[mythtv-users] living room myth pvr

[Chris Ribe]

On 3/31/06, Timothy Waters <timothy.waters at gmail.com> wrote:
> How about smallish, easier to get working, but don't worry about the cost. I
> was thinking about maybe a shuttle case or something along those lines. I'll
> be buying this probably one or two pieces at a time so cost isn't my
> concern. I want it HDTV ready as well. Thoughts?
>

Along the lines of what has already been suggested, I would start by
running a 1.5" conduit or smurf tube from the best location for a
computer to your TV.  If conduit isn't possible (which, of course, it
isn't.  Nobody runs conduit through finished walls), run 3 pieces of
RG6 coax and 2 pieces of CAT5.  In addition to being relatively future
proof, this will allow to setup and screw around with your frontend
from the comfort of your favorite office chair and desk.

Of course, you might just get hooked on watching TV at your desk like
I have.   As it turns out, sitting 30" from your average 19" CRT
monitor provides a higher quality HDTV viewing experience than sitting
8ft. away from any sub-$10k plasma. If you have a monitor that will do
1080p, you are even further ahead of the game.  (I have to suffer
along at 1600x900 playback).