[mythtvnz] hardware recommendations for dedicated box

[Warren Stuart]

Thanks for all the replies guys, here are some responces to some of
the questions below

>Do you just want an appliance?    Or would you prefer to build your
>system to suit you?

I think I will be building myself. I was considering buying pre-made
but can't justify the higher prices even if I will be assured of a
nice working box at the end. I was hoping to spend ~$800 or
thereabouts + extra for audio setup. My linux-foo is good and I have
made computers in the past so I think I am up for the challenge.

I think I will price up a custom system myself and look at the others
by openmedia and on trademe and then take a hard look at what option
to pick.

>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?

I will just buy a normal computer case as the only ones I have found
that look like a DVR and not a computer are too expensive.

>Sorry I don't know of any units at the moment that can also replace an
>Amp. Also some of our customers spend a lot more on their amps than some
>people spend on their entire Home Theatre setup.

I will look at an external amp or just keep my existing mid-low home
theatre for the sound. I am not an audiophile but I don't like crappy
sound.


--Waren



2008/8/17 Hayden Lovett <hayden.lovett at gmail.com>:
> There are some mythtv PCs for sale on trademe. Might be worth taking a look at.
> Do a search for mythtv and see what perbuilds come up, might save  you the hastle of building it yourself.
>
> ------Original Message------
> From: Warren Stuart
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> To: mythtvnz at lists.linuxnut.co.nz
> ReplyTo: MythTV in NZ
> Sent: Aug 16, 2008 8:02 PM
> Subject: [mythtvnz] hardware recommendations for dedicated box
>
> 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?
>
>
> Thanks, Warren.
>
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