Most of the new devices vying for space next to your TV are based on a somewhat closed architecture such as Apple TV, Roku and even the Boxee box. I still prefer having a full blown computer in my living room as it allows me the flexibility of putting any Media Center application on it. And until now, the Mac Mini has been my choice of a mini HTPC because of its good looks, small form factor and reasonable power to handle anything I throw at it. However, there is a new challenger in town- the Zotac Zbox Blu-Ray.



Link: TBreak