One particular area that computers have grown by leaps and bounds, is in the HTPC (Home Theater Personal Computer) market. These last few years we have seen a plethora of new add-ons, or newer capabilities of specific computer components to accommodate this newer type of personal computing. HTPCs add that bit of flexibility we do not have with our standard DVD/Blue Ray movie players. It is no wonder this area of computing has literally exploded.A lot of times HTPCs are built using older components we have laying around the house, or we end up purchasing affordable computer components for this task only. But we still end up with a box, that is either way to large to be moved around the house, or that the HTPC is noisy because of the amount of fans we need to use to keep the HTPC cool. Computer manufacturers have come up with Media Players. These are basically a very simplified version of a HTPC. So it is only natural that these type of HTPCs have their limitations.Over the last year or so, I have played around with various Media Center boxes. And I found these players to be lacking; either it is with the sound, video quality, or the limited number of file formats that can be played on that Media Center. A lot of times, I find it hard for a media player to play a common file type like .MKV. This file type is great for HD home movies or for when you make back ups of your HD (Blue Ray) movies.