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<p>We use ex-factory lease Dell Optiplex machines with graphics
cards. Under $100 off TradeMe.</p>
<p>They're quiet & just do the job, can't be seen behind the TV
either!! PC boom-box speakers / sub from the 'Puter for the
sound. (We have a lead to the stereo, but it doesn't get used
much any more - the PC speaker system is plenty loud enough for
the kids!!<br>
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<p>We use little right angle drawer-brackets from Bunnings brutally
screwed through the PC case with Tek screws to hold the PC in
place on the TV (using the TV's factory wall-mount points).</p>
<p>Noel<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 23/04/2017 11:59 AM, Curtis Walker
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<div dir="auto">With regard to your second question, a pi may not
have the graphical grunt to output 1080p from a broadcast source
which is interleaved e.g. 720i, 1080i.
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<div dir="auto">For TV broadcasts, processing determines picture
quality - it's not a ready made hidef video file as it were.</div>
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<div dir="auto">I use and recommend nvidia cards capable of
vdpau, feature set c or d, which allows the highest quality of
processing in mythtv. My Intel NUC, with built in graphics is
also OK, but write as sharp. Here's where the pi may or may
not be adequate - will pay to do some research on this
specifically.</div>
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<div class="gmail_quote">On 23/04/2017 11:35, "Peter
Charlesworth" <<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:peter@charlesworth.nz">peter@charlesworth.nz</a>>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear All,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Having now progressed some distance
down the path of my MythTV set-up, I have reached a
couple of impasses, and would appreciate some further
advice.</p>
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<ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="1">
<li class="m_-4050552939248970801MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in">I have successfully
“reconfigured” an old computer, keeping the original
500GB hard drive, but installing new motherboard,
CPU, SSD and 3TB HD. I have downloaded Ubuntu, now
booting from the SSD, and have successfully
partitioned the hard drives. Following the
instructions on the MythTV wiki, I have downloaded
the “MythTV Backend Master” package, since I wish to
use this computer as a separate backend, and this
process seemed to complete without any problems.
However, when I attempt to follow the next
instructions for “Configuring MythTV” and “MythTV
backend setup” (via either the terminal or the
Display Manager) the process fails. The
instructions say that I will be prompted for Country
and Language, but this does not happen, and I cannot
see how to proceed further.</li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in">Can
anyone suggest what I can do to advance my situation
here?</p>
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<ol style="margin-top:0in" start="2" type="1">
<li class="m_-4050552939248970801MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in">I am trying to decide what
device to use for a Frontend. Wade has shown me his
use of a MacMini, which is very elegant and
powerful. However, I have also read of people using
a Raspberry Pi, and note that the following pack
with wireless keyboard is available very
economically at PB Tech:</li>
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<p class="m_-4050552939248970801MsoListParagraph"><a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/SEVRBP0107/Raspberry-Pi-3-Model-B-Official-Starter-Black-Kit"
target="_blank">https://www.pbtech.co.nz/<wbr>product/SEVRBP0107/Raspberry-<wbr>Pi-3-Model-B-Official-Starter-<wbr>Black-Kit</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Would anyone with
experience with Raspberry Pi as a frontend be able to
advise me about the pros and cons. Any other
suggestions of options for a frontend would also be
greatly appreciated.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Kind regards,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Peter</p>
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