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Comment on Boxee – Mac Media Center by Stewart Bryson

Stewart Bryson — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:02:57 +0000

You’ve been a tremendous help. Thanks again.

Apple Store… here I come!

Comment on Boxee – Mac Media Center by Shep

Shep — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:21:49 +0000

Absolutely, Boxee runs much better on my MBP than it does on my ATV. However, Boxee’s performance on the ATV is just fine.

Comment on Boxee – Mac Media Center by Stewart Bryson

Stewart Bryson — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:10:12 +0000

Shep: Thanks for taking the time. One more question…

From what you’ve said, I may be leaning back toward the Apple TV, because of price, HDMI connection, and the ability to sync with the iTunes from my computer. That way, I wouldn’t have to manage a separate iTunes catalog on the Mac Mini.

And since Boxee will install on either platform, that’s a plus as well. However, I’ve seen on this forum and others that the Apple TV processor is underpowered for some tasks. Any experience with that?

Thanks again.

Comment on Boxee – Mac Media Center by Shep

Shep — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:21:45 +0000

Mac Mini’s don’t have HDMI output (you can check here).

It’s tough to compare HDMI to DVI. HDMI supports both audio and video, while DVI is just video. HDMI cables are much more expensive than DVI cables as well.

Comment on Boxee – Mac Media Center by Stewart Bryson

Stewart Bryson — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:06:20 +0000

Shep: are you saying the Mac Mini doesn’t have HDMI inputs? I’m not certain my TV has DVI either. Am I wrong in thinking that HDMI is the better connection when compared to DVI?

Comment on Boxee – Mac Media Center by Shep

Shep — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:00:43 +0000

You’re right on Stewart. In hindsight, I should’ve gotten a Mac Mini. At the time, I wasn’t willing to fork over the additional $350.

The other thing is that my TV has HDMI inputs but not DVI so an Apple TV works better in that situation.

Comment on Boxee – Mac Media Center by Stewart Bryson

Stewart Bryson — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:55:08 +0000

Maybe a silly question: what good is Apple TV if you are just going to use Boxee instead? Wouldn’t a Mac Mini make more sense… as Boxee installs there without the hack?

I don’t understand enough about either to know which is the best solution.

Thanks.

Stewart

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Comment on From MacBook to MacBook Pro by melody

melody — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:49:14 +0000

After a long mental debate I personally went with the new MacBook and love it. I couldn’t justify the extra $$ for the things I plan on using it for. I am signing up at the Apple Store for my 10 one hour lessons so I can rock the MacBook like you already do.

Comment on From MacBook to MacBook Pro by Hil

Hil — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:32:35 +0000

WHAT?!?! You actually posted?!?!? Yay! I’m so glad you decided on a Macbook Pro. Because that makes me a proud owner of a cute little white macbook.