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Building a set top box

  • 13-08-2011 11:11am
    #1
    irishguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,305 ✭✭✭


    I was considering building a set top box for freesat, saorview, recording and 1080p video playback. Has the open source software moved on enough that it is ultra reliable and a nice interface. Say comparable to UPC/SKY for every day use in the sitting room ?


Comments

  • #2
    Daniel S
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,533 ✭✭✭Daniel S


    Didn't know that this could be done. Very interested!


  • #3
    MacGyver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 573 ✭✭✭MacGyver


    I think xbmc has caught up but it will depend on your other requirements. I want to build a silent mini it'd system similar to yours but can't find a board good enough


  • #4
    Carter P Fly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 618 ✭✭✭Carter P Fly


    It would be considerably cheaper and easier to get a combo box that does practically all you are requesting. Most modern boxes can play content off an extenal USB HD also.

    http://www.tvtrade.ie/combo-box-smart-cx61.html for example.


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