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Author:  SABRESAllTheWay [ Sun Jun 12, 2011 2:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Computer to hook up with tv
Hey all.

I'm looking into getting a semi cheap computer to hook up to my TV. I've looked at the Mac mini and it seemed intriguing but I also have the option of winblows .

For those that know me, I am a Linux advocate, unfortunately my fiancée needs it for work and she can only get a Mac or winblows due to the software. I have a dedicated linux box so I can't change that.

Wed try to keep it as a media center for music and online stuff so would Mac mini be enough and if winblows what would be small and do the job.

Huge note: requires HDMI hookup.

Thx
Author:  Skyline_BNR34 [ Sun Jun 12, 2011 9:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Computer to hook up with tv
I don't think the netbooks we have at Best Buy even have HDMI ports on them.

Most cheap ones do though.

I'd check into a Mac Mini to see if they have the HDMI PORT on them. If it doesn't have to be portable, I'd just get a cheap desktop for a few hundred bucks and use the Tv as the monitor.
Author:  Montalo [ Sun Jun 12, 2011 9:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Computer to hook up with tv
youre going to like this

from the apple store, it appears that mac mini is HDMI capable, buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut you need one of these
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC838?mco=MjIwNTQ2ODA
Author:  NYIntensity [ Sun Jun 12, 2011 11:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Computer to hook up with tv
Eff that. IF you don't need a laptop, buy a nettop, or even a small form factor PC.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6883108535


wireless multimedia remote

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... -_-Product
Author:  SABRESAllTheWay [ Tue Jun 14, 2011 2:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Computer to hook up with tv
Seems most of the mini pc's and the mac mini are subpar for streaming things through the internet. Should I just go for a decent Desktop (regular size)?
Author:  Skyline_BNR34 [ Tue Jun 14, 2011 6:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Computer to hook up with tv
For the same price of the Mac Mini, you can have a decent enough desktop.
Author:  NYIntensity [ Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Computer to hook up with tv
SABRESAllTheWay wrote:
Seems most of the mini pc's and the mac mini are subpar for streaming things through the internet. Should I just go for a decent Desktop (regular size)?


A cheap desktop w/ a HDMI capable video card would be a good fit, honestly.

Boom:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6883103369
Author:  SABRESAllTheWay [ Fri Jun 17, 2011 12:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Computer to hook up with tv
NYIntensity wrote:
SABRESAllTheWay wrote:
Seems most of the mini pc's and the mac mini are subpar for streaming things through the internet. Should I just go for a decent Desktop (regular size)?


A cheap desktop w/ a HDMI capable video card would be a good fit, honestly.

Boom:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6883103369

Yup, that's what I'm looking for
Author:  NYIntensity [ Sat Jun 18, 2011 3:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Computer to hook up with tv
SABRESAllTheWay wrote:
NYIntensity wrote:
SABRESAllTheWay wrote:
Seems most of the mini pc's and the mac mini are subpar for streaming things through the internet. Should I just go for a decent Desktop (regular size)?


A cheap desktop w/ a HDMI capable video card would be a good fit, honestly.

Boom:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6883103369

Yup, that's what I'm looking for


Let me know how it works out for you, I've been interested in one of those for a while, but haven't really had the need... my laptop has the built-in Intel Wireless display, so I've used that instead.
Author:  SABRESAllTheWay [ Sun Jun 19, 2011 2:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Computer to hook up with tv
NYIntensity wrote:
SABRESAllTheWay wrote:
NYIntensity wrote:
SABRESAllTheWay wrote:
Seems most of the mini pc's and the mac mini are subpar for streaming things through the internet. Should I just go for a decent Desktop (regular size)?


A cheap desktop w/ a HDMI capable video card would be a good fit, honestly.

Boom:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6883103369

Yup, that's what I'm looking for


Let me know how it works out for you, I've been interested in one of those for a while, but haven't really had the need... my laptop has the built-in Intel Wireless display, so I've used that instead.

brag brag brag :P
Author:  NYIntensity [ Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Computer to hook up with tv
SABRESAllTheWay wrote:
NYIntensity wrote:
SABRESAllTheWay wrote:
NYIntensity wrote:
SABRESAllTheWay wrote:
Seems most of the mini pc's and the mac mini are subpar for streaming things through the internet. Should I just go for a decent Desktop (regular size)?


A cheap desktop w/ a HDMI capable video card would be a good fit, honestly.

Boom:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6883103369

Yup, that's what I'm looking for


Let me know how it works out for you, I've been interested in one of those for a while, but haven't really had the need... my laptop has the built-in Intel Wireless display, so I've used that instead.

brag brag brag :P


LOL, I just bought the laptop a few months ago...got it pretty cheap since it was a floor model, so I used the savings to buy the adapter for the TV :P
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