[mythtv-users] Time to move to an HDMI stick for FEs?

Nick Rout nick.rout at gmail.com
Wed Oct 22 03:05:49 UTC 2014


On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 4:01 PM, Nick Rout <nick.rout at gmail.com> wrote:
> M
>
> On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 9:37 AM, Gary Buhrmaster
> <gary.buhrmaster at gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 at 7:59 PM, Thomas Mashos <thomas at mashos.com> wrote:
>> ....
>>> I think I was incorrect in that (was reading on my phone). I believe
>>> that is the 64-bit version, as it comes with 2GB RAM (32-bit comes
>>> with 1GB, not sure where I got 3GB from). That said, I wish it was a
>>> little more clear on the site.
>>
>> The Z3735F is limited to 1G, the Z3735G 2G.  Both
>> are 64bit capable processors, if the boot loader
>> supports it (typically you would expect that
>> they would use the Intel BLDK for this part).
>> As is typical from these vendors, the information
>> you really want can only be discerned after you
>> have it in hand, have done a physical disassembly,
>> and connect up your jtag debugger (or someone
>> else has done that for you).
>
> I have ordered one. My primary goal is to run openelec (an xbmc
> distro) on it, but I could probably try mythbuntu too.
>
> I will advise in due course, but from the chat on the XBMC forum is
> that, barring unexpected stupid stuff, this is a straight intel 64 bit
> chipset, albeit the form factor designed for tablets and the like. We
> shall see!

PS It's not quite "plug into your TV and go" - as you need a power
supply, so that's a wire and a plug. Pity HDMI doesn't supply power.

Networking might be best under USB/ethernet.

Remote - maybe something over IP like an android app, or again some
dongle for IR/Bluetooth/Radio remote?


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