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During Ramadan, Muslim runners tune up their spiritual lives by dedicating themselves to a month of inner reflection, devotion to God, and even greater discipline than usual. Observance throws off the finely tuned rhythm of the elite athlete's life, which is why Goumri's training was more laid back than one might expect six weeks before a major marathon.
Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to keep up.
We ran in the late afternoon sun through a small eucalyptus and ironwood forest about half a mile from the Atlantic Coast in Temara, a beachside community eight miles outside of the capital in Rabat. The top athletes, like Goumri and Mohammed Amyn — both two-time Olympians — live a short jog from the beach, the forest and from each other, training, eating, going to movies and living as an extended family.
Sixty minutes into our first "easy run," as they called it, a desperate mantra reverberated in my head: I need water, I need water, I really need water. I last drank and ate just past midnight. I learned on subsequent nights to follow the wisdom of Amyn and his family, whom I was staying with, and set my alarm for 4 a.m. to eat the light, suhoor meal before going back to sleep and resuming the daytime fast from all food and drink.
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Even running as a group, training during Ramadan is a solitary endeavor. During my two weeks with them, Goumri, Amyn and El Hassan Lahssini (a 2004 Olympic marathoner), ran mostly in silence, but chatted quietly while stretching in the sand as the skies turned pink and blue above us. Runners become even more introspective than usual, and at times struggle with the weariness.
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The Duke coach was speaking in physical terms, specifically about the status of guard Seth Curry and forward Ryan Kelly, the seniors whose collective health has formed one of this basketball season's continual topics.
But still it was an opening sentence that, to a certain degree, provided ear-perking material, given the unusually flat performance that bounced the Blue Devils from the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
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POCATELLO — That very large exhale heard from Idaho State's Holt Arena late Saturday night was the huge sigh of relieve from the large Blackfoot contingent as their defense made not one, but two huge stops late in the fourth quarter to seal the 34-27 semi-final victory over the Skyview Hawks.
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Jaxon Pryor scores from four yards out for Skyview. PAT snap bobbled score tied 6-6 3:44 remaining.
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In that opening game Firth was never challenged, much like the majority of the season but on Saturday, the Pirates came out fighting as they led for most of the contest. In the end the Cougars were able to fend off the pesky Pirates however as they escaped Holt Arena with a hard fought 22-14 victory.
Shelley (10-0) takes on Gooding (10-0) in a battle of unbeaten teams with a spot in the 3A state title game on the line.
Gooding gets on the board quickly and leads Shelley 7-0 at the end of the first quarter.
Nelson scores on a 38-yard touchdown pass to get the Russets on the board and tie score 7-7 midway through the second quarter.
Shelley turns the ball over with fumble late in the second quarter, giving the Senators great field position at the Russets 38-yard line. But Shelley's defense comes up with a stop and the score is 7-7 at halftime.
If all goes well there are two more weeks of prep football action for the ferocious grid iron fans in Bingham County. After a most interesting quarterfinal round Bingham County has three teams remaining and the hopes of a 4A, 3A, 2A state title sweep are still alive as Blackfoot, Shelley and Firth all advanced to this weekends semi-final round.
If all goes well this weekend, then by Saturday evening there will be state championship berths for all three teams.
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BLACKFOOT – In what proved to be a heavyweight slugfest the Blackfoot Broncos prevailed on Friday evening as they overcame a key injury by leaning on their vaunted rushing attack for a 30-20 victory over the Knights of Bishop Kelly in the Class 4A state playoffs.
POCATELLO – The Shelley Russets converted a fourth-and-17 for their first score of the game on Friday night. Conversely the Snake River Panthers came up six inches short on a fourth-and-goal from the three on the ensuing possession. Those two series were a microcosm of a game in which the Russets capitalized on nearly all of their opportunities while the Panthers came up short. Shelley knocked off the defending Class 3A state champions, 41-14.
Snake River and Shelley are underway in the 3A playoffs at Holt Arena. Shelley leads 7-0 entering the second quarter.
McKay Cannon scores on a 70-yard run putting Shelley up 13-0 after missing the extra point.
The Shelley defense scores on an interception return and the Russets now lead 20-0 in the second quarter.
Shelley adds a touchdown in the third quarter and is now leading 27-0 over the Panthers.
Cannon finds the end zone again and Shelley extends the lead to 34-0.
