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Some ATV Questions
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Newbie needs help with HT setup options
While I am far from new with regard to Macs, I just bought an Apple TV this week at the outgoing Circuit City for $95. I was contemplating how to set up a fully functional HT. I want to be able to stream, do DVR, playback (of course) with movies, photos, music, etc. The price deal was a real enticement; however, I bought it without a plan.
Currently I have two HDTV's - one 720p the other 1080p and great sound system and an extensive DVD library that operates from Sony carousels (all to capacity), and a PS3 60GB.
On the computer side I have a desktop PC and imac, an EyeTV 250 Plus (purchased this year), two external 2.5 HDD USB drives set up from leftover drives after HDD upgrades to MBP laptops and one "unassigned use" mac mini G4 1.42 with no real purpose.
Reading through about every forum I can find on HT, I keep finding that many are moving to an intel based mini setup with specific software. Others are using both an Apple TV and a mini. One thing that kept me from originally purchasing the Apple TV was the lack of DVR. I have actually used PPV 4 times in 9 years. I usually watch my library; however, I am also interested in buying and archiving movies. I guess my question is more like what is needed to set up a system OR what more do I need? I DID find an intel mac mini for sale for $489 but I want to really look at what I have first before buying more stuff. Any advice?
While I am far from new with regard to Macs, I just bought an Apple TV this week at the outgoing Circuit City for $95. I was contemplating how to set up a fully functional HT. I want to be able to stream, do DVR, playback (of course) with movies, photos, music, etc. The price deal was a real enticement; however, I bought it without a plan.
Currently I have two HDTV's - one 720p the other 1080p and great sound system and an extensive DVD library that operates from Sony carousels (all to capacity), and a PS3 60GB.
On the computer side I have a desktop PC and imac, an EyeTV 250 Plus (purchased this year), two external 2.5 HDD USB drives set up from leftover drives after HDD upgrades to MBP laptops and one "unassigned use" mac mini G4 1.42 with no real purpose.
Reading through about every forum I can find on HT, I keep finding that many are moving to an intel based mini setup with specific software. Others are using both an Apple TV and a mini. One thing that kept me from originally purchasing the Apple TV was the lack of DVR. I have actually used PPV 4 times in 9 years. I usually watch my library; however, I am also interested in buying and archiving movies. I guess my question is more like what is needed to set up a system OR what more do I need? I DID find an intel mac mini for sale for $489 but I want to really look at what I have first before buying more stuff. Any advice?
Wow, $95 is a steal. Sorry, I am very new to all of this to really give you any advice but I am streaming from a PC using Itunes over an N network.