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

[Nick Rout]

On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 4:24 PM, Thomas Mashos <thomas at mashos.com> wrote:
> On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 at 8:05 PM, Nick Rout <nick.rout at gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 4:01 PM, Nick Rout <nick.rout at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> M
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>>> 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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> Probably just doesn't provide enough power. I think the chromecast
> gets power via HDMI (although it doesn't on my TV)

I thought chromecast came with a power supply?