Shelley leads Snake River 41-6 in the fourth quarter.
Blackfoot and Bishop Kelly have each had the ball twice and both have scored two touchdowns. The score is tied 14-14 after the first quarter.
Ramos finds Pearson in the corner of the end zone for a Blackfoot touchdown late in the second quarter and the Broncos lead 21-14 at the half.
Pearson scores again but the extra point is no good. Blackfoot leads Biship Kelly 27-14 with a minute left in the third quarter.
Blackfoot adds a field goal to make the score 30-14 with four minutes to play in the game.
FIRTH — When a team rolls undefeated through a conference season and then finishes second in the state one would expect several post season honors to follow.
That is exactly the case with the Firth Cougar volleyball squad as they took home player of the year honors, coach of the year honors and five first team all Nuclear Conference selections for the 2012 season.
Sophomore Bailey Nelson was named the player of the year for coach of the year Carla Reeves while Ashley Sanders, Kayla Jensen, Blakely date, Jordyn Park and Taylor Nelson each were selected to the first team.


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|2nd Annual Pro-Am Kart Race To Benefit All Children's Hospital
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When it comes to building your own picnic tables make sure you have blueprints to follow. Avoid the confusion and save yourself lots of time by going out and getting a book or some plans on the basic construction procedures.
A picnic table made of wood is built using 2×4's or 2×6's. There are many shapes to choose from such as a rectangle, circle, octagon, or square. If you want to accommodate lots of people consider a large rectangle table. The seating of the table can be attached or you can build the table then build the benches separate.
It is rather simple to build this project yourself. Go here to see plans WWW.DIYGARDENPLANS.NET @ PICNIC TABLE the table here will sit six adults very comfortable. To complete this specific project it will take a full day but it will also depend on the experience you have. If you have very little experience do not worry about it. With all the details given you will just have to follow all the steps until completed.
Now that the temperatures are getting warmer you will want to spend more time outdoors. When you have those barbeque gatherings you will need lots of seating for the guest. Another project that will go well with a picnic table would be a pergola. A pergola will make a great focal gathering area. The picnic table and grill can be put nearby to make the area pleasant.
Picnic tables are very functional. If you enjoy your garden but are lacking an area to go and rest then this project should be in your to do list. The one I built was a classic design, and it only took me two days to complete. I actually finished the built in one day and the following day I painted it. This table was built five years ago and it is still very sturdy and looks great. I am sure this table will last me forever. The important thing to remember if you want it to last long is paint it. If you paint the table it will protect it from the elements and it will last many years.
Before you go out to get chickens you will need to have a home ready for them. The chicken house should have plenty of ventilation, a roost, a chicken door wit a ramp, and a large enough door for cleaning and maintenance. You will also want the coop to have a nesting box attached to make getting the eggs easy.
It is without a doubt if you use chicken coop plans to build the results will come out better. If you want a nice looking coop look for plans like these here http://www.diygardenplans.net/chicken-coop.htm to get you going. Some basic plans will give you ideas on how to construct and custom build it to fit your needs. The plans shown here have everything that is required for the chickens. Another great benefit about these plans are the details provided to make the task effortless and keep you on track. When it comes to building a coop don't try to save money by skimping out on plans, this is the most important part of the build.
Before you go and bring home the chickens you will need to know if it is even legal for you to have chickens in your area. Check with the zoning department in your area to determine the laws and regulations required. Some areas will allow hens in your backyard but will not allow roosters. This will not be a problem if you are raising chickens for eggs as hens do not require a rooster to lay eggs.
Have the coop ready with bedding inside the coop to make clean-up easier. Have fresh water and feed available. If you live in a cold area I would recommend installing heat lamps inside the coop. The chicken coop should be attached to a chicken run or pen so the chickens can have room to move freely. Always pay attention to details and make sure the new home for your chickens is safe and secure from predators.
More details on coop building here.
The best solution for storage is getting a storage shed. Sheds come in many sizes so finding one will not be a problem. You can purchase a kit and assemble it or you can buy lumber and build one.
If you want a shed that looks good, will last for many years, and can be customized, consider building one using plans. Plans are essential when it comes to building any project, even professional builders will use blueprints to build. It does not matter if you are building a project that is small or big, using plans is the ideal way to build.
