AppleTV
Jun 23, 2007 | 2:12 pm
#32
Join Date: Nov 2004
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Spring for the MiniMac, basic system, you will enjoy it more so than an AppleTV. I just got mine up and running on a 37'' with the bluetooh keyboard and mouse, run Front Row (Don't Install iTunes 7.2, stick with 7.11). Runs like a charm, and can browse the internet, run programs, etc. Has the Optical Audio Out, can use the DVI Video output, etc. Just have to upgrade the ram and I will be good.
Jun 23, 2007 | 7:06 pm
#33
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Spring for the MiniMac, basic system, you will enjoy it more so than an AppleTV. I just got mine up and running on a 37'' with the bluetooh keyboard and mouse, run Front Row (Don't Install iTunes 7.2, stick with 7.11). Runs like a charm, and can browse the internet, run programs, etc. Has the Optical Audio Out, can use the DVI Video output, etc. Just have to upgrade the ram and I will be good.
I've now got my Xbox setup as a media center, and have to say that I am very impressed. For $399 (minus some nice discounts) I've got a decent DVD player with media center. Works like a charm.
Jun 23, 2007 | 11:04 pm
#34
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I don't see myself buying a lot of movies from iTunes or bothering to rip DVDs to have some media server.
But what would be cool is if I could play my iPhoto slide shows in 1080p. That means a future iteration, if it survives long enough for their to be future designs.
But what would be cool is if I could play my iPhoto slide shows in 1080p. That means a future iteration, if it survives long enough for their to be future designs.
Jun 24, 2007 | 7:12 pm
#35
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I'm thinking maybe a cheap PC networked to my main downloading PC would be a better thing.
Jun 25, 2007 | 7:12 am
#36
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I'm actually finding the interface more usable than the AppleTV and MCE has the added advantage of being able to expand with new features (I've already added an RSS reader).