Only hutch with appletv is that it really scales back HD content, especially if you stream bluray content to it. You can use plex, but again, splitting audio source out sucks.. But its a good solutionfir a standalone tv
-----Original Message----- From: "Christopher Fisk" <christopher.f...@thefisks.org> Sent: 2/16/2015 3:30 PM To: "hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com" <hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com> Subject: Re: [H] Small box to drive projector I might be rocking the boat here, but for projector duties, I've found that AppleTV works fantastic. For windows we use AirParrot, or on Mac's you can natively cast to the AppleTV. You still need a PC to drive it, but it could be as simple as someone's laptop connecting. A chromecast also works surprisingly well, with the newer builds of chrome supporting casting your entire desktop. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 3:34 PM, Chris Reeves <tmse...@rlrnews.com> wrote: > Windows10 is free. Just grab the latest beta. It does mkv natively etc, > when final comes out uograde > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Dave Gibney" <gib...@pullman.com> > Sent: 2/16/2015 2:18 PM > To: "hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com" <hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com> > Subject: Re: [H] Small box to drive projector > > I live in the hinterland, so need to order things. > And after hardware, I need an OS. What's a good price/source for OEM > Windows Pro? For RDP access. > Or, how far can a Bluetooth keyboard/mouse reach? > > > > > Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S® 5, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Chris Reeves <tmse...@rlrnews.com> > Date:02/16/2015 08:20 (GMT-08:00) > To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com > Cc: > Subject: Re: [H] Small box to drive projector > > Nuc is kinda spendy. With microcenter nearby I can get a g3258, 4gb, board > and a small case. For less than $150. Throw in a $54 120gb ssd, and I've > got everything I need to run a mediabrowser client on win10 > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Joshua MacCraw" <maccr...@gmail.com> > Sent: 2/15/2015 4:09 PM > To: "hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com" <hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com> > Subject: Re: [H] Small box to drive projector > > Yeah I found some comments from 2003 in a forum talking about new stuff > coming out with such features though quick Google didn't net much but this: > > http://www.aaxatech.com/articles/mini_projector_presentations.html > > I'd say look into used mini form factor office PC's or seriously consider > cheap android tablet option. > On Feb 15, 2015 1:00 PM, "Dave Gibney" <gib...@pullman.com> wrote: > > > I also thought that projectors with built-in support for was obvious. > But, > > I didn't find any with my limited searching attempt. I'll look again. > > > > The NUC, when you add storage, memory, OS and controls seems to overlap > > the price range of a cheap laptop. > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On > > > Behalf Of Joshua MacCraw > > > Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 12:29 PM > > > To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com > > > Subject: Re: [H] Small box to drive projector > > > > > > Have you looked into projectors with onboard support? Seems in this > day & > > > age what you'd really want is something enabled for Chromecast, upnp, > > dlna, > > > etc.. at which point you could drive it wireless from any cheap > tablet. > > > I'm just extrapolating from the flat screen tv market trend assuming > such > > > software is also on projectors worth their salt although Chromecast > > dongles > > > are cheap. > > > > > > Don't totally forget you might want to HDMI a random device and Redmere > > > active cables are the way to go for runs longer than a meter or two > > because > > > they are so thin, flexible & work without fuss. > > > > > > Otherwise NUC was also my kneejerk reaction though not from practical > > > usage. > > > On Feb 14, 2015 9:04 AM, "Dave Gibney" <gib...@pullman.com> wrote: > > > > > > > Delurk :) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > What would you guys recommend as a small computer dedicated to > driving > > > > a meeting room projector. At our community center, we are looking at > > > > wall or ceiling mounting projectors in our several meeting spaces > > > > (including the gym and auditorium). > > > > > > > > My "vision" is a small box dedicated to each projector that can show > > > > PowerPoint and various media. Ideally controlled and media loaded via > > > > Wi-Fi or even Bluetooth. Perhaps even controlled by a phone or > tablet. > > > > > > > > What would this collective mind suggest? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Dave Gibney > > > > > > > > 509-715-9552 > > > > > > > > Pullman, WA > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
