[mythtv-users] MythTV backend running on NVIDIA Ka-el, 35W replaced by 1W

[Anthony Giggins]

On 9 March 2011 06:40, mythtv <mythtv at beadon.ca> wrote:

>
> I'm sure there are others who have their backend on 24/7.  Is anyone else
> (esp the devs) intrigued by the idea of replacing a 35W CPU  (+ additional
> system power) with a 1W CPU with higher performance?
>
> http://blogs.nvidia.com/2011/02/tegra-roadmap-revealed-next-chip-worlds-first-quadcore-mobile-processor/
>
> Their are bound to be some complications, for instance:
> -how well Ka-el will handle multiple storage drives?  Will storage perf
> suffer?
> -no std PCIe support so only USB tuners will be supported on this
> platform.  Although there may mini PCIe offered on some platforms.
> -VDPAU drivers may not be released so a combined FE/BE is unlikely to
> work.
>
> I was surprised that I couldn't find any discussion of the backend running
> on ARM but then again ARM CPUs have never had this kind of horsepower
> before.
>
> I lack the skills to pull this off myself but if any devs want to pick
> this up, I'd gladly help where I can.
>
> cheers,
> _______________________________________________
>
>
It was mentioned in
http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/users/473573

That there is no current access to the video decoders but maybe the Quadcore
will be able to decode in software....

Cheers,

Anthony
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