Comments on: Turning a Mac Mini into an AppleTV http://www.wiseontech.com/release/turning-a-mac-mini-into-an-appletv Hacks, scripts and ideas for the refined geek. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:45:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Jonathan Wise http://www.wiseontech.com/release/turning-a-mac-mini-into-an-appletv/comment-page-2#comment-3591 Jonathan Wise Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:49:20 +0000 http://software.jonandnic.com/?p=185#comment-3591 In fact, I did this exact thing with a G4 Cube and it worked, so no, there's no reason an eMac wouldn't work! In fact, I did this exact thing with a G4 Cube and it worked, so no, there’s no reason an eMac wouldn’t work!

]]> By: Jonathan Wise http://www.wiseontech.com/release/turning-a-mac-mini-into-an-appletv/comment-page-2#comment-3589 Jonathan Wise Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:45:38 +0000 http://software.jonandnic.com/?p=185#comment-3589 I think its Belkin that made a little remote with a USB IR Receiver that will do the trick. I had one working on a G4 Cube for awhile and it worked fine. You should be able to find one on eBay for less than $20, I'd think! I think its Belkin that made a little remote with a USB IR Receiver that will do the trick. I had one working on a G4 Cube for awhile and it worked fine. You should be able to find one on eBay for less than $20, I’d think!

]]> By: grant http://www.wiseontech.com/release/turning-a-mac-mini-into-an-appletv/comment-page-2#comment-3560 grant Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:46:24 +0000 http://software.jonandnic.com/?p=185#comment-3560 can i use a mac mini g4 and do the same? how can i get around not using a remote since the g4 doesnt have IR? thnaks can i use a mac mini g4 and do the same?
how can i get around not using a remote since the g4 doesnt have IR?
thnaks

]]> By: Lizzie http://www.wiseontech.com/release/turning-a-mac-mini-into-an-appletv/comment-page-2#comment-3553 Lizzie Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:02:09 +0000 http://software.jonandnic.com/?p=185#comment-3553 <blockquote cite="#commentbody-2870"> <strong><a href="#comment-2870" rel="nofollow">pmcd</a> :</strong> “The AppleTV has component output, so if you want HD (if Apple ever provides HD content) and you don’t have HDMI, then I guess you might consider an AppleTV. </blockquote> Umm, ATV has HDMI output and fully supports 1080p -

pmcd :
“The AppleTV has component output, so if you want HD (if Apple ever provides HD content) and you don’t have HDMI, then I guess you might consider an AppleTV.

Umm, ATV has HDMI output and fully supports 1080p -

]]> By: Nerraux http://www.wiseontech.com/release/turning-a-mac-mini-into-an-appletv/comment-page-2#comment-3530 Nerraux Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:54:44 +0000 http://software.jonandnic.com/?p=185#comment-3530 Is there any reason you couldn't do this with an old eMac and a peripheral 1TB drive? I only ask because if you want to make this even cheaper, you could get an eMac on eBay for like $20. There are hundreds on there with no bids. Is there any reason you couldn’t do this with an old eMac and a peripheral 1TB drive? I only ask because if you want to make this even cheaper, you could get an eMac on eBay for like $20. There are hundreds on there with no bids.

]]> By: Jonathan Wise http://www.wiseontech.com/release/turning-a-mac-mini-into-an-appletv/comment-page-1#comment-3028 Jonathan Wise Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:12:05 +0000 http://software.jonandnic.com/?p=185#comment-3028 Try it during the day. That server is just a Mac Mini that shuts itself off from 1am to 8am every day. Try it during the day. That server is just a Mac Mini that shuts itself off from 1am to 8am every day.

]]> By: Brandon http://www.wiseontech.com/release/turning-a-mac-mini-into-an-appletv/comment-page-1#comment-3026 Brandon Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:14:12 +0000 http://software.jonandnic.com/?p=185#comment-3026 The AppleTV.zip link times out. Is there a copy still floating around somewhere? The AppleTV.zip link times out. Is there a copy still floating around somewhere?

