[mythtvnz] HTPC Configuration for combined front/back end

[Curtis Walker]

On 8 November 2013 19:10, Curtis Walker <sultanoswing at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Keyboard:  Logitech Desktop MK120 Keyboard & Mouse, USB, Black
>>
>> I know  keyboards are cheap but you don't need one, or a mouse, except with
>> initial setup. Beg or borrow from another PC then disconnect and forget.
>>
>> Agreed.  I manage my backend via remote-X from a normal desktop.
>>
>
> Depends on how you may plan to use your HTPC. Sure, watching TV is
> your main use now, but I use mine for web browsing and music playing
> (through Amarok). I also play the occasional game. A remote control
> won't quite cut this, so if you're gonna do more than just control a
> mythfrontend, you'll probably want a keyboard / mouse. Makes it easier
> to do software updates, copy files around etc etc.

...and one more thing, while the HD homerun's are a nice, compact
solution, if you don't want an extra box as part of the setup, do
consider the internal PCI cards. I would suggest just one dual tuner
card for now - as others have said, if you find youself running into
conflicts (I never have), you could always add a second card in the
future.