[mythtv-users] Newbie hardware purchase question
KMF
katoom at pacbell.net
Mon Mar 8 11:43:45 EST 2004
Howdy!
As will soon be apparent I'm a newbie. Even though I've spent
some time going through the (voluminous) archives and reading
traffic I'm still uncertain about how to begin on an
initial hardware purchase for MythTV.
I believe that my requirements are modest but I'd like the
finished system to be able to do the following:
o output to non-HDTV standard televisions o input from cable
(currently analog) or DVD
o simultaneous record and playback, pause live TV (is it also
possible to pause live TV while recording?)
o system placed in living room so silent and relatively low
power consumption (?)
o IR control for "everyday" use
o Uh, good support for Linux/Myth
My inclination is to just get a PVR350 and set everything
up on my desktop system (AMD2500) to get educated. Then, once
I have a clue, purchase the rest of the hardware for the finished
system. However, given my requirements might it be more prudent
to just start with one of these SolarPC systems (like the SPVR2100m)
for the hardware as I am likely to end up with something like this
anyway?
http://www.solarpc.com/compare.html
What are the disadvantages of these EPIA systems for use with
Linux/Myth PVR systems?
Thanks for any help,
--
Kevin
katoom at pacbell.net
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