Could this be used successfully as a silent XBMC htpc without any issues?
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Hi J.J. Michels,Yes this is easy to do (see my instructions below in my other comment). On a side note, I have XBMC running on a 'Raspberry Pi' in my living room. This in turn connects (via sshfs) to my MintBox2 located in my laundry room (My MintBox2 has ~5 TB HDDs connected to it with videos/music/pictures/etc). In other words I can play the videos located on my MintBox2 via sshfs on my Raspberry Pi XMBC. This is all secured via SSH Keys so no need to login for sshfs etc. Just create an "addon" in XMBC for the sshfs mounting/umounting. If you just want XBMC running on your MintBox2 though (and not my Raspberry Pi setup mentioned here) then see my comment below. Hi J.J. Michels,Yes this is easy to do (see my instructions below in my other comment). On a side note, I have XBMC running on a 'Raspberry Pi' in my living room. This in turn connects (via sshfs) to my MintBox2 located in my laundry room (My MintBox2 has ~5 TB HDDs connected to it with videos/music/pictures/etc). In other words I can play the videos located on my MintBox2 via sshfs on my Raspberry Pi XMBC. This is all secured via SSH Keys so no need to login for sshfs etc. Just create an "addon" in XMBC for the sshfs mounting/umounting. If you just want... » Read More Hi J.J. Michels,Yes this is easy to do (see my instructions below in my other comment). On a side note, I have XBMC running on a 'Raspberry Pi' in my living room. This in turn connects (via sshfs) to my MintBox2 located in my laundry room (My MintBox2 has ~5 TB HDDs connected to it with videos/music/pictures/etc). In other words I can play the videos located on my MintBox2 via sshfs on my Raspberry Pi XMBC. This is all secured via SSH Keys so no need to login for sshfs etc. Just create an "addon" in XMBC for the sshfs mounting/umounting. If you just want XBMC running on your MintBox2 though (and not my Raspberry Pi setup mentioned here) then see my comment below. « Show Less
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I have 2 of these. One is loaded with Windows 7 Pro and the other is loaded with OPENELEC to run a clean XBMC. Both work great, no issues.
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That's correct. One side controls TV/av and does not light up, but there's very few buttons on that side to remember. Htpc controls on the other.
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Please don't run your cpu without a fan. The original fan and cooler are way too noisy for a htpc. My solution was to purchase a Scythe Big Shuriken2 cpu cooler. I don't know if they're made anymore but it's quiet and efficient. Someone might have a better cooler now as I built my system a few years ago. Good luck!
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Takes about 30-45 minutes, most of which is waiting on automated installers. I recommend doing a USB install - it makes everything much snappier and reduces the risks of something getting messed up.Seconding http://mymediaexperience.com/raspberry-pi-xbmc-with-raspbmc/
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I use it with my Win 7 HTPC. Love it - and I don't have any signal strength issues. I plugged the tiny receiver into a front USB port...and I can reliably use it from anywhere in my living room.My only gripe is that my mouse thumbpad is finicky - pointer moves when I either depress it to click or lift my thumb off. But there is also a dedicated mouse click button, so I use that. Have to also hold down the function key to make it a right click, so that's a bit awkward.
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I recommend a firmware and xbmc update. This fixed many issues I was having. You can get them on GeekBuying.com
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Try using an HDMI Splitter. Signal from Source through HDMI Splitter, (1) out to HTPC. Voilà!
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I connected this card in my HTPC directly to my HDMI receiver for playing Netflix and some light gaming. This card sounds as good as it looks. Surround sound is good as well. make sure to install the new NVIDIA driver experience software to ensure the HD audio drivers load correctly. There are a lot of garbage cables out there so make sure you are using a cable that has HDMI 1.3, 1.4, or 1.4a with high speed ethernet markings on it to ensure the surround sound works correctly. Good luck
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It is fairly easy to install if you follow a tutorial online such as the one found on mymediaexperience.com/raspberry-pi-xbmc-with-rasbmc/ With the 8 GB micro SD card it should have plenty of room. I am not an expert by any means but there are many great resources online to help you every step of the way!
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Hi Works fine on htpc but you have to switch unit on manually first. I havnt tried it on PC but would think it will work the same way.
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Yes, however you have to install XBMC and also install Fusion and Mashup that takes some time and experience
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It works with Ubuntu 12.04 and the device is recognized as a keyboard and mouse, so it should work with xbmc, provided you are running a newer kernel version with the drivers. I don't know exact version required, but like I said Ubuntu 12.04 (Linux kernel 3.2) works great, and so does Raspbian.
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Yes it is. In fact I tried DTS-HDMA and True-HD bitstreaming right through MPC-HC, over HDMI and it works like a charm once set up in the player.I guess this answers yours question, and I highly recommend this board for non-overclocking work. Mine's been working 2+ months since I built the rig 24/7, and have had no issues at all.
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I have another atom unit that I use on my plasma. Running Linux and XBMC. This unit I use as router with UTM software on it. So can't say but a guess is that it will be fine. What I find with my other unit is you have to tweak the res to fill the screen right. Computer Res vs TV Res slightly different. But if you run windows on it you should be able to overcome that I think easily. It has run very cool for me. But I did add a fan to move air through it. Have not had a breakdown been running well over a year. Hope that helps.
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The generic XBMC release will have interface working, however video has a lot of problems. There are some experimental releases which have some improvements in the player, but they are not stable and cannot be really used. I would not recommend this device to be used for XBMC as of today.
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Not at all. But i installed it by myself. Do not expect normal work of video on XBMC (95%), but maybe you will find a good version... Also this device is rooted, and i made a little damage to system, but it steel works. I use it for online video and serfing. I will recomend device only for entusiast, not for people without experiance of working with Android.