[senrab]

Hey guys,
I'm new to all of this( I just set up XBMC on my computer at home and I love it) and now I want to have some sort of media player at my TV. I've done a lot of reading and I know I have a ton of options.

I was wondering if the Apple TV works well with XBMC. I can get one for about 30 bucks and I know its recommended to get the Broadband Crystal HD card.

Is it worth it for me to get the Apple TV 1?

Thanks for the help!

[dogzipp]

I doubt the Apple TV has any kind of horsepower for running XBMC at decent speeds. Heck, even the AppleTV 2 (which is faster), can only do XBMC at 720p.

[artrafael]

Welcome to the XBMC forums, senrab.

Here is the XBMC on Apple TV 1 FAQ

You can check the Mac OSX support forum for threads discussing ATV1 questions, problems, solutions, etc. (which is where I'm moving this thread).

[senrab]

Welcome to the XBMC forums, senrab.

Here is the XBMC on Apple TV 1 FAQ

You can check the Mac OSX support forum for threads discussing ATV1 questions, problems, solutions, etc. (which is where I'm moving this thread).

Thanks for moving this. I had a feeling I posted this in the wrong spot.

So it sounds like for $40bucks this might be something to try. I had a look around and the Apple TV 2 is really expensive right now. Hopefully the ATV3 is able to be jailbroken in the future!

Thanks for the help. I'm sure I will have a lot of questions when I go to do the set up for the ATV1.

Thanks again!!

[Ned Scott]

I doubt the Apple TV has any kind of horsepower for running XBMC at decent speeds. Heck, even the AppleTV 2 (which is faster), can only do XBMC at 720p.

Bzzz, wrong.

ATV1 (wiki) + BCHD (wiki) + Crystalbuntu (wiki) = awesomeness

My main HTPC is this setup and I use it every day. It does full 1080 output and doesn't miss a beat. If one can find a used ATV1 in good condition, I totally recommend going that route.

[aaronb]

I doubt the Apple TV has any kind of horsepower for running XBMC at decent speeds. Heck, even the AppleTV 2 (which is faster), can only do XBMC at 720p.

The ATV1 is an excellent XBMC box, I've used one for a couple years. Better than my ION box, plays everything, responsive UI

[senrab]

I doubt the Apple TV has any kind of horsepower for running XBMC at decent speeds. Heck, even the AppleTV 2 (which is faster), can only do XBMC at 720p.

Bzzz, wrong.

ATV1 (wiki) + BCHD (wiki) + Crystalbuntu (wiki) = awesomeness

My main HTPC is this setup and I use it every day. It does full 1080 output and doesn't miss a beat. If one can find a used ATV1 in good condition, I totally recommend going that route.

Awesome! Glad to hear this!!

Where is a good place to get a BCHD card? I live in Canada. What is a good price for one of these?

Thanks again!

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I doubt the Apple TV has any kind of horsepower for running XBMC at decent speeds. Heck, even the AppleTV 2 (which is faster), can only do XBMC at 720p.

The ATV1 is an excellent XBMC box, I've used one for a couple years. Better than my ION box, plays everything, responsive UI

Sweet! Good to know!

[aaronb]

http://www.logicsupply.com/products/bcm970015

[senrab]

http://www.logicsupply.com/products/bcm970015

Thank you!!

[Ned Scott]

There's a $10 off coupon code now you can use for logic supply: XBMC10

Good till the end of October.

[sirkingchase]

Just wanted to say this thread is awesome I had no idea you could upgrade an appleTV!

[Ned Scott]

You can thank Davilla for it. He even got Broadcom to open source the drivers for the BCHD: http://xbmc.org/davilla/2009/12/29/broad...its-magic/