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<div>I wanted to get some input on using a Zotac ZBOX as a Mythtv front end. Either the ID11 or ID41 I think is the way to go since they have the NVIDIA ION in them.</div>
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<div>I am currently rebuilding my backend and it will support HD video now so I need to upgrade my front end, which is an OLD 8+ year old system. The HD video will be recorded from a HD-PVR. I may keep a PVR-500 around for a while until I add a second HD-PVR.</div>
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<div>I do plan on converting the video for long term storage using mythical librarian. I also play videos off the backend system using Plex on Roku and a Samsung TV Plex app. </div>
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<div>Also do the ION systems work well with Live TV?</div>
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<div>I would like any advice on if this is the way to go or if I should look into something else for a front end. I have the back end worked out I think. I just need some help on the front end since I've always just went with an old PC that didn't support HD video output... Or am I better off going with an older LGA775 motherboard, a decent video card, small hard drive (or netboot), and a duo core processor with a couple gig of memory? I could see using that but then Ilike the idea of a small all-in-one system for the bedroom that's quiet.</div>
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<div>Thank you</div>
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<div>Jason Portwood</div>
<div><a href="mailto:jason@wkrp.com">jason@wkrp.com</a></div>
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