[mythtvnz] hardware recommendations for dedicated box

[Kenneth Dixon]

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> Warren Stuart wrote:
> > I am thinking of building a dedicated mythtv box in the
> > next month or so to pick up the terrestrial freeview. I
> > have not played with mythtv before and it has been a few
> > years since I built a computer system and am a bit lost
> > with all the new numbers/features. 
> > I would like a small case and if possible and a case
> > with buttons that can be used in lieu of the remote. The
> > box would need to be quiet or silent as I do not like
> > fan noise. 
> > Does anyone sell pre-made units in NZ? or where can I
> > get a nice case and a TV-tuner card?
> > 
> > I also want the system to replace my home theatre system
> > so is this as easy as plugging in a speaker set into the
> > audio out plugs on the motherboard?
> 
> Do you just want an appliance?    Or would you prefer to
> build your  system to suit you?
> 
> I don't know of cases that have control buttons.  There
> are "home  theatre" styled ones, but they don't have
> buttons as such.  Have you  thought about a wireless
> keyboard and/or a remote control?
> 
> There are absolutely no cases that have integrated amps. 
> You will need  a separate amp.

I saw this a couple of months ago:
http://www.legitreviews.com/article/674/3/
it has an amplifier add-on card, good idea I thought.


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