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Casa de TrailMyx => Hardware Design => Home Entertainment PCs => Topic started by: Ultima on September 15, 2012, 07:25:19 PM
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I'll give this a go. I just sat through a couple movies on my HPC. One DVD and one Bluray with zero issues. I'm loving this integration and their software. I'll be donating for sure.
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What are you playing Blu Rays with? The Default XBMC player?
I edited my XML file, rather poorly I might add, to have VLC as my 'external' video player. It kinda defeats the purpose but with XBMC the BD quality was terrible.
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I converted my Blurays to mkv format and just use vanilla XBMC. I guess I haven't done much side by side comparison, but it was very acceptable on my 1080p plasma. Where I notice a quality issue is with the DVDs. Since there is no up-conversion going on with XBMC, that's pretty noticeable.
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Just played around a little more with the Aeon MQ4 skin and it is the best skin I've used to date. Options galore!
Now for the first time I'm actually wishing I had a NAS to store my 700 Movies on. I'm currently using a 2T internal HD to play the movies I want and rotate new movies in from my External 3Ts.
H265 should be hitting the market in the near future and HD capacity should also increase in the next year or two beyond 3T Capacity.
Seeing how movie indexing software is evolving like XBMC AEON MQ4 along with the eventual changes to HD capacity plus H265 we're going to be able to build some pretty insane HTPCs in the coming years. It's not bad now but in the future it's only going to get better!
Lots of fun! 8)
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Well I got my Raspberry Pi and I installed the RaspBMC OS on it so now I have a super quiet HTPC. I'm in the process of ordering a powered USB hub ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817801098 ) and a SATA to USB adapter/bridge ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812123312 ) so that I can basically gut my current HTPC (a mini Shuttle ITX system) and just sit the RPi inside as well as the USB hub and connect the BluRay SATA drive that I have to the RPi via the hub, then use an awesome bluetooth mini keyboard/mouse combo ( http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6753651&csid=_61 ) so that I don't need a power supply (RPi runs off micro USB and hub has it's own power cord) and no fans are required either. So it will be a super silent beast! I watched Shooter in 1080P last weekend (off a thumb drive) and it was flawless on the RPi! Pretty amazing for a 700MHz processor and 256MB of RAM! I might hvae to do a full write up (with pics) when I finish!
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I watched Shooter in 1080P last weekend (off a thumb drive) and it was flawless on the RPi! Pretty amazing for a 700MHz processor and 256MB of RAM! I might hvae to do a full write up (with pics) when I finish!
Yes we want to know more! 8)
Where do you learn about this stuff!?
Your always 3 steps ahead when it comes to this tech savvy stuff!
Do I need to start subscribing to magazines to stay in the loop with all these devices around I have no knowledge about!?
Do a write up when you get a chance. I'm interested in seeing and hearing more about the RPi.
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Do they have a good packaging solution for the RaspPI yet?
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I stay ahead of the curve by reading gizmodo.com and lifehacker.com, however I must say that giz has been going downhill lately. Too much "RAH RAH APPLE" "BOO ANDROID" crap for my taste.
And yes, I purchased a case with my RPi and it's perfect! Nice and small! I'll take some pics tonight and post them!
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Oh I like that case; thanks for the pics. You get the nerd's gold star for the day! :)
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Oh I like that case; thanks for the pics. You get the nerd's gold star for the day! :)
What happened to the pics?
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Oh I like that case; thanks for the pics. You get the nerd's gold star for the day! :)
What happened to the pics?
Pics are in a new thread!
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Oh I like that case; thanks for the pics. You get the nerd's gold star for the day! :)
What happened to the pics?
Pics are in a new thread!
Yep, found them! Very cool ;)
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BTW, Newark.com has the RPi (http://www.newark.com/raspberry-pi/raspbrry-pcba/raspberry-pi-model-b-board-only/dp/83T1943?in_merch=Popular%20Products&in_merch=Popular%20Products&MER=PPSO_N_C_EverywhereElse_None) back in stock
I bought 2. ;)
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I purchased one with all accessories last night. Unit should be here in 2 days but but case and some other items maybe a week or 2, but I should be able to load it and try it out while waiting.