Most of the materials required can be found at home improvement shopping centers. The tools required will be basic and you will probably own most of them already.
The best part about constructing your own is the satisfaction knowing that it was built by you. If you have never built anything before a project like a storage shed will be easy and fun.
All the information to frame, shingle, installing doors and windows can be found online for free. There are also many videos that are very helpful if you need information on a certain aspect of the build.
Here is one of my favorite website, subscribe here to stay up to date on the latest projects, http://www.youtube.com/user/DIYGardenPlans or https://twitter.com/DIYGardenPlans
Need a place to sit and relax or maybe a spot to gather with family and friend outdoors to enjoy an outdoor meal, adding a picnic table to your property can be a great solution. There are many styles available. Home improvement depos offer a good selection of pre made tables, but they can be expensive and the quality may not be to good. Buying lumber and building it yourself will not only save you money, the end results can be a better table built to suit your requirements. See these picnic table plans with PDF download here. One great thing of doing it yourself is you can build it to the exact size you require, design it your way and paint or stain it the way you like..
Building one yourself is a very rewarding project whether you are a beginner or experienced woodworker. The type you decide to build will depend on your time, ability, and tools you have available . A traditional picnic table will be simple to build and can be completed by most folks in one day. If you enjoy building projects a miter saw can be a great tool to own. It will cut accurate and consistent angles without much time or effort. You may also want to replace a hammer and nails with wood screws and a drill. Nails will not hold as strong as screws over time and usage.
Picnic table plans are a good place to start if you do not want to design one yourself. Most tables will have several angles that are not 90 degrees. It is often easier to refer to plans than to try working out these angles yourself. Picnic table plans will come with all the details, such as measurements, illustrations, and directions to assemble.
Buying the lumber will as well be another thing to consider. Some designs may use 2X6 lumber for the seats and table top. All the supplies the plans will call for can usually be bought at home improvement centers. Pine is the most common lumber used to build. If you want your table to last, buy the treated lumber. If you must use untreated lumber, be sure to paint it. If however you use pressure treated wood, it is a good idea to wait a couple month before you stain or paint. There is no doubt this project will bring lots of outdoor enjoyment for years to come.
It can be used to store your garden tools, camping equipment, bikes, or just basically stuff we don't use often. Or you can use them as a shelter for potting plants, or a work space. Storage sheds will come in many styles and sizes for different needs.
Most likely it will be set on a concrete base or on a skid foundation made of wood. Check with your building department to determine what you are allowed to build. If you don't want an ordinary shed, adding details such as trim, windows, shingles, and doors will make your shed from ordinary to beautiful. You can make an ordinary shed look stunning just by adding some simple details. The way you intend to use this space as well as choosing a design to blend with your home or landscape will be things to consider. Will it be used as a workshop or a storage? It can always be both, part storage and part work space. Choose a design and size that will meet your requirements.
Find out what you can accommodate on your property. Make a list of what you will be putting inside, such as patio furniture, outdoor grill, bikes, etc. If it will be used as a work place, make sure to leave room to move around comfortably. You will also need to add lighting. If you are going to be using this space as a small workshop you well want to place extra attention to the location you pick. Keep in mind that south facing windows will bring in very nice sunlight, but may also produce to much heat. The most common designs to choose from will be the barn style, gable roof, lean to, salt box, and the hip roof. A gable shed has two even roofs that join together to form a triangle. The barn style will have a roof with two sloped pitches on both sides giving it a barn appearance. A lean to has only one slope from front to back. The hip style shed has four slopes on each direction of the roof. Storage shed Kits can be purchased in a wide range of materials. For low maintenance a vinyl shed can be ideal. Some of the advantages of having vinyl is that it will not rot like wood, or rust like metal. Wood sheds are very sturdy and can handle heavy loads such as snow. You can as well match a wood shed to your home by painting it and adding shingles. If you are on a budget or simply don't want to spend to much a metal shed can be the most affordable. When buying a metal shed, make sure it carries a warranty against rust. By doing some basic maintenance these sheds can last a very long time.
You can go many ways to have a pergola in your home. You can either build one by buying all the lumber and hardware, buying a kit and assembling it, or hire a contractor to build one for you.
If you decide you want to build one the best way to go about this is by following plans. You can find pergola plans here at www.diywwplans.com construction website, or by doing a search.
