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solamnic · (This post was last modified: 2014-01-27, 20:15 by solamnic.)

(2014-01-27, 19:32)RockerC Wrote:
(2014-01-25, 13:19)hamk Wrote:
(2014-01-24, 18:12)buzzqw Wrote: any eta for final products ?

BHH
Hi

ETA March 2014

I agree that Ruku remotes are nice, and so Apple TV Remote, and also the Pivos Xios DS remote are all nice and simple

Pivos is a not so good remote...

Making it available or with ram and storage option with openelec installed is really a good idea..

Regarding adding a remote on the package , it would be a good idea but only as an option..

Btw xbox black remote is a great cheap remote, that can control htpc, and tv volume and input with no lag in its input..

Adding cec support, removes the need of a separate remote..

In the end, its all about cost because this unit has to be cheaper than an intel nuc with the 2820 ...

nickr · 2014-01-27, 20:59

(2014-01-27, 16:59)hamk Wrote:
(2014-01-27, 10:40)nickr Wrote: What CEC chipset will you use? You'll need to make sure it is compatible with libcec, or else contribute your own code to libcec. I suggest using a known working chipset is easier.

See here for an example (of course you ain't gonna want to pay their retail price - may pay to ask them what a wholesale rate is though!)

Hi
Thank you for your comments. Please resend your examples as link missing.

Sorry here http://www.pulse-eight.com/store/product...apter.aspx

skoub · 2014-01-27, 21:45

will it be possible to bitstream hd-audio?

tential · 2014-01-27, 23:19

I think a remote is all based off of what the price will be. A remote isn't necessary for everyone. I'd rather have a remote be sold separately. Not everyone wants one included as it adds a cost. If you want a remote, great, pay for one but I don't think it should be forced on everyone. Just make it an option.

Some of us already have remotes, or prefer keyboards, etc. My remote will be my Nexus 7.

nickr · 2014-01-28, 00:33

I think it would be good for the vendor to offer an optional remote that is known to work, and with a documented keymap etc.

Swifty · 2014-01-28, 10:47

Agreed, an optional 'approved working' remote for some additional cost would be much better than bundling one with EVERY box, since I for one don't want extra remotes..

nickr · 2014-01-28, 11:00

And also better than having NO known working remote.

buzzqw · 2014-01-28, 13:35

i agree. It's always better to choose optionals then to be imposed.

Remote, CEC, RAM, CPU, DISK.. must be optional (and not too pricey)

BHH

Hedda · 2014-01-28, 19:06

(2014-01-27, 20:12)solamnic Wrote: Adding cec support, removes the need of a separate remote.

Not all TVs with HDMI support CEC, so CEC support does not remove the need of a separate remote for all.

CEC support is nice to have, as is remote app on smart phone, but a real dedicated physical remote control is a must for me.

So please at least a real dedicated physical remote control as an option. Simple ir remote is fine.

buzzqw · 2014-01-28, 20:07

(2014-01-28, 19:06)Hedda Wrote: So please at least a real dedicated physical remote control as an option. Simple ir remote is fine.

but this remote should be able to poweroff / on the device !

BHH

pszab · 2014-01-29, 09:32

(2014-01-28, 19:06)Hedda Wrote:
(2014-01-27, 20:12)solamnic Wrote: Adding cec support, removes the need of a separate remote.
Not all TVs with HDMI support CEC, so CEC support does not remove the need of a separate remote for all.

CEC support is nice to have, as is remote app on smart phone, but a real dedicated physical remote control is a must for me.

So please at least a real dedicated physical remote control as an option. Simple ir remote is fine.

Is there any TV w/o CEC? I haven't heard it yet. Which one(s)?

jammyb · 2014-01-29, 09:54

(2014-01-29, 09:32)pszab Wrote:
(2014-01-28, 19:06)Hedda Wrote:
(2014-01-27, 20:12)solamnic Wrote: Adding cec support, removes the need of a separate remote.
Not all TVs with HDMI support CEC, so CEC support does not remove the need of a separate remote for all.

CEC support is nice to have, as is remote app on smart phone, but a real dedicated physical remote control is a must for me.

So please at least a real dedicated physical remote control as an option. Simple ir remote is fine.

Is there any TV w/o CEC? I haven't heard it yet. Which one(s)?

My 4 year old Toshiba in my bedroom hasn't got it. Nor has my 5 year old Samsung. My 3 year old Samsung has it. But I don't use it.

CEC isn't really a major make or break part IMO. It's like DLNA. They all "have" it. But the specifications vary.

If you're not using universal/programmable remotes. Then you're doing it wrong! Harmony 300's are spot on and can be had for £20! Simple to program/use too!

pszab · 2014-01-29, 10:32

Ok, there are old tvs at homes which hasn't it, but I think (hope) there isn't any new tv without cec for 3-4 years. (btw, I also have a 5 year Samsung and it has it :o)

jammyb · 2014-01-29, 10:39

(2014-01-29, 10:32)pszab Wrote: Ok, there are old tvs at homes which hasn't it, but I think (hope) there isn't any new tv without cec for 3-4 years. (btw, I also have a 5 year Samsung and it has it :o)

Yay!

mafgr · (This post was last modified: 2014-01-29, 11:06 by mafgr.)

Can somebody tell if the NUC with the celeron n2820 can play 3d (frame packing )adequately Huh