[mythtv-users] Tiny frontend solution

[Erik Hjertén]

2013-10-25 02:45, Jean-Yves Avenard skrev:
> Hi
>
> So what's the go lately in regards to tiny all-in-one frontend like
> the tiny acer ion2 that use to exist?
>
> something with a nvidia graphic card, a slot loading DVD or bluray
> drive, and whatever processor (like atom dual core)
>
> like this one:
> http://www.amazon.com/EPC-6568S-Nvidia-Embedded-Computer-Player/dp/B005F54X26
>
> but with optical drive?
>
> any suggestions are welcome
>
I'm running a Asus AT5IONT-I DELUXE 
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/AT5IONTI_DELUXE/#specifications

It's a Intel Atom D525 @ 1,8 GHz integrated Nvidia graphics. I put it in 
a Morex case: 
http://www.morex.com.tw/products/productdetail.php?fd_id=118 and it's 
running nicely without a fan. It's completely silent which was important 
for me. Some times in summer when watching full HD it's actually 
overheating, but that's only happened once or twice. The case also takes 
a slim DVD-player.

It handles HD-material ok but PiP for example makes video and audio 
stutter. Also browsing the EPG guide while watching TV in Myth cuts 
audio for a sec.

Myth (Mythbuntu actually) installed without any issues. After fiddling 
with settings in Myth and upgrading Nvidia driver it produces smooth and 
high quality video.

It has now been running for a few years in a "production" environment, 
that is we have no other ways to record or watch TV at home. So it's as 
stable as it can get.

If fan noise isn't an issue for you, maybe you'll be better of with a 
little bit of more performance.

Good luck!
/Erik