Oops, didn't get to this before my ability to edit expired ... If you are going to go with the Apple TV, you'll need this:
http://www.kanexlive.com/atvpro
So, $59+$99=$158 for a complete media solution, 100% compatible with your existing Apple equipment. That beats the heck out of even a used Mini. Plus the ability to stream anything out of a Mac running Mountain Lion if you decide later to use it for more than a media player.
Rig it so your HDMI cable can be swapped via the battery compartment or port array, and you can carry the AppleTV (inside the Mac) into any room to be used with any TV.
Man, I may just do this myself ... Slap some stereo speakers under the vents, and add a sub woofer and you have yourself a sweet little media box.
Now granted, to use it portably, you'll need access to wifi. However, if you have an iPhone, then you can stream content to it over wifi via any cellular connection. Not that you could take this particular solution too far away from an electrical outlet (and therefore wifi).
http://www.kanexlive.com/atvpro
So, $59+$99=$158 for a complete media solution, 100% compatible with your existing Apple equipment. That beats the heck out of even a used Mini. Plus the ability to stream anything out of a Mac running Mountain Lion if you decide later to use it for more than a media player.
Rig it so your HDMI cable can be swapped via the battery compartment or port array, and you can carry the AppleTV (inside the Mac) into any room to be used with any TV.
Man, I may just do this myself ... Slap some stereo speakers under the vents, and add a sub woofer and you have yourself a sweet little media box.
Now granted, to use it portably, you'll need access to wifi. However, if you have an iPhone, then you can stream content to it over wifi via any cellular connection. Not that you could take this particular solution too far away from an electrical outlet (and therefore wifi).