[mythtv-users] Mini-Mac HDTV Front end

[Andrew Close]

On Apr 7, 2005 1:07 PM, Anthony Vito <anthony.vito at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > BUT has anyone tried it?
> >
> > Good question, which I can't answer, but I'm curious too :)
> 
> I believe with a customized mpegdecoder and player, one highly
> optimized for the mini-mac hardware it should be entirely possible.
> Most of the performance issues with HDTV playback is the decoder and
> player are separated. ffmpeg --> mplayer.... etc..... 

Steve Jobs said that this is the year of HD. :)  Apple is at the NAB
conference right now and product announcements are expected.  so there
is a good chance that they have something in mind for the mini other
than as an entry level mac.