Anyone have pictures of computers integrated in their Home theater - Blu-ray Forum

BLindsay · 01-15-2009, 01:04 PM

So it seems my desk has gotten a bit crowded so i need to re think my plan a bit. Currently on my desk i have the follow.

My Antec 1200 computer case (keyboard and mouse are cramped)
Sam ln40a550
Sony S350
Polk CS2
my 750w backup UPS
my Sony reciever
5 port network switch

needless to say its cramped so i was thinking of moving to a traditional TV stand and maybe an equipment rack. If this was just my home theater equipment this would be no problem. But i use my Sam ln40a550 as my computer monitor, heck i dont own a traditional monitor. so i got to figure out how to integrate my computer into this in a nice way. I was thinking of getting something along the lines of a coffee table and getting a wireless mouse and keyboard and putting it on there and just sit on my couch and use it but im on my computer alot so i dont know how it would be sitting at a coffee table for hours.

Basically im just looking to see what others have done in terms of fully integrating these two systems

The other benefit i see by dropping my huge desk is that my Monitor 70's are waaay foward right now because of the desk is like 6'x2' so the fronts are not that far away from the rears, so if i get a normal tv stand it will free up some space and i can push my front soundstage back a bit

DarkhovaHT · 01-15-2009, 02:43 PM

Sorry for quality took pics with Blackberry

SupaSweet · 01-15-2009, 04:07 PM

I had an HTPC sitting in my component stand and i thought it blended in very nicely, i had it running to my Denon Amp and to Sammy 52' 650 series LCD..it worked great...have a look at the pick...

If i were you i would take all the componets and slap them into an HTPC case..tons of choices out there....i found the "Lascala" to have great room for airflow and expansion as it takes a full atx board...alot of HTPC's out there will limit what you can install as they are microATX...so make sure when looking that it is full ATX so you dont have to replace your motherboard,PS and or other components..

BLindsay · 01-15-2009, 11:14 PM

do u guys run your desktop resolution at 1920x1080? i just wonder how far away i can sit and still read my 40" at that res, i have 20/20 vision though.

what are u guys doing for the keyboard and mouse, wireless im assuming? but where are u putting the keyboard, do u have a tray for it or what?

DarkhovaHT · 01-16-2009, 10:57 AM

I run at 1920x1080 but im using a dvi to hdmi cable to my TV so my TV says its 1080p and i have a little tray foldable table with a wireless keyboard and mouse but i just got the Logitech DiNova Mini and i no longer have a need for a keyboard mouse cuz its fits right into the palm of my hands

Ranger-R · 01-16-2009, 11:58 AM

thats a sweet little keyboard, price?

DarkhovaHT · 01-16-2009, 12:39 PM

Retails at 150.00 but i got it on amazon for 131.00 and its bluetooth and that arrow pads u see switchs between that and a touch pad mouse

BLindsay · 01-16-2009, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkhovaHT

Retails at 150.00 but i got it on amazon for 131.00 and its bluetooth and that arrow pads u see switchs between that and a touch pad mouse

how easy is it to type on that, say a response on these forums lol

DarkhovaHT · 01-16-2009, 02:24 PM

Pretty easy takes some getting used to im using it right now...

ixlegitballinxl · 01-16-2009, 04:43 PM

dvi ( 20 ft cable ) to my pc monitor, hdmi to my sony lcd

pics in my gallery

BLindsay · 01-17-2009, 04:55 PM

thanks for the pics so far

bump for more

Rob71 · 01-17-2009, 06:14 PM

No pics yet.

But I just have my tower sitting beside my stand and use this. The keyboard is just big enough to be used normally and I really love the mouse. To move the cursor on screen it has a trigger and has the typical buttons and wheel configuration of a standard mouse. Plus it's shaped like a Star Trek phaser.

BLindsay · 01-18-2009, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie.Nyce

I had an HTPC sitting in my component stand and i thought it blended in very nicely, i had it running to my Denon Amp and to Sammy 52' 650 series LCD..it worked great...have a look at the pick...

If i were you i would take all the componets and slap them into an HTPC case..tons of choices out there....i found the "Lascala" to have great room for airflow and expansion as it takes a full atx board...alot of HTPC's out there will limit what you can install as they are microATX...so make sure when looking that it is full ATX so you dont have to replace your motherboard,PS and or other components..

by the way, who is ur tv stand made by and where did ya get it? im looking for something similar

JasonR · 01-18-2009, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLindsay

by the way, who is ur tv stand made by and where did ya get it? im looking for something similar

http://www.z-linedesigns.com/

BLindsay · 01-18-2009, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

http://www.z-linedesigns.com/

lol thanks

i sell that brand at my job, and lol i can get that stand /facepalm

BLindsay · 01-18-2009, 04:48 AM

Also i cant decide if i really want to get a HTPC case, i like my antec 1200, and i have alot of big components in it, im not sure how my 4870 would fit in a HTPC case lol. so i might just put it next to it (on the opposite side of the sub lol)

BLindsay · 01-18-2009, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

http://www.z-linedesigns.com/

http://www.staples.com/office/suppli...0051&langId=-1

Allthough it seems obnoxiously expensive

edit: i could knock about $50 off that price and i get 15% back on it, is that a decent price then?

