[mythtv-users] Apple Products as FEs

[Mitch Gore]

On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 2:20 PM, Brad Fuller <bradallenfuller at gmail.com>wrote:

> On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 11:50 AM,  <scott at tbwifi.ca> wrote:
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > This previous subject line thread, which I doubt will link up properly,
> > was discussing the merits of Apple products for use as a Frontend.
> > Although I'm aware that the Mac Mini is a better option and likely the
> > only one for HD, I'm not requiring that much punch right now.  I
> currently
> > use two MVPMCs and am frustrated with their reliability.  It is degrading
> > my WAF of my overall Myth system.
> >
>

Why not just build full PC's?  you could make a VDPAU machine for ~$200.  If
you dont want to run trunk get a faster proc.

Here is a box i have been eyeballing:
1.  Winsis Wi-01 Black SGCC / ABS Mini-ITX Tower Computer Case
Item #:N82E16811234020
$38.99


Intel BOXD945GCLF2 Atom 330 Intel 945GC Mini ITX Motherboard/CPU Combo
Item #:N82E16813121359
$79.99

Kingston 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory Model
KVR667D2N5/2G
Item #:N82E16820134192
$19.99

SPARKLE SFPC84GS512U2LP GeForce 8400 GS 512MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI HDCP Ready
Video Card
Item #:N82E16814187042
$58.99

Grand Total:    $197.96
+Shiping

Then just network boot it and viola, fully HD compatible and can handle
h.264.  Plus small form factor (10x11x3.5") If you need a CD/DVD drive toss
that in for $35-45 dollars.
-- 
Mitchell
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