]]> By: Ken B http://www.wiseontech.com/release/turning-a-mac-mini-into-an-appletv/comment-page-1#comment-2841 Ken B Tue, 30 Nov 1999 04:00:00 +0000 http://software.jonandnic.com/?p=185#comment-2841 OK, so Jonathan this works like a charm! Thanks much. Now the, perhaps obvious, question that remains is: Why would anyone purchase AppleTV if they already possess a Mac? Am I just dense or is this the stupidest idea yet? Make no mistake, I use my Mini as an appliance and think it is really cool. But given this addition, I couldn't for the life of me see buying more gear. Am I missing something, or do we send our check your way! :-) Ken OK, so Jonathan this works like a charm! Thanks much. Now the, perhaps obvious, question that remains is: Why would anyone purchase AppleTV if they already possess a Mac? Am I just dense or is this the stupidest idea yet? Make no mistake, I use my Mini as an appliance and think it is really cool. But given this addition, I couldn’t for the life of me see buying more gear. Am I missing something, or do we send our check your way! :-) Ken

]]> By: pmcd http://www.wiseontech.com/release/turning-a-mac-mini-into-an-appletv/comment-page-1#comment-2870 pmcd Tue, 30 Nov 1999 04:00:00 +0000 http://software.jonandnic.com/?p=185#comment-2870 "The AppleTV has component output, so if you want HD (if Apple ever provides HD content) and you don't have HDMI, then I guess you might consider an AppleTV. Otherwise, you're right, I can't think of any compelling reason to purchase one??" There are cables that go DVI to component so that really isn't a reason. Mind you there is the underscan/overscan issue when going from dvi to hdmi on a Mini, but it's minor and can be minimized depending on the TV. AppleTV is neat but the Mini far more appealing to me at least. Apple is probably trying to figure out how to deal with the rapid change in TV screens. My feeling is that a Mini type system linked to a detachable LCD is what the iMac should be. That way you'd get the best of both worlds. It's hard for me to imagine buying a computer wit an attached small screen. I have a neat remote keyboard with a small built in trackball controlling the Mini hooked to a 55" screen. Why would I ever go back! I just don't see a future for the AppleTV but that seems to be what Apple wants and not the Mini. The current rumours of the Mini's demise are quite distressing. A lineup of iMac, laptops and AppleTV just doesn't sound exciting. My 2cents...or less since I have 2 Apple Cubes and 2 Minis... philip “The AppleTV has component output, so if you want HD (if Apple ever provides HD content) and you don’t have HDMI, then I guess you might consider an AppleTV. Otherwise, you’re right, I can’t think of any compelling reason to purchase one??”
There are cables that go DVI to component so that really isn’t a reason. Mind you there is the underscan/overscan issue when going from dvi to hdmi on a Mini, but it’s minor and can be minimized depending on the TV. AppleTV is neat but the Mini far more appealing to me at least. Apple is probably trying to figure out how to deal with the rapid change in TV screens. My feeling is that a Mini type system linked to a detachable LCD is what the iMac should be. That way you’d get the best of both worlds. It’s hard for me to imagine buying a computer wit an attached small screen. I have a neat remote keyboard with a small built in trackball controlling the Mini hooked to a 55″ screen. Why would I ever go back! I just don’t see a future for the AppleTV but that seems to be what Apple wants and not the Mini. The current rumours of the Mini’s demise are quite distressing. A lineup of iMac, laptops and AppleTV just doesn’t sound exciting. My 2cents…or less since I have 2 Apple Cubes and 2 Minis… philip

]]> By: virginia and jon . com » Blog Archive » Dealing with Comcast… http://www.wiseontech.com/release/turning-a-mac-mini-into-an-appletv/comment-page-1#comment-2872 virginia and jon . com » Blog Archive » Dealing with Comcast… Tue, 30 Nov 1999 04:00:00 +0000 http://software.jonandnic.com/?p=185#comment-2872 [...] to work as a home media center; following in the footsteps of my good friend Jonathan Wise (more info here). After speaking with the first representative for a few minutes, I have learned that Comcast [...] [...] to work as a home media center; following in the footsteps of my good friend Jonathan Wise (more info here). After speaking with the first representative for a few minutes, I have learned that Comcast [...]

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