[mythtv-users] Re: New Mac Mini

[Chris Vargas]

--- Andrew Close wrote:

> > b. have enough power to decode hi-def streams?

> high end is a 1.4GHz G4 processor. i believe 
> Apple requires a G5 for Final Cut HD to run... 
> i'm not sure if the G4 has enough oomph to
> handle this.

http://www.eff.org/broadcastflag/eyetv500.php

says that the El Gato HDTV product for the Mac
requires a dual 2GHz G5 system to play 1080i back
smoothly. Ouch.