[mythtv-users] Good Frontend

[Josh White]

On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 7:57 AM, Ian Oliver <lists at foxhill.co.uk> wrote:

> In article <201002281548.31531.beww at beww.org>, Brian Wood wrote:
> > He could probably use an external USB type DVD drive if he HAS to have
> one,
> > otherwise I agree the Revo is a good candidate, it certainly meets all
> the
> > other requirements.
>
> I'm using a USB DVD with my Revos. Works a treat.
>
> The Revo enjoys an exceptionally high WAF (Wife Approval Factor) - she was
> happy for me to buy five of them!
>
> Ian
>
>
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P.J.,

I'm not sure if it's been discussed, but I noticed this (
http://www.system76.com/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=95) yesterday.
The price seems a bit high, but not totally unreasonable. It has the ion
chipset with a dual core atom, so it may work well for a frontend/backend,
and would satisfy the OP's $500-$600 price point.  And it supports a vendor
that builds machines intended to run Linux (for whatever that's worth).  The
case looks good, and it can be optioned with a built-in optical drive.  I've
never seen/heard one in person, so I can't attest to the quietness of the
unit.

Good luck!

 <http://www.system76.com/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=95>
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