[mythtv-users] PS3

Brian Wood beww at beww.org
Thu Jan 1 23:29:54 UTC 2009


On Thursday 01 January 2009 16:11:51 The GUIGuy wrote:
> It's been mentioned that some are using Sony PS3s for their mythbox combo.
>
> How practical is it, if at all, to use a PS3 as a Frontend only?

Something to be aware of: my PS3 draws over 200 watts at idle, more if you ask 
it to actually do something.

Hardly green, and certainly not something you would want to run 24/7.

I think the newer units draw less power, but they would still not be 
classified as helping the planet.

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beww
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