2011-08-12, 08:56
Hello, Im trying to find _my_ perfect hardware. Let me explain my overall thinking before we get into the requirements.
I currently run a storage server (solaris) that holds all of my rips movies, music, and pictures. This server uses a ZFS filesystem for data redundancy. Anything on this server can be lost and reripped; so no need to go into that
The build model that I am trying to use is the server/client build. The things I have read about XBMC make me think this is the best candidate for what I want.
XBMC-linux is the desired OS and this is all I plan on the boxes doing.
The only things I would like to do different are using an android remote and a mySQL backend for multi-room management. Im not sure if its possible but if I could use a single golden ISO for all the clients to boot from that would be ideal for later software upgrades. XBMC will connect to the server using NFS unless there is a better option.
Ok so to the hardware!
These are the things Im looking for but I am leery if there is a box that can do all these things.
1080p mkv flawlessly
hdmi
ethernet
wireless N (optional)
IR port (optional)
mITX/Thin mITX
VESA compatible (optional)
Low noise/power usage
5.1+ channel
Netflix
Stylish and good quality (important!)
If I can add my own SSD all the better
Please let me know your suggestions and I would rather stay away from building my own since those are generally larger sizes and Im going to need 6 of them.
I currently run a storage server (solaris) that holds all of my rips movies, music, and pictures. This server uses a ZFS filesystem for data redundancy. Anything on this server can be lost and reripped; so no need to go into that
The build model that I am trying to use is the server/client build. The things I have read about XBMC make me think this is the best candidate for what I want.
XBMC-linux is the desired OS and this is all I plan on the boxes doing.
The only things I would like to do different are using an android remote and a mySQL backend for multi-room management. Im not sure if its possible but if I could use a single golden ISO for all the clients to boot from that would be ideal for later software upgrades. XBMC will connect to the server using NFS unless there is a better option.
Ok so to the hardware!
These are the things Im looking for but I am leery if there is a box that can do all these things.
1080p mkv flawlessly
hdmi
ethernet
wireless N (optional)
IR port (optional)
mITX/Thin mITX
VESA compatible (optional)
Low noise/power usage
5.1+ channel
Netflix
Stylish and good quality (important!)
If I can add my own SSD all the better
Please let me know your suggestions and I would rather stay away from building my own since those are generally larger sizes and Im going to need 6 of them.