Make a home movie/media system on the cheap

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So this awesome little £25.95 rectangle contains a tiny computer (700mhz processor, 512MB ram, 2 x USB, Ethernet network, MicroUSB power, HDMI, RCA audio/video, SD card slot & GPO ports)

It can be setup as a computer for ‘everyday’ use but most people use it as a media centre to play movies/youtube etc on their lounge TVs

Things you will need:
↪ Raspberry Pi B-Model > http://amzn.to/1jAgF9q or http://amzn.to/1ikOLL3
↪ A quick SD card (4GB+) > http://amzn.to/1k2aIBf, http://10ws.co/1bUXyyQ, http://10ws.co/1bUXFdR or http://10ws.co/1bUXNdd
↪ 5 Volt USB power supply (at least 700mA) > Check you don’t have one lying around > http://amzn.to/1k2bA8V, http://amzn.to/1k2bgag or http://amzn.to/1k2bez6
↪ Keyboard/Mouse > http://amzn.to/1k2c9zM & wireless adapter http://amzn.to/1k2ccLL or http://amzn.to/1k2cy56
↪ Ethernet cable/HDMI cable (Check you don’t have them lying around) – Failing that http://10ws.co/1oADxaE & http://amzn.to/1iVw165
↪ Protective Case (Optional) > http://amzn.to/1k2bEpt, http://amzn.to/1k2bCxy or http://amzn.to/1k2bMVJ

To get it running:
Follow YouTube videos below but basically
↪ Format SD card
↪ Install Software >

Basic computer > http://10ws.co/1k29Psl or watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7Dj7R8bu4k

XBMC / Media system > http://10ws.co/1jAhHCm
or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx2-HcpYnqI or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L5GCmXgHK8

↪ Let it load/run and have a play

Hands on Video on what it is and how it works

Loads more advice from 10ways users on http://10ws.co/1If8Xgr

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