2013-10-25, 11:22
Hey there,
I'm looking for a small frontend system to go with my backend server. The backend system will look after all downloads, storage, shared library, content scraping, TVHeadend+DVBs, so the frontend needs to be relatively lightweight but still be able to handle HD.
I've currently got a Raspberry Pi, which is OK, still has some bugs on TVHeadend playback, I'd like to play with some different skins and this is when it becomes a little too sluggish. I've also got a ATV2 with XBMC, which is better, but really want something to boot straight into XBMC and avoid the ATV interface. Also optical out doesnt seem to work on this config - which would be nice to have.
So, what is the next step on the ladder? Is there any other ARM based solutions that are a step above the Pi/ATV or am I into the Intel based solutions like the Zotac?
Ideally I'll want 4-5 of these front ends, so would like to get some cost effective.
Thanks,
Tom
I'm looking for a small frontend system to go with my backend server. The backend system will look after all downloads, storage, shared library, content scraping, TVHeadend+DVBs, so the frontend needs to be relatively lightweight but still be able to handle HD.
I've currently got a Raspberry Pi, which is OK, still has some bugs on TVHeadend playback, I'd like to play with some different skins and this is when it becomes a little too sluggish. I've also got a ATV2 with XBMC, which is better, but really want something to boot straight into XBMC and avoid the ATV interface. Also optical out doesnt seem to work on this config - which would be nice to have.
So, what is the next step on the ladder? Is there any other ARM based solutions that are a step above the Pi/ATV or am I into the Intel based solutions like the Zotac?
Ideally I'll want 4-5 of these front ends, so would like to get some cost effective.
Thanks,
Tom