[mythtv-users] Lowest power HD frontend?

jedi jedi at mishnet.org
Fri Jun 7 20:53:47 UTC 2013


On Fri, Jun 07, 2013 at 03:33:40PM -0400, Jeff Siddall wrote:
> On 06/06/2013 11:23 AM, Dave Badia wrote:
> >I have a Habey EPC-6568, I believe this meets all of the OP requirements
> >since:
> >- SFF
> >- fanless
> >- decodes 1080i with Advanced detinterlacing (on board nvidia chipset)
> >- Low power: 20w idle, 26w during video playback as measured from the
> >wall.  Cron to power off at night/restart in the am
> >- Low cost (~$250US with memory as I recall.  I netboot so no hard drive)
> 
> LOL, not sure $250+RAM qualifies as low cost by my definition, plus
> the equivalent thing that is still available (BIS-6564) is even more
> at $300.
> 
> A somewhat more affordable option appears to be something like this:
> 
> http://www.logicsupply.com/products/nc98_525_lf

    ???

    You can get a complete ION systems or nearly that price.

    The local Frys has what's pretty much an Zotac section with just about
any variant you would want from ION to nv520 based tone and one of theAMD
ones too. 

     The nv520 based one (non-kit) goes for $300.


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