[mythtv-users] New mac mini The frontend for mythTV?

James Walker jameswalker at clear.net.nz
Wed Jun 16 04:48:30 UTC 2010


> On Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 12:31 PM, James Walker <jameswalker at clear.net.nz>
> wrote:
>>> On Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 9:34 AM, James Walker
>>> <jameswalker at clear.net.nz>
>>
>> I looked very hard at the Revo as it is a real contender on a technical
>> level. What finally pushed me to the EB1012 (Black coloured version) was
>> comments that it looks very slick and not at all plasticy while some
>> reviewers/commentators had made comments on the Revo looking a bit
>> plasticy. This is clearly a personal opinion thing so I would recommend
>> (if you have the option) try and see both units "in the flesh".
>
> My revo is behind the TV so I am not worried on that score, but point
> is well made.
>
>>
>> Another plus with the EB1012 is the massive number of outputs it has. As
>> noted there is spdif (optical version) plus arounf 6 USB ports and an
>> eSATA port. Then Gigabit LAN, Draft n Wireless, HDMI, VGA, mic/headset
>> jacks.
>
> revo has all that bar the spdif. And maybe bar the draft N, I have the
> non wireless version and wouldn't try and use wireless again for a
> frontend anyway.

Agreed, wireless not a good move for a frontend, especially if you want to
pump HD content through it.

Revo is a nice box, don't get me wrong I sooo very nearly got one. It is
hoenstly a toss up between them. It will come down to personal preference
on looks, availability and price.

:-)





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