Re: mythtv

[Joseph Heenan <joseph-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In message <20050825144428.H16263@xxxxxxx>
James Fidell <james@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> I've asked on the mythtv users list, but I may as well do so here
> as well...
>
> I want to build a standalone myth front-end box that's quiet and
> doesn't look like an eyesore.  Anyone have recommendations for
hardware
> to base it on?  Is it worth looking at using an Xbox instead of
bespoke
> hardware?

I wouldn't go with the xbox if you're wanting quiet. They're noisy,
heavy and big beasts, and fairly underspecced these days anyway.

A mini-itx type board is the way to go I'd have thought (I'm not in a
position to recommend any though, sorry).

Joseph

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