Hi, this is my first post here, I don't want to make another similar thread, so I will use this one.
I'm reading this forum for a while - gathering some information about XBMC a Apple TV2. I'm XBMC user on my computer for a few weeks and I have to say - I'm in love!
I want to say - It's nearly perfect, even I have some problems with it
(I have music on external HDD which is not connected to my pc permanently, so my music "library mode" always disappears after time or after reconnection of HDD, I can still see my files in "files mode", but I have to always use "scan item to library" to use library, which is bit annoying - can somebody help?)
But main reason why I'm writing this - my Popcorn Hour A110 driving me crazy - it freezes, its slow, there is no "library mode" and always letting me down, especially if I want to watch some movie with my friends.
What I expect:
1. I really like the idea that I have one cheap, small, silent and nearly invisible box in my living room with simple remote
2. I want to watch my HD content stored on my pc (720p and few 1080p .mkv + low resolution xvid, wmv, avi files - mostly tv series - let's say 624x352) via wired home network
3. present high resolution pictures from holidays to my friends flawlessly on huge TV screen (stored in computer)
4. stream music from my computer to my stereo (using apple TV + DAC) without "TV ON" - all controlled over my iphone remote app
5. maybe some youtube videos, weather and that's it - no online TV watching, torrents, any other programs and services
6. it should be all always ready, always "ON" (apple TV has great power consumption for this)
7. I really don't mind to do some jailbreaking, tweaks and "tuning" at the beginning , but then I don't want any regular updates, againtweaking, video stuttering, or any other problems, simply because THAT'S WHAT I ALREADY HAVE
8. I like things simple, organized and I LIKE WHEN THINGS WORK (iPhone for example
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So what do you think guys? Is apple TV + XBMC for me, or not? Thanks
BTW - sorry for my English, it's my second language ;-)