[mythtv-users] Advice on small FE, please

Brian Wood beww at beww.org
Wed Sep 8 14:26:59 UTC 2010


On Monday, September 06, 2010 09:46:35 pm Diego Torres wrote:
> I tried the Fit-PC2 as a FE but stopped using it because:
> 
> - The remote was not responsive enough. This was a windows MCE remote
> using the built in port
> - HD was not watchable over Wireless.
> 
> I think it is an issue of ubuntu and wireless N drivers as I replaced
> it with a mac mini and HD over wireless is watchable (some 1080p shows
> aren't).
> 
> Diego
> 
> On 07/09/2010, at 1:25 PM, john blue wrote:
> > Can I ask for advice on two issues here:
> > 1. Is the Zotac HD-ID11 confirmed as able to do the job as a
> > frontend for HD recordings, are there any real issues which
> > would cause the WAF to plummet?
> > 
> > Or would it be better to build a mini-itx (or slightly bigger)system
> > with better video improved cooling etc.
> > 
> > 2. Are there any small UpNP media players, now available  that could
> > do the job? Or any major limitations with UpNP that
> > would make it unsuitable in this scenario.
> > 
> > I would welcome any comments or suggestions.

Some people have it working acceptably, but moving HD video over WiFi is simply not a good idea. Even if you get it to 
work, there are so many things that can change, like neighbors acquiring new gear, a cordless phone, a microwave oven or 
many other things.

Granted it sounds like the Apple has a better situation with WiFi than the Ubuntu box, you can't assume that will remain 
true.

Use copper wire, it's a LOT more reliable.



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