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I bought a new Ouya last week. It's a medocre gaming device, but the XBMC build for it is REALLY good. For $99, it makes a really good steaming device.
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I just started playing with XBMC on a rooted Nexus 7 - works great!
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I just started playing with XBMC on a rooted Nexus 7 - works great!
Yes, android basis and typically faster processors makes it run buttery smooth!
I haven't really felt the need to root my Nexus 7. Am I missing out on something? Now the story is different with my rooted Rezound. I wubs wireless tether!
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I have a Galaxy S4 Active that should be showing up tomorrow! Going to put the Google Edition ROM on it instead of Samsung's crappy TouchWiz.
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I have a Galaxy S4 Active that should be showing up tomorrow! Going to put the Google Edition ROM on it instead of Samsung's crappy TouchWiz.
Showoff.. ;)
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I haven't really felt the need to root my Nexus 7. Am I missing out on something? Now the story is different with my rooted Rezound. I wubs wireless tether!
To be honest I haven't had much time to play. I have a Nexus 7 32 GB that hasn't been rooted and I haven't bothered looking into rooting it since I'm just too damn busy (daughter in the hospital recovering from spinal fusion surgery right now) and it does everything I want it to do as it is.
I have a second Nexus 7 32 that has been rooted which I bought off Craigslist (it's actually my son's, he saved allowance, etc for a Nabi and I decided to get him a Nexus instead).
The custom ROM's available for a rooted Android device typically give access to many more features including performance boosting by giving you the ability to tweak (overclocking, etc). Also custom themes, backup functions, etc. My guess is that I'll probably spend some time getting up to speed over the summer while my daughter is recovering (I have taken every Thursday off until September).
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I have a Galaxy S4 Active that should be showing up tomorrow! Going to put the Google Edition ROM on it instead of Samsung's crappy TouchWiz.
Showoff.. ;)
Got it today and LOVE IT! I haven't rooted it yet but I did switch to Nova Launcher instead of TouchWiz. We'll see how long I can stand the Samsung dialer/settings apps. Otherwise, putting the GE ROM on it!
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Yeh, I'm all over the new Samsung S4. This will be my first non-HTC phone in years. My problem now is now that I've rooted my Rezound, I just love the crap out of it.
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Yeh, I'm all over the new Samsung S4. This will be my first non-HTC phone in years. My problem now is now that I've rooted my Rezound, I just love the crap out of it.
I am thinking of trying the Samsung S4 when I renew my contract, if Sprint carries it that is. I currently have the Samsung Galaxy S, think they also call it the Epic.
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my htpc is a 2011 mac mini. 1.5 TB internal space. silent. more than capable of handling anything. and I use my iphone as a remote control half the time because im too lazy to find the remote.
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Mac mini = $600.00
Rasp Pi = $35.00
And at $99, the Ouya is a great way to to.
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And there are some nice ones similar to the RPi with faster processors and different stuff for sub-$100 prices. Not nearly as much support available for them as the RPi, but nice if you need something a little more powerful!
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Yes, the RPi did break open the flood gates of new cool gadgets! YAY
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BTW, if you're looking for a really cheap way to implement XBMC, the Ouya has come a long way. The XBMC implementation was kinda "iffy" for a bit. I couldn't stream 1080p very well and crashed all the time. However, the latest version of XBMC that is also found on their marketplace fixes just about every grip I had. It's WAAAY more responsive than the RaspPi for just about everything. Couple with a wireless keyboard/mouse and you have a really good media server.
It still has problems with surround sound due to licensing issues, but there is another project that fixes this. So for $99 (less when on sale) this piece of hardware works really well for me now.
http://www.amazon.com/OUYA-Console/dp/B0050SZD18