TV Tuner, erm, is the usual idea to have (in my case) virgin media running through the HTPC, and then using the HTPC for absolutely everything? I don't think I'm going to do that... my have amp does a wonderful job of switching inputs and the thought of having to wait for a PC to boot up before being able to watch telly doesn't really appeal.. The case comes with a pretty cool looking remote control (with built in remote receiver), and I also ordered a keyboard with a touchpad and htpc kinda buttons (http://www.ebuyer.com/product/158377) Blu ray, nah to be honest (dont tell anyone) I can't even remember the last time I bought a DVD The smallish hard drive I chose because people said it was super quiet whereas the 1tb alternative people said was super noisy, I think 500gb will be alright, I'm not as bad at hoarding as I used to be I'll give media portal a go I think, looks pretty cool and I'll happily spend hours/days on setting things up until I'm happy with them. If that fails though I might go back to XBMC which I already know is bloody brilliant. Once it all arrives I'll get some pics up