OS X Thinking of use MBP as a satellite XBMC...
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Hi guys,

I'm considering using my MBP 13" (Mid2010, so audio over HDMI is supported) as an XBMC machine when plugged to dock.
Before I'm buying the needed hardware, I hope for your help to understand:
  1. am I going to have screen resolution issues ? MBP13" has lower resolution than my 1080p TV; setting 2nd screen as extended should make it, am I right ?
  2. is there a way to have XBMC open on external screen, fullscreen by default with no user action required (other than launching XBMC itself) ?
  3. is XBMC able to put on suspend OSX Lion when not used for x minutes ?

Many, many thanks for your experiences !
Fabio
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1. The GPU on that MBP should handle a full 1080 on the external/second screen with no issue.

2. I believe so, but I can't recall how at the moment. I think it came up in a thread once, and I'll post the link if I can find it.

3. Yes. Waking from the Apple remote, however, won't work in Lion due to changes Apple made.
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