[mythtv-users] Apple TV info

jedi jedi at mishnet.org
Tue Sep 9 17:10:51 UTC 2008


On Tue, Sep 09, 2008 at 12:21:47PM -0400, Scott D. Davilla wrote:
> >On Tue, Sep 09, 2008 at 10:57:17PM +1000, Jean-Yves Avenard wrote:
> >>  Hi
> >>
> >>  2008/9/9 Paul Fine <pfine at comcast.net>:
> >>  > I run Ubuntu on my AppleTV.  I think it takes about 3 minutes from cold
> >>  > start to the MythTV menu, although I haven't timed it.  I am using
> >>  > component video, so I can't answer the HDMI question.  I don't find the
> >>  > navigation sluggish at all.
> >>
> >>  Can you watch HD content with the Apple TV? The processor seems rather slow
> >
> >     MPEG2, yes.
> >     divx, probably.
> >     h264, NO.
> 
> correction ;)  h.246 YES but does depend on bitrate and if ffmpeg 
> skip_loop_filer is enabled for the higher bit rate content.

    Got a pointer for a good doc on that? My mini doesn't quite keep
up with the 720p stuff at the default (mythtv set) bitrate. My aTV
just has no hope at all...


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