Apple TV vs. Mac Mini for Family Room

[clevin]

You posting of the QT specs for playback of HD content via a stand-alone computer is totally meaningless in this case.

ATV is acting as a client displaying streamed content from another computer on the network basically acting as a iTunes server. Much of the processing is being done by the server. Thus, the specs required on the client will be lower. Geeshh!

well, obviously I don't have any experience with it, and Apple has no HD content to test it, SO.

lets wait and see, I ain't gonna make more statements that can't be proved or disproved. lol

 

[Jimmdean]

You posting of the QT specs for playback of HD content via a stand-alone computer is totally meaningless in this case.

ATV is acting as a client displaying streamed content from another computer on the network basically acting as a iTunes server. Much of the processing is being done by the server. Thus, the specs required on the client will be lower. Geeshh!

Completely wrong. A total fantasy. As long as syncing is enabled, the Apple TV will function the same during playback whether your computer is turned on or not...

 

[Jimmdean]

well, obviously I don't have any experience with it, and Apple has no HD content to test it, SO.

lets wait and see, I ain't gonna make more statements that can't be proved or disproved. lol

While Apple has little commercial HD content, that doesn't mean none exists. People have been using/making their own HD content ever since Apple TV was released. Like I said, it accepts and displays 720P, and can also upscale to 1080i.

 

[pengu]

You posting of the QT specs for playback of HD content via a stand-alone computer is totally meaningless in this case.

ATV is acting as a client displaying streamed content from another computer on the network basically acting as a iTunes server. Much of the processing is being done by the server. Thus, the specs required on the client will be lower. Geeshh!

PLEASE tell me you were being sarcastic?