2013-11-12, 04:02 AM
I am still learning about all of this, and not the most tech savvy person. Looking to get this functioning nicely so the wife is happy also. I researched the XBMC, MediaPortal, Windows MC, PS3 media canter, I think Sage and currently using the DishPAL for OTA. I also have basic cable but the PAL does not support cable.
I read that one could use the XBMC as the front end, but not really looking to buy personal computers for every TV. That is why I am using NPVR I read that it can use NMT devices, which are cheaper and smaller the PC's.
I would like the systems to be as simple as it can be and provide good usability. Really only care about Live TV, recording TV and NetFlix. I love the idea of media server to handle all the backend functions and be able to watch recorded, live and Netflix at every TV. Without having to remember what TV has what functions.
I am in the dark, is the NMT the only way to go or are there other options like Roku, Apple TV, or stuff I do not know anything about.
Your help will be greatly appreciated. By the way I have seen your name in a couple of other forum's, you must be one busy guy.
Thanks
Rick
I read that one could use the XBMC as the front end, but not really looking to buy personal computers for every TV. That is why I am using NPVR I read that it can use NMT devices, which are cheaper and smaller the PC's.
I would like the systems to be as simple as it can be and provide good usability. Really only care about Live TV, recording TV and NetFlix. I love the idea of media server to handle all the backend functions and be able to watch recorded, live and Netflix at every TV. Without having to remember what TV has what functions.
I am in the dark, is the NMT the only way to go or are there other options like Roku, Apple TV, or stuff I do not know anything about.
Your help will be greatly appreciated. By the way I have seen your name in a couple of other forum's, you must be one busy guy.
Thanks
Rick