[mythtv-users] First Nvidia Ion box - Acer Aspire Revo prices revealed

[Mitch Gore]

> 1GB RAM and 8GB flash is perfect for a frontend, but there are some
> problems.  This is the single core Atom, so even when the multithreaded
> ffmpeg stuff comes through, you're stuck using VDPAU for anything HD, which
> means you're on trunk instead of a release version.


Even if it was a dual core atom no atom can decode mpeg2 HD.  And for sure
not h.264.


> Network is only 100mbit, which isn't a problem, but disappointing for
> people who may want to shift to all gigabit/jumbo.


sending HD over a network will not reqire gig network.  i run diskless front
ends off a 100mb and can due pip, my OS/files, and be recording on the
backend of the HDHR.


> Wireless is G instead of N, so if you want to go that route, you will not
> likely get HD recordings to work without throughput issues.


this is a true point. BUT

The big this is the price point.  If they were to add N, gig network, larger
flash ect you might as well buy a full blown PC.  remember these really are
just netbooks in a case w/o a monitor.  you cant exect a top of the line
system for 2 to 3 bills.

-
Mitchell
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