shane m hale

Apollo :: Apple MacMini HTPC

When people started building computers specifically to store movies, music, and pictures, there was not much available on the Macintosh market to suite my needs. After tinkering with the though of a G4 in a custom HTPC case, I threw in the town and purchased a DualCore 1.6GHz MacMini. Its FrontRow interface gave me a great starting point for the eventual center piece to my home entertaint center.

From they day I purchased it, I have been adding on to her every chance I get. The processor was upgraded to a 1.8GHz DualCore, Ram was increased to 2GB, these were pretty difficult as they required opening the case. Other additions came in the form of external periferals, including several hard drives and accessories.

Specification

Performance:
1.8GHz Intel CoreDuo, 2.0GB Ram, Airport 802.11G

Storage:
Sebrant Enclosures - 750GB Maxtor, 500 GB Maxtor

Video Out:
37in Westinhouse LCD, DVI @ 1080p (1920 x 1080)

Video In:
ElGato Hybrid (Digital Cable & HD Inputs)

Remote:
Logitec 880 Universal Remote, Apple Remote

Pictures:

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