I was looking into using the 07 model. Is Front Row passable or should I install Mythbuntu or XBMC? -- -- Illirik Smirnov
On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 12:36 PM, Cameron Kaiser <[email protected]> wrote: >> Super. I'm still using a Phenom II X6 desktop for HTPC duty, but using 400W >> is not fun for 3, 4 hours a day. Although I can play Crysis on my TV, I >> want something a bit more economical. An early Intel mini? > > My 2007 C2D mini does okay with 1080p. However, it does not do a lot better > than the quad G5 (I suspect the anaemic GMA graphics are to blame). That said, > it certainly uses a lot less power. > > The 2007 C2D can run 10.7 and they're pretty cheap, but they won't run 10.8 > (and for that reason I've kept it at 10.6.8 since I can't stand Lion). > > -- > ------------------------------------ personal: http://www.cameronkaiser.com/ > -- > Cameron Kaiser * Floodgap Systems * www.floodgap.com * [email protected] > -- Adore, v.: To venerate expectantly. -- Ambrose Bierce > ---------------------- > > -- > You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for > those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power > Macs. > The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette > guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
