2011-11-28, 09:53
Your last point is exactly where I am trying to make a bet each way, primarily a htpc but support some server functions.
Yes you are right about Windows being a workaround for 24 fps and the refresh rate is not changeable on the mac platform both in pre eden and Eden versions (as per the devs). (Running windows ? Is the world ending tomorrow ..i'd rather have no audio and video
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The media renders will be xbmc and eyetv whilst some decoding (eyetv decoding hd streams from the net stream tuner for client streaming or air video server decoding) in the background and perhaps NAS streaming to an ipad2. This is the maximum use I can foresee at any one point in time. Since this will replace the atv2 as the primary htpc, the mini becomes the client as well as the server.
I know that ideally the two functions of server and client should be separated but because of the small number of clients (max 2 in the household) including the mini at any one time, I am trying to 'get away' with the one device. The content is on 3 x 2tb wd drives which will be connected via usb. In my experience of the 2008 iMac, cpu has a big say in how long the machine can match increasing technological demands so I have followed your suggestion and got the server model (standard config).
The tv which it will be connected to is a samsung plasma for which I have to yet check the refresh rates. I left this because it wasn't going play a role in my decision since a graphics card may eventually be part of the picture. The other possible advantage is that whilst the amd in the consumer model is sufficient, there are better graphics chipsets out there which may result in better graphics performance than the amds. Thunderbolt tv connections ? Early days..
Lets see what we have in stall.
Yes you are right about Windows being a workaround for 24 fps and the refresh rate is not changeable on the mac platform both in pre eden and Eden versions (as per the devs). (Running windows ? Is the world ending tomorrow ..i'd rather have no audio and video
)The media renders will be xbmc and eyetv whilst some decoding (eyetv decoding hd streams from the net stream tuner for client streaming or air video server decoding) in the background and perhaps NAS streaming to an ipad2. This is the maximum use I can foresee at any one point in time. Since this will replace the atv2 as the primary htpc, the mini becomes the client as well as the server.
I know that ideally the two functions of server and client should be separated but because of the small number of clients (max 2 in the household) including the mini at any one time, I am trying to 'get away' with the one device. The content is on 3 x 2tb wd drives which will be connected via usb. In my experience of the 2008 iMac, cpu has a big say in how long the machine can match increasing technological demands so I have followed your suggestion and got the server model (standard config).
The tv which it will be connected to is a samsung plasma for which I have to yet check the refresh rates. I left this because it wasn't going play a role in my decision since a graphics card may eventually be part of the picture. The other possible advantage is that whilst the amd in the consumer model is sufficient, there are better graphics chipsets out there which may result in better graphics performance than the amds. Thunderbolt tv connections ? Early days..
Lets see what we have in stall.
