[mythtv-users] Pentium M laptop as frontend for HDTV?

[Scott D. Davilla]

>If it works, it will at least hold me over until I can comfortably
>find the money in my budget to get a Mac Mini to use as a frontend and
>not worry about the processor speed issue anymore.
>
>Does the Mac Mini require an HDCP monitor for its HDMI output? I assume not...
>

The current MacMini has a DVI output (DVI-I) which includes analog 
video so you can do DVI->VGA, DVI->DVI or DVI->HDMI with the 
appropriate cable.

The AppleTV has both component and HDVI video outputs so while you 
can do HDMI->DVI, you cannot do HDMI->DVI->VGA as HDMI does not 
include any analog signals. This would be an example of "DVI-D" in 
the case of HDMI->DVI.