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It all looks good. I'd save ota recordings to anywhere but ssd as the files are really big unless you're going to rip and covert to mkv container? Even then, I've gone through 4+ tb in about a year and I'm not that crazy with what I do...
If your storage is networked and you don't plan to play games or store other files on this box, then your SSD is too big. You can get a 60GB SSD for <$50 these days.
Hmm. I thought it was my refurbed Roku, but maybe it's the Roku or the Roku app. I'm getting very stable hd streams with the Fire that came with the $50 discount, but my Roku 3 has a list of issues from crapping out to 480 resolution to being dog slow to load a channel.
In had a previous Roku 3 that gave me loads of headaches, namely the total inability to play WWE Network videos.Since I got the new one through the $50 deal, its been playing back video like a champ in any app I use. I think some Rokus are just buggy for some odd reason.
I did it because I don't like how the cable/dish companies treat us. I set up some alternate ways to watch TV, but in the end I just stopped watching TV almost completely. I don't really miss it, which I wouldn't have predicted.This all seems way too "exhausting" to save a few bucks. If I didn't have a family I'd probably try something but this seems like too much effort just to watch TV
Its really not that much work... could set it up in about 20 mins and all you have to do is switch between services/devices. I really dont miss cable at all so far.This all seems way too "exhausting" to save a few bucks. If I didn't have a family I'd probably try something but this seems like too much effort just to watch TV
Yeah, if I was against the illegal route, there's no way I'd go through all of this that I'm reading in here.This all seems way too "exhausting" to save a few bucks. If I didn't have a family I'd probably try something but this seems like too much effort just to watch TV
Live TV through Sling is accessed through the Fire TV. It takes literally 10 minutes to get FireTV set up and another 5 to register your sling account.But you have to switch between things to catch different show, get recordings to work etc. And stuff not working with other stuff
I admit we watch way too much tv but it's easy
I'll post the real numbers when I'm finally done, but, I figure to save over $100 a month.This all seems way too "exhausting" to save a few bucks. If I didn't have a family I'd probably try something but this seems like too much effort just to watch TV
so I don't have Netflix or any other streaming service.What front end are you guys using and what do you interface with it? I was hoping to get the remote that comes with my hauppauge card to work with Kodi. I assume it works fine with WinTV. Are there other options or is it best to stick with a keyboard and mouse?
I was using Windows Media Center, but recently switched to Plex. I'd love to see live tv integrated into Plex at some point so I can stop switching inputs. I haven't been keeping up that much since I've set this up, so maybe it does have some sort of integration?
Awesome, haven't heard of Plex so I'm glad I asked. More choices to try and see what works best.
If it were me (and maybe I have different goals than you) I'd double that amount of memory to 8GB, and get a lesser CPU. If you're just using it for HTPC stuff (streaming) then a "celeron" CPU would be fine.
I agree with the 8GB, but I'd respectfully disagree if you are transcoding anything from your server and/or serving from your machine. I went above the haswell and do not regret it as it is quiet as hell with plenty in reserve. If you want to rip from that machine, then definitely go higher.
I should add that when I say, "set up my family," I mean that they are logging into their Rokus towns/states away and it runs without a hitch. I did build a monster HTPC for this reason, as the more you serve the more those resources are hogged.
They just added TruTV for March Madness. I have no idea how many games are airing there. You have to pay $5 extra, but it's in the 'LifeStyle Extra' package. https://www.sling.com/packageKiddLattimer said:
I was trying to keep his cost in the same $500 budget. That said, a Pentium G3220 is half the price of the i3-4160 and will do about the same for most HTPC tasks, they are nearly identical other than hyperthreading (should you need it for transcoding) and a clock rate of 3.0 vs 3.6 ghz.
I got so much stuff hooked up in the entertainment center it's complicated either way. Just got off the phone with her explaining how to get the TV back on the right source after she sat on the remote......again.
When my parents saw how great my setup was, they asked if I could set them up to. No fcking way. I get enough calls about accessing Plex/Netflix, can you imagine a 74 year old man who can barely turn on a computer with an HTPC?
We went the opposite route. My 7 year old has been operating ours for 2 years now. Hell, my remote has a Netflix button.When my parents saw how great my setup was, they asked if I could set them up to. No fcking way. I get enough calls about accessing Plex/Netflix, can you imagine a 74 year old man who can barely turn on a computer with an HTPC?
Any advise on remotes would be appreciated. I've got 4 remotes and I'm sure most of them are programmable, but, I just never get around to making life easier for the SO. What works best with HTPC?
I have both and don't use PS for anything but games. The xbox interface is slick and faster for the streaming stuff. Not sure what the prices are now but I would imagine surely console only is in the 250 range by now?
I've gotten two 360's (for two different rooms) through deals on Cowboom, could keep an eye out for a deal on a One...
Xbox One is readily available at $349 now and couple it with this, Windows Media Center that it comes with, Sling and soon Plex (currently only available for Pass subscribers) and you'd be sitting pretty good. And you can add all the other regulars of course Netflix, Hulu etc. if you wanted.
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