At this point and time I wouldn't buy HD-DVD or BluRay. One I think it's total BS that they didn't come out with a hybrid of both technologies. Two unless there is a drive that plays both I'm not interested. I'm not trying to get caught out there with either one. If you bought a console that plays one or the other it is understandable. Personally I think the PC is the more versatile platform. Let's be real, a Xbox or Playstation is just another computer. You already have one. It's like buying the same thing twice.

I like the PC best due to its versatility and modular construction. You can play Divx, mpeg 4, mpeg2, avi when you want via a simple download. With a console you either have to hack it or wait for vendor support. Who needs that. It's my machine I want to do what I want to do, when I feel like it.

There are cases available that look like stereo components that would fit right in with your system. They way to go if you ask me.