01-15-2009, 01:04 PM	#1
BLindsay Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:MA Home Theater Gallery:59 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:25 Trading Score:12	Anyone have pictures of computers integrated in their Home theater So it seems my desk has gotten a bit crowded so i need to re think my plan a bit. Currently on my desk i have the follow. My Antec 1200 computer case (keyboard and mouse are cramped) Sam ln40a550 Sony S350 Polk CS2 my 750w backup UPS my Sony reciever 5 port network switch needless to say its cramped so i was thinking of moving to a traditional TV stand and maybe an equipment rack. If this was just my home theater equipment this would be no problem. But i use my Sam ln40a550 as my computer monitor, heck i dont own a traditional monitor. so i got to figure out how to integrate my computer into this in a nice way. I was thinking of getting something along the lines of a coffee table and getting a wireless mouse and keyboard and putting it on there and just sit on my couch and use it but im on my computer alot so i dont know how it would be sitting at a coffee table for hours. Basically im just looking to see what others have done in terms of fully integrating these two systems The other benefit i see by dropping my huge desk is that my Monitor 70's are waaay foward right now because of the desk is like 6'x2' so the fronts are not that far away from the rears, so if i get a normal tv stand it will free up some space and i can push my front soundstage back a bit

01-15-2009, 02:43 PM	#2
DarkhovaHT Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:19	Sorry for quality took pics with Blackberry Last edited by DarkhovaHT; 01-15-2009 at 02:51 PM.

01-16-2009, 12:39 PM	#7
DarkhovaHT Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:19	Retails at 150.00 but i got it on amazon for 131.00 and its bluetooth and that arrow pads u see switchs between that and a touch pad mouse Last edited by DarkhovaHT; 01-16-2009 at 12:46 PM.

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01-15-2009, 04:07 PM	#3
SupaSweet Senior Member Member since:May 2008	I had an HTPC sitting in my component stand and i thought it blended in very nicely, i had it running to my Denon Amp and to Sammy 52' 650 series LCD..it worked great...have a look at the pick... If i were you i would take all the componets and slap them into an HTPC case..tons of choices out there....i found the "Lascala" to have great room for airflow and expansion as it takes a full atx board...alot of HTPC's out there will limit what you can install as they are microATX...so make sure when looking that it is full ATX so you dont have to replace your motherboard,PS and or other components..

01-15-2009, 11:14 PM	#4
BLindsay Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:MA Home Theater Gallery:59 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:25 Trading Score:12	do u guys run your desktop resolution at 1920x1080? i just wonder how far away i can sit and still read my 40" at that res, i have 20/20 vision though. what are u guys doing for the keyboard and mouse, wireless im assuming? but where are u putting the keyboard, do u have a tray for it or what?

01-16-2009, 10:57 AM	#5
DarkhovaHT Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:19	I run at 1920x1080 but im using a dvi to hdmi cable to my TV so my TV says its 1080p and i have a little tray foldable table with a wireless keyboard and mouse but i just got the Logitech DiNova Mini and i no longer have a need for a keyboard mouse cuz its fits right into the palm of my hands

01-16-2009, 11:58 AM	#6
Ranger-R Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Washington Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:1808 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:80	thats a sweet little keyboard, price?

01-16-2009, 02:24 PM	#9
DarkhovaHT Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:19	Pretty easy takes some getting used to im using it right now...

01-16-2009, 04:43 PM	#10
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	dvi ( 20 ft cable ) to my pc monitor, hdmi to my sony lcd pics in my gallery

01-17-2009, 04:55 PM	#11
BLindsay Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:MA Home Theater Gallery:59 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:25 Trading Score:12	thanks for the pics so far bump for more

01-17-2009, 06:14 PM	#12
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	No pics yet. But I just have my tower sitting beside my stand and use this. The keyboard is just big enough to be used normally and I really love the mouse. To move the cursor on screen it has a trigger and has the typical buttons and wheel configuration of a standard mouse. Plus it's shaped like a Star Trek phaser.

01-18-2009, 04:48 AM	#16
BLindsay Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:MA Home Theater Gallery:59 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:25 Trading Score:12	Also i cant decide if i really want to get a HTPC case, i like my antec 1200, and i have alot of big components in it, im not sure how my 4870 would fit in a HTPC case lol. so i might just put it next to it (on the opposite side of the sub lol)

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