Re: MythTV without pvr?

Alan Dayley wrote:
> On Wednesday 13 October 2004 08:57 am, Rob Wultsch wrote:
>
>>>>So, I am exploring other options.
>>
>>http://www.mini-itx.com/projects/pictureframepc/
>>Just a thought.
>
>
> It is a good thought.
>
> This was roughly my goal except I thought I could take an old laptop computer,
> remove it from the case and build it into a picture frame. The screen
> quality was not good enough for the old laptop I currently have.
>
> And, since budget is limited (big high school band trip this year), I really
> don't have the funds to by new or decent used equipment. Thus, I am
> currently entertaining the use of a standard 15" monitor (that I already
> have) with a low powered computer motherboard (that I already have) and hide
> it all in one of the "cubbies" of the entertainment center.
>
> Thanks for the pointer. That frame looks nice!
>
> Alan
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I don't mean to burst any bubbles, but a CRT for a picture display
doesn't seem very energy efficient to me. :(
Also, be sure to allow adequate ventilation in the "cubby". ;)

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