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Netbook as a Remote aka Tremote
Pjotr:
--- Quote from: JimH on June 07, 2009, 07:21:43 am ---Asus has a new Eee PC coming that looks like it would work well for this.
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Yes it is :) It would be great to run MC with a small touch screen EePC Netbook in Theatre view, or any other view specially adapted to a touch screen interface, either locally hooked to a server that stores the media or as a remote interface.
These Eee’s also come with a SSD. If you intend to promote them and write software for these things, please take into account the limited space on the C:/ disk. That means: Don’t store variable user data on C:/ and do not use the registry for variable user data (that can be better done with a proper .ini file IMHO). And oh yes, the small screen area. MC14 is still not adapted to it (or it is still not fixed ………….) After that is fixed these Netbooks are great with MC. But that are just details ... :D
swinster:
--- Quote from: JimH on June 07, 2009, 07:21:43 am ---Asus has a new Eee PC coming that looks like it would work well for this.
http://www.asus.com/News.aspx?N_ID=Qoky5bTcRplYluPj
[via Engadget.com]
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I'd like to know the expected price of this. Can't think that its just a little bit overkill and I bet it will be in excess of £500.
Does anyone know of any cheaper alternatives?
BillT:
The cheapest way to get a touch screen netbook would be to buy a touch screen from Hong Kong and fit it to a netbook yourself. You do need to be dextrous and prepared to take the risk of damaging the netbook though!
Another option would be the Samsung Q1 series. The original is no longer available but I think the Q1 ultra with a 1024 x 600 7" screen is still sold. Should be a bit less than £500. As a remote control they should be more usable than a netbook as they don't have a keyboard to get in the way.
Mr ChriZ:
I'm impressed with how well the machine on the right interfaces with the hob at the back.
How it knows that with certain music, I need a hot drink and starts heating the kettle :)
dgilgonzalez:
This is really a good idea!!!
When do you think it will be ready?
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