[mythtv-users] Time to move to an HDMI stick for FEs?

[Thomas Mashos]

On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 at 8:05 PM, Nick Rout <nick.rout at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 4:01 PM, Nick Rout <nick.rout at gmail.com> wrote:
>> M
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 9:37 AM, Gary Buhrmaster
>> <gary.buhrmaster at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 at 7:59 PM, Thomas Mashos <thomas at mashos.com> wrote:
>>> ....
>>>> I think I was incorrect in that (was reading on my phone). I believe
>>>> that is the 64-bit version, as it comes with 2GB RAM (32-bit comes
>>>> with 1GB, not sure where I got 3GB from). That said, I wish it was a
>>>> little more clear on the site.
>>>
>>> The Z3735F is limited to 1G, the Z3735G 2G.  Both
>>> are 64bit capable processors, if the boot loader
>>> supports it (typically you would expect that
>>> they would use the Intel BLDK for this part).
>>> As is typical from these vendors, the information
>>> you really want can only be discerned after you
>>> have it in hand, have done a physical disassembly,
>>> and connect up your jtag debugger (or someone
>>> else has done that for you).
>>
>> I have ordered one. My primary goal is to run openelec (an xbmc
>> distro) on it, but I could probably try mythbuntu too.
>>
>> I will advise in due course, but from the chat on the XBMC forum is
>> that, barring unexpected stupid stuff, this is a straight intel 64 bit
>> chipset, albeit the form factor designed for tablets and the like. We
>> shall see!
>
> PS It's not quite "plug into your TV and go" - as you need a power
> supply, so that's a wire and a plug. Pity HDMI doesn't supply power.
>
> Networking might be best under USB/ethernet.
>
> Remote - maybe something over IP like an android app, or again some
> dongle for IR/Bluetooth/Radio remote?
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Probably just doesn't provide enough power. I think the chromecast
gets power via HDMI (although it doesn't on my TV)

-- 
Thanks,

Thomas Mashos