[mythtv-users] mac-mini frontend for HD

[MonkeyPet]

I run mythfrontend under OSX on a 1080p tv.  STD recording is fine,
but HD (recorded from hdhomerun box) especially 1080i is still
chopping and makes me cry.  I haven't experimented with running Linux
on the mini yet.  For a remote, I use an iphone running mymote and the
app works great most of the time.  The remote that comes with the mini
is only 6 buttons and inadequate.  My mini is a 1.83GHz Intel Core 2
Duo 1GB.  So far, I am very disappointed with it and will not spend
that much $$$ for a solution that can't do HD.

On Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 2:28 PM, Jason Weida <jason.m.weida at gmail.com> wrote:
> I've done some digging on gossamer and the wiki, but I'm having
> difficulty finding the answer to my question...
>
> Quick background: I have an underpowered PC which is a combo FE/BE
> right now.  I have a HDHomeRun, and all I use myth for is as a PVR for
> OTA programming.  Right now, I have to transcode everything down in
> order to watch my recordings.  My plan is to use this underpowerd PC
> simply as a backend and purchase a Mac mini as a dedicated frontend.
> I don't mind doing a little work, but I don't want to have to spend
> months just to get the frontend working, so here are my questions:
>
> 1. My TV has component inputs, but it's not HD capable.  Of course,
> I'll eventually get an HD display (when this one dies :-)).  How
> difficult is it going to be to make the physical connection and will I
> have issues with screen resolution, etc.  I can live with SVideo, but
> prefer component.
> 2. Is there any benefit to running *buntu rather than using the OSX
> frontend binaries?
> 3. Should I upgrade anything on the mini?  It's purpose in life will
> be 98% FE.  I'll occasionally watch a daily show off Hulu, too, so
> I'll stick firefox on it for that purpose.  The base mini is 1.83GHz
> Intel Core 2 Duo with 1GB memory.
>
> My impression is I can install myth frontend from the binaries on OSX,
> use the built in IR port w/ my universal remote, buy a cable to
> connect to my component input on my TV and buy a cable to connect the
> optical digital output to my receiver.  Then, after configuring my
> remote and tweaking the screen settings (as I have done with my
> current setup), I'll have a near silent frontend that can do any HD
> content I can get OTA with my HDHR, and watch live TV.  Is that a
> wrong impression?
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