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I have an unraid server so my only concern right now is creating a device that just outputs back 1080p. I know the ATV2 has the capability of playing 1080p, but it only outputs to 720p.
I'm looking around for some deals on hardware and some do-it-yourself builds, but they're either a bit more than I was expecting or unavailable for the good deals.
If there is a decent retail box out there like ATV2 that streams 1080p that XBMC Live works smoothly on, those suggestions are most welcome as well. I have not had much luck with XBMC Live on my PC though as the resolution was off and I am linux-ignorant so drivers were an issue too.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
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try openelec instead of live
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2011-11-11, 14:21
(This post was last modified: 2011-11-11, 18:26 by Nolwendil.)
You might wanna look into [url="www.plexapp.com]Plex[/url], which is somewhat simmilar to XBMC (Plex originated from XBMC), but the main difference is that the database is actually located at the server side, and there is a program taking care of it. Why I'm mentioning this? Because Plex can run on RokuXS, which is a $99, fanless device. Main advantages over Apple TV2: 1080p output, USB port, analog audio output, and no hacking required. It also has an RF remote + an IR receaver in case you wanna use your Harmony...
Main disadvantage? The linux version of their media server app is still beta, so I'm not sure whether it will work well with your unRAID server. Or you would have to use another machine to handle the DB...
I have just learned that Samsung TVs and BD players support Plex very well. LG TVs too, but not so well. I still like XBMC more, though. Gives you much more options. I wish we were able to install XBMC directly onto a TV or BD player. That would be killer! I'm ok with the Koreans getting Plex (Samsung and LG) as long as the Japs (Panasonic, Sharp, Pioneer, Sony) get XBMC. :-P
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Yeah, you just set up your harmony as a microsoft mce remote and you're good to go
PS. Openelec is just a minimal linux build that boots straight into xbmc. It is more appliance-like, but you don't get to use it as a computer for web browser and stuff. It's just xbmc and that's it.
On the upside, you don't have to deal with linux as the installation is very simple and automated.