[mythtv-users] Possible frontend? Levono IdeaCentere

[Justin Garrison]

On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 2:43 PM, Justin Garrison <rothgar at 1n73r.net> wrote:
>> On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 3:59 PM, Justin Garrison <rothgar at 1n73r.net> wrote:
>>> Does anyone know the audio situation with this machine? The specs say
>>> it has SPDIF output but the pictures do not show an extra port or
>>> adapter. It also doesn't say anything about audio out through HDMI.
>>> This is very tempting for a HD frontend but I would need surround
>>> sound if it is going to replace my main machine.
>>
>> If you look closely to the second picture, you'll see an optical out
>> just under the two USB ports. As far as digital over HDMI i'm not
>> sure.
>>
>> Richard
>
> Why the heck is there SPDIF on the front? That would be terrible to
> plug it in the front. Thanks everyone else for the HDMI audio
> comments, I will look into it a bit more before I make my decision.
>
> --
> Justin Garrison
>

Looking at this more, the 10/100 ethernet may be a deterrent if I am
going to be streaming all of my HD content from a BE and the lack of
IR just sounds ridiculous for a company advertising a HTPC.

--
Justin Garrison
1n73r.net