to share? thanks!

 

Are you talking about a PC with Windows Media Center on it ? A machine with the capabilities of recording tv, digital sound, and so on..? If so, throw me a PM with any questions you might have. Hopefully I can help

 

I'd hold off until windows vista comes out. I've tried the beta and it comes with window media center which will allow you to record and so on.

If you are trying to just play divx, mp3s etc. a modded xbox is the way to go.(old xbox that is)