The structure of a pergola is very basic and can most of the times can be constructed by anyone who is handy with tools. You will need to plan out this project from the beginning to avoid any mistakes.
Begin by locating a suitable location and measuring the area. Most times pergolas are built on top of existing patios or decks. Next get an idea of what you want the design to look like and take notes to make your plans.
The best way to go about building your own pergola will be by purchasing plans you can download. You can find these online in PDF format. The plans you buy will make it easy to build as it will include a material list and show you how to assemble it.
If you will be adding a shed to your home there are some factors to consider before you begin. A very important factor will be the regulations and permits that may need to be obtained. Check with the zoning department to find out any requirements before you begin construction. The next factor to determine will be to build it yourself, buy a kit, or have a company do all the construction. If you will be building it by yourself and you are a first timer it is important to acquire shed construction plans to avoid costly mistakes. See the shed construction plans from http://www.diygardenplans.net/ with full details and drawings, great for first time builders.
Foundations for sheds can be built out of wood or concrete. A wood foundation will be easier and will allow the shed to be moved if required. A wood foundation is usually built using pressure treated 2×6 lumber. The foundation will usually sit on gravel to prevent moisture.
The walls are usually built using 2×4 lumbers just like many of the homes. The wall studs can be spaced 16 to 24 inches apart. The construction of the wall frame can be done on the ground, and then lifted into place with some help. When all the walls are secured in place you can add the siding. There are many different types of siding follow the instructions for installing the siding you have chosen.
There are many types of roof designs that will determine the look and functionality of the shed. The most common are the gable and the gambrel. The construction of the shed is built using 2×4 or 2×6 lumbers. This is the most difficult part of the entire construction. It is advised to follow shed blueprints if you have no prior experience.
If you want to build a shed the right way you must follow blueprints. Plans for the construction of sheds are available online, begin here. The blueprints will give you all the measurements for all the parts. The most important and probably the hardest part is the assembly of the truss. If you have your blueprints all the details for the length and angle cuts of the rafters will be drawn out for you.
Bluebirds are beautiful birds to have in any home. Over the past years the bluebird population has been declining in the United States. Some of the reasons for the decline are because of new development that takes away their homes. Other reasons include the use of pesticides and global warming. By building bird houses and putting them in your home you give them an opportunity to nest and populate.
It is very important to find the right location otherwise the birds will not take habitat. There are several factors to consider when choosing a location. The bird house should be in an area were predators will not get to it. Also choose a location that is quite and does not have so much traffic.
Building bird houses can be a great hobby. Getting your children to participate will also have many benefits. You can find many sources for bird house plans online.
When the birds take habitat in their new home you will be able to enjoy watching the birds raise their family.


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The 59th annual Miss Kinston-Lenoir County and Kinston-Lenoir County's Outstanding Teen event will be held Saturday night, presenting a evening themed "Artistry in Motion."
The scholarship program will take place at 7 p.m. in the Grainger-Hill Performing Arts Center. It is sponsored by the Miss Kinston-Lenoir County Pageant Association, with Jessica Barwick Murphy as executive director.
Arlie Honeycutt, reigning Miss North Carolina and former Miss Kinston-Lenoir County, will be the mistress of ceremonies and also will entertain.
Other entertainers will include Angie Daniels Tucker, 2000 Miss Kinston-Lenoir County; Aliza Matthews, Miss North Carolina's Carolina Princess; Jayme Stroud, current Miss Kinston-Lenoir County; Teigha Beth Bailey, current Kinston-Lenoir County's Outstanding Teen; and Sandra Fisher, among others.
Six young women, ranging in age from 17 to 23, will vie for the title of Miss Kinston-Lenoir County 2013. Five contestants, ages 14 to 16, will compete for the title of Kinston-Lenoir County's Outstanding Teen 2013.
The Miss contestants will compete in lifestyle and fitness in swimsuit, talent, evening wear and onstage question categories. The Outstanding Teen contestants will be judged in lifestyle and fitness in sportswear, talent, evening wear and onstage question categories.
The winners in each competition will participate in the state program in June in Raleigh.
