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I think I like XBMC better for ease of install and lovely eyecandy. | I think I like XBMC better for ease of install and lovely eyecandy. | ||
But I'll probably have to figure out myth tv for its more extensive functionality... | But I'll probably have to figure out myth tv for its more extensive functionality... | ||
==shopping for tvs== | |||
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" align="center" | |||
! Manufacturer | |||
! Screen size | |||
! Resolution | |||
! Price | |||
! Link | |||
|- | |||
| LG | |||
| 32 | |||
| 1080p | |||
| 540 | |||
| [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889005138 newegg] | |||
|- | |||
| LG | |||
| 32 | |||
| 1080p | |||
| 600 | |||
| [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889532004 newegg] | |||
|- | |||
| Sharp | |||
| 32 | |||
| 1080p | |||
| 620 | |||
| [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889101201 newegg] | |||
|- | |||
| HP | |||
| 27 | |||
| 1080p | |||
| 350 | |||
| [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824176125&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL060310&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL060310-_-EMC-060310-Latest-_-MonitorsLCDFlatPanel-_-24176125-L2D newegg] | |||
|} | |||
The local Fred Meyer sells mostly 32" and 42" models. | |||
After looking at them as closely as I could, I figure I really do want 1080p and not just 720p. | |||
I'm hoping I can get away with something closer to 32" than 42". | |||
Latest revision as of 03:42, 4 June 2010
http://www.linuxjournal.com/magazine/build-mythtv-box-without-breaking-bank?page=0,2
I think I like XBMC better for ease of install and lovely eyecandy. But I'll probably have to figure out myth tv for its more extensive functionality...
shopping for tvs
| Manufacturer | Screen size | Resolution | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG | 32 | 1080p | 540 | newegg |
| LG | 32 | 1080p | 600 | newegg |
| Sharp | 32 | 1080p | 620 | newegg |
| HP | 27 | 1080p | 350 | newegg |
The local Fred Meyer sells mostly 32" and 42" models.
After looking at them as closely as I could, I figure I really do want 1080p and not just 720p.
I'm hoping I can get away with something closer to 32" than 42".