Comments on: Setting up a Mac Media Center: Part 1

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:03:29 +0000

I just bought a Mac Mini MB464LL which is the one with 2GB memory this weekend. They sold me a mini-DVI to S-video/Comp Video adapter. It does not work. There is no analog video on the motherboard. No cable will work. I had to buy my HD tV sooner than planned.

By: Phil Olin

Phil Olin — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:32:28 +0000

@renegade I have 1 keyboard/mouse, so when I’m sitting on the couch, I can use the keyboard from my iMac to control the Mini. But yes, my iMac is in view of the TV, so I could use screen sharing, but its much easier to bring the mouse to the edge of the screen on the iMac and have it pop onto the TV.

As for replacing the internal drive, the internal drive spools up faster than one that is attached via USB. Eventually, I may have to add an external, but for the time being, I’d rather not, I can read/write media faster on the internal drive.

By: renegade

renegade — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:50:41 +0000

Just curious why you would use teleport vs. screen sharing?
Is the TV in view of your iMac?

Also, why replace the internal hard drive at all? Just plug the external in to either the mini or your iMac.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:44:08 +0000

“that’s why I mentioned that if they are going to be using it as a media center, they won’t really have to worry about it”

You didn’t say _why_ they wouldn’t have to worry about it. Hence “it’s worth mentioning”.

But I guess you’ll get on to how awesome Plex and Boxee are in part two

By: Phil Olin

Phil Olin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:44:06 +0000

@Dan, that’s why I mentioned that if they are going to be using it as a media center, they won’t really have to worry about it.

@SpaceFlightOrange, both Boxee and Plex are based on XBMC

By: Corey Molinelli

Corey Molinelli — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:34:39 +0000

Great guide! Since I am moving I will be setting up my own entertainment system and Just bought a 42 inch LCD. I have been debating getting an Apple TV or Mac Mini, Cant wait for more thanks