Miss Kinston-Lenoir County Contestants
Juannette Roche, 22
Daughter of Lendell & Ann Sutton
Elizabeth City State University
Jessica Carter, 19
Daughter of David & Donna Carter
Sheila Stringfield, 20
Daughter of Thelton & Scouwnyuier Stringfield
Allison Humphrey, 17
Daughter of Chris & Rhonda Humphrey
Corinth-Holders High School
Maggie Nelms, 23
Daughter of Cy & Cathy Nelms
Lucretia Smith, 23
Daughter Atkinson Smith Jr.
Kinston-Lenoir County Outstanding Teen Contestants
Madeline Howard, 16
Daughter of Angie Howard & Kim Howard
South Lenoir High School
Anna Crawford, 16
Daughter of Jeff Fordham & Emily Crawford
South Lenoir High School
Chasity Carraway, 15
Daughter of Crystal Cummings & Lee Carraway
Arendell Parrott Academy
Hannah Hill, 15
Daughter of Steve & Michelle Hill
South Lenoir High School
Mackenzie Sasnett, 14
Daughter of Steven & Michelle Sasnett
South Lenoir High School
Miss Kinston-Lenoir County, Outstanding Teen Pageant
7 p.m. Saturday
Grainger Hill Performing Arts Center
300 Park Ave.
Tickets: $15 at door, program books $5
Info: 252-468-4445 or email@example.com
Miss Kinston-Lenoir County Contestants
Juannette Roche
Jessica Carter
Sheila Stringfield
Allison Humphrey
Maggie Nelms
Lucretia Smith
Outstanding Teen Contestants
Madeline Howard
Anna Crawford
Chasity Carraway
Hannah Hill
Mackenzie Sasnett


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Who doesn't love the Fourth of July? It's a weekend for block parties, barbeques, belly-flops in the pool and parades—all best when enjoyed with friends and family, and even better when you have the day off to celebrate with your pets! Have fun, but remember that certain traditional Independence Day activities might not be so fun, or so healthy, for the four-legged members of your household: yes, we're talking about fireworks.
Fireworks are loud, and the crowds that go to see them can be scary, too. Animal shelters nationwide are flooded with runaway pets on the Fourth; studies show that nearly one in five lost pets went missing because they were fleeing the sound of fireworks or other loud noises. Losing a pet is not only heartbreaking, it's also very dangerous for the animal, especially if he or she ends up roaming busy streets.
The best way to keep your pets safe is to make sure they don't go missing in the first place: Please resist the urge to take your pets to go see fireworks. Instead, keep them safe from the noise in a quiet, sheltered and escape-proof area at home. Double check leashes and collars and make sure your pet's ID tag is up to date. Be mindful when opening outside doors. And if the unthinkable does happen, the ASPCA's new app is here to help: Utilizing the latest field research, this free tool provides users with an individual search plan based on their pet's behavior and individual circumstances so they can search quickly and effectively to recover their lost pet.
Please read the rest of our advice for a safe and festive Fourth!
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I make sure all 3 of my sweet pups are indoors. Two of them startle easily, so they immediately head for our laps, and then I'll call the 3rd one down for some extra cuddles too.
Yes ! I have four dogs, 2 poodles (10 pounds) 1 Yorkie (4 pounds) and 1 Maltese (four pounds) They all get scared when they hear the fire work, especially the smallest one, the Yorkie, I hold him immediately and pat him or I put him in a quilted closed space that we have to soften the noise of fireworks instead!
I always pray for lots of rain on the 4th of July. Our idiot neighbors let off firecrackers for hours and it freaks out our dog and also is very bad for all the wildlife. We put on a movie, keep our outdoor lights off so the wildlife feel they have a safe place, and give our dog some lavendar oil topically on his fur - a dab or two - and also give him valerian internally for calming. There are many natural calming supplements around now. We just wait for the stupidity to finish and stay close. We never go out now because it is too traumatizing for the dog and even for the cat.
Our 90 pound German Shepherd has become terrified of fireworks and thunder storms as she has aged. Around the 4th (and during thunderstorms) we noticed that she was "hiding" in one of our bathrooms in the center of the house, so we moved one of her beds there and now turn on the exhaust fan for her. The constant humming from the fan helps to drown out the sounds and makes her "safe place" feel even safer for her. She comes out whenever she's ready.
I have a flier that was given to me when I went to a county anniversary in Stafford,VA
It talks about the 4th festivities. In the lower part of the flier it says
NO alcholic beverages-No Sparklers, No Grills
Dogs must be on leashes, WTF are they that