2013-06-27, 03:07
I have been exploring the idea of switching out my C200 Popcorn Hour (YAMJ) with a new Mac Mini (xbmc) but I have seen a few confusing or conflicting post regarding using a Mac Mini as an htpc. My basic setup if I decide to make the switch would be: Drobo NAS>>Cat6>>Mac Mini>>HDMI>>Onkyo TX-NR 609 (AVR)>>HDMI>>Panny 65VT30.
1) Is HD Audio passthru supported? I have seen some posts that say it works and some that say it doesn't. Not a big deal either way, but some of my backup mkv's don't have all of the original audio tracks and might need to be modified.
2) Is 3D support being implemented? The movie and tv industries seem to be moving more and more towards 3D but the faq shows that 3D only works with half SBS and no subs or OSD. Not sure how old that info is though?
3) Is there a Zappitti look alike skin? My wife hates it when I change things. I'm using evZap right now and it would be nice if the overall appearance didn't change much but I don't think eversion works with xbmc?
4) I'm sure there are other things to consider that haven't even occurred to me. Any other suggestions or advice would be welcome.
1) Is HD Audio passthru supported? I have seen some posts that say it works and some that say it doesn't. Not a big deal either way, but some of my backup mkv's don't have all of the original audio tracks and might need to be modified.
2) Is 3D support being implemented? The movie and tv industries seem to be moving more and more towards 3D but the faq shows that 3D only works with half SBS and no subs or OSD. Not sure how old that info is though?
3) Is there a Zappitti look alike skin? My wife hates it when I change things. I'm using evZap right now and it would be nice if the overall appearance didn't change much but I don't think eversion works with xbmc?
4) I'm sure there are other things to consider that haven't even occurred to me. Any other suggestions or advice would be welcome.