So I just moved to Tokyo and would like to have access to some American TV (and sports if possible).
I'm trying to decide if a streaming box (e.g. Apple TV, Roku, WD Live) or an HTPC (build my own or mac mini) would be better to access U.S. content. I don't mind paying for a subscription or on a per show basis, but I would like to have fast access to television as it comes out.
I'm kind of leaning toward an HTPC because it will be more versatile, but in my experience they can be hard to use in the living room. Also it would be much more expensive.
Does any one have any experience or an opinion about what would be better?