[mythtv-users] android sticks

[Joseph Fry]

>> You hit my original question on the head.  I'm not as concerned about some
>> application that looks exactly like mythfrontend native.  I just want to be
>> able to play recordings from my backend from ATSC hdhomerun recordings.  I
>> rarely use any features of mythtv myself other than the DVR function.  So,
>> while commercial skipping would be nice, not a requirement.  So, ignoring
>> the interface, and assume I have enough wifi bandwidth, can they stream a
>> 720p or 1080i mpg2 ts?   So I'd be ok with upnp if that was my best option
>> for a UI that currently runs on android.
>
> Bear in mind that most of those platforms don't have AC3 decoders (due
> to the royalty costs), which would be required to play back ATSC
> streams unmodified.

I think a google TV device with
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tikinou.googletvmyth
is going to be my next purchase.  Sure it'll cost about $100, but it's
small, silent, and low power.