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Aspire One netbook suitable for Miro?
My family hasn't purchase a HD TV set yet, but we've been having problems with the converter box varying audio levels and audio sync problems, so we might be making such a purchase sooner than later. I'd like to be able to use the set with Miro, as I figure that the text of the Miro interface will be readable. The question is what kind of dedicated computer to purchase, and how to control the curors remotely without using the computer's mouse and keypad.
I am somewhat encouraged by recent price decreases for Apple mini-macs, but am really looking for a $200 solution.
I just saw an Aspire One netbook at Staples for $300. It has a VGA connector rather than DVI. If I purchased a tv set with a VGA connector, then maybe I wouldn't need a VGA to HDMI converter. If not, that would mean an additional $100 or so for the converter. Would I be able to use the type of remote control used for Powerpoint presentations to control the cursor movement and make selections in Miro?
But, will I really be able to output HD video on the VGA, or will I be limited to the resolution of the Aspire One display (1024 x 600)?
Still a bit confused about OS and internal storage.
As I see it, finding the appropriate, affordable, controllable, and low energy consumption dedicated computer fro Miro is of super importance. I'd like to seriously promote Miro, but this last peace is the piece that thus far has eluded me.
--Cris
I am somewhat encouraged by recent price decreases for Apple mini-macs, but am really looking for a $200 solution.
I just saw an Aspire One netbook at Staples for $300. It has a VGA connector rather than DVI. If I purchased a tv set with a VGA connector, then maybe I wouldn't need a VGA to HDMI converter. If not, that would mean an additional $100 or so for the converter. Would I be able to use the type of remote control used for Powerpoint presentations to control the cursor movement and make selections in Miro?
But, will I really be able to output HD video on the VGA, or will I be limited to the resolution of the Aspire One display (1024 x 600)?
Still a bit confused about OS and internal storage.
As I see it, finding the appropriate, affordable, controllable, and low energy consumption dedicated computer fro Miro is of super importance. I'd like to seriously promote Miro, but this last peace is the piece that thus far has eluded me.
--Cris
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Inappropriate?If you go out by VGA, I think you'll be at 640x480.
You'll at least want DVI out and can adapt to HDMI: http://www.google.com/search?q=dvi+hd...
Not sure what the cheapest pc w/ DVI out would be... let us know what you dig up!
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Inappropriate?VGA resolution is 640 x 480 but that is different from the connector (which can carry both analog and digital signal BTW).
VGA connectors on laptops routinely handle 1020 x 768 to video projectors for Power Point presentations. ). The limitation is with the graphic card.
I checked with Acer tech support. The Aspire One cannot decode HD video. Apple recently driopped the price for Mac Mini. You can spend more on Ebay for a used Mac Mini. Eventually, the price for a used Mac Mini will go down. There are low power consumption mother boards w/ DVI and a small footpribnt, but the price is still too high. Its not just me. I want to spread the Miro gospel, but the hold up is inexpensive but suitable hardware with remote.
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Inappropriate?Ah, I see — well there's always the folks at Neuros... maybe still a bit too expensive ($299), but they have HDMI built in. Cool stuff: http://www.neurostechnology.com/
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