2014-04-12, 03:12
Looking to setup every tv in house with XBMC. Some will stream via Ethernet wire and some via wifi. Have 2 computers (windows based) that store all movies/tv shows/etc. May consider moving all of this media to a NAS device.
I want to hook up about 6-8 tvs on XBMC.
I currently have 3 Habey ENT-6564 Tiny mini-ITX Atom D525 1.8Ghz ION2 - all running XBMC via Windows. These units run very hot (to the point the USB sockets do not work as well anymore - very lose), but do an ok streaming the media. I plan to use these3 on tvs I will not use as much. So looking to purchase 3-5 solid complete systems that I can mount behind the tvs or look good enough to be diplayed (I can build my own, but just prefer to purchase a complete unit to save time). Really I care more for HD video performance (no buffering, drops, etc.) than anything else. No real need for bluray player since all my media is digital. One other feature I would like (so hardware options here as well) would be ability to watch live tv (trying to avoid cable bill - so any good antennas to keep the wife happy)?
They do not have to be on Windows (prefer not to spend the money for windows for each unit since only using to stream media) - but do want to be able to communicate easily with each other. I have spent hours reading a lot of posts (sticky section on this topic appears dated - although speaks more to building than option to purchase stand alone system) and the more I read the more questions I have (I also realize this can be a very personal touch on how to build your own units so opinions may vary slightly).
Much appreciated to the community for any and all help.
I want to hook up about 6-8 tvs on XBMC.
I currently have 3 Habey ENT-6564 Tiny mini-ITX Atom D525 1.8Ghz ION2 - all running XBMC via Windows. These units run very hot (to the point the USB sockets do not work as well anymore - very lose), but do an ok streaming the media. I plan to use these3 on tvs I will not use as much. So looking to purchase 3-5 solid complete systems that I can mount behind the tvs or look good enough to be diplayed (I can build my own, but just prefer to purchase a complete unit to save time). Really I care more for HD video performance (no buffering, drops, etc.) than anything else. No real need for bluray player since all my media is digital. One other feature I would like (so hardware options here as well) would be ability to watch live tv (trying to avoid cable bill - so any good antennas to keep the wife happy)?
They do not have to be on Windows (prefer not to spend the money for windows for each unit since only using to stream media) - but do want to be able to communicate easily with each other. I have spent hours reading a lot of posts (sticky section on this topic appears dated - although speaks more to building than option to purchase stand alone system) and the more I read the more questions I have (I also realize this can be a very personal touch on how to build your own units so opinions may vary slightly).
Much appreciated to the community for any and all help.
