Andrew Van Til
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I think the the lack of media aggregation (a “jukebox”) is probably the biggest issue for non-techies because you need to browse around and be comfortable selecting a specific file for playback. Zappiti and MM solve that issue, but both require maintenance when changing available titles. I completely agree on your points around the current BD-Lite implementation in Sage for TV series on BD. It’s one place where menu support is really important so a significant portion of the BD “testing” I did with the Prime was with those kinds of disks – and it worked great 🙂
If he would prefer a smaller form factor (like the HD200) it might we worth checking out the modular Dune Smart lineup that should be coming later this month.
I think the the lack of media aggregation (a “jukebox”) is probably the biggest issue for non-techies because you need to browse around and be comfortable selecting a specific file for playback. Zappiti and MM solve that issue, but both require maintenance when changing available titles. I completely agree on your points around the current BD-Lite implementation in Sage for TV series on BD. It’s one place where menu support is really important so a significant portion of the BD “testing” I did with the Prime was with those kinds of disks – and it worked great 🙂
If he would prefer a smaller form factor (like the HD200) it might we worth checking out the modular Dune Smart lineup that should be coming later this month.
November 3, 2010 at 3:40 pm in reply to: Re: HoustonWinMeet: A Windows Entertainment and Connected Home M #2142[quote=”Mikinho”]
I’m hoping to see at least a few Missing Remote members there.
[/quote]As much as I’d like to be there, not sure I’d be able to sell that to the wife 🙂
November 3, 2010 at 3:40 pm in reply to: HoustonWinMeet: A Windows Entertainment and Connected Home Meet-up #28852[quote=”Mikinho”]
I’m hoping to see at least a few Missing Remote members there.
[/quote]As much as I’d like to be there, not sure I’d be able to sell that to the wife 🙂
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Move the board forward inside
[/quote]It looks like the 24 pin power connector on many boards will end up underneath the optical drive tray, so moving it further under the tray may be an issue.
[quote=”PHT”]
Move the board forward inside
[/quote]It looks like the 24 pin power connector on many boards will end up underneath the optical drive tray, so moving it further under the tray may be an issue.
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Changes made to back of e6 and e6V.Regards
[/quote]Does the change impact the dimensions of the case or just move the board forward inside?
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Changes made to back of e6 and e6V.Regards
[/quote]Does the change impact the dimensions of the case or just move the board forward inside?
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Have you used them long? I’ve tried 4 different models and they are extremely quiet…for about a month and then the high pitched whine starts. I’ve had several that lasted 6 months but thats it. I even RMA’d a few thinking it could be a bad batch and but same outcome.
[/quote]I have had 4 or 5 of their 60/80mm fans (using a 60 and an 80 in my main box right now). Usually have to replace them after ~18 months so not quite as hardy as some other vendors, but acceptable considering the CFM @dba.
[quote=”Mikinho”]
Have you used them long? I’ve tried 4 different models and they are extremely quiet…for about a month and then the high pitched whine starts. I’ve had several that lasted 6 months but thats it. I even RMA’d a few thinking it could be a bad batch and but same outcome.
[/quote]I have had 4 or 5 of their 60/80mm fans (using a 60 and an 80 in my main box right now). Usually have to replace them after ~18 months so not quite as hardy as some other vendors, but acceptable considering the CFM @dba.
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This is due to the difficulty in finding any quiet 60mm fans on the market.
[/quote]SilentX makes a very quiet 60mm.
[quote=”Skirge01″]
This is due to the difficulty in finding any quiet 60mm fans on the market.
[/quote]SilentX makes a very quiet 60mm.
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Any interest in golden color? I thing that only black and silver will be popular in the USA.
[/quote]The case needs to match the other A/V components, so I don’t think there would be much demand for a gold colored case (never seen a gold AVR).
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Any interest in golden color? I thing that only black and silver will be popular in the USA.
[/quote]The case needs to match the other A/V components, so I don’t think there would be much demand for a gold colored case (never seen a gold AVR).
[quote=”Mikinho”]
From your description I would not recommend a 32GB SSD drive. Even for a pure HTPC 32GB is fairly tight after updates, caches, …. You start with 15GB-18GB free and in ~6 months you’ll have 1GB free.If you plan to do light gaming and “standard computer” it just won’t be enough. Most people with a 32GB SSD will move caches, the pagefile and other system folders to their data drive which really limits the usefulness of a SSD. Spend a little extra and get a 60GB or 64GB drive.
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32GB isn’t enough
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