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Laptop as HTPC?

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All,

I have been searching a lot for a HTPC configuration( mainly the CPU and MotherBoard). I have seen a couple of configs for Desktop PCs. Most important stuff for me are:
1. Watch HD Videos(may Stream over Network)
2. Normal Web surf

No gaming at all

I am thinking in a different direction. Why can't we use the Laptops as HTPC? I am planning to connect the laptop to My Sony Bravia TV.
The latest laptops are pretty enough to play 1080p Video. isn't it? Please share your thoughts.

A sample spec of the laptop is:

Dell Inspiron 14R Laptop (T540610IN8)
which has:
Intel® Core™ i3-370M Processor (2.4GHz, 4Threads, 3M cache)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit (English)
3GB (1 X 1GB + 1 X 2GB) 2 DIMM DDR3 1333Mhz
320GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
14.0 Widescreen HD WLED Glossy Display with TrueLife™ (1366x768)
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470 - 1GB (India)


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Dell Inspiron 14R Laptop (T540610IN8)
which has:
Intel® Core™ i3-370M Processor (2.4GHz, 4Threads, 3M cache)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit (English)
3GB (1 X 1GB + 1 X 2GB) 2 DIMM DDR3 1333Mhz
320GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
14.0 Widescreen HD WLED Glossy Display with TrueLife™ (1366x768)
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470 - 1GB (India)

Yup. That will work. HOWEVER, try and get 2x2GB. It's kind of a waste no to do it as if you do decide to get 4GB total RAM down the road, you are essentially wasting that 1GB DIMM (unless you sell it,etc).
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If you need portability, get a laptop.

For a home theater, I don't think so. The specs are fine. Perhaps excepting the quality of sound, and your ability to use discrete speakers.

Laptops will also use a 9 pin vga output, not HDMI, or even DVI. If you use a external monitor or TV, I think the lid of the laptop needs to stay open which could be a distraction. If you close the lid, the laptop goes into suspend.

Lastly, I think it will cost you less for a small PC.

Thanks everyone. I thought Laptop is better because of its, Low noise, small size and portability. Also I have an offer to get the laptop @ 50% discount :) 
Regarding the lid[If you close the lid, the laptop goes into suspend. ] -> I believe this is configurable. I have seen my friends working with this lid closed.

@ Shadow703793: Thanks ..Yeah its worth opting for 4 GB of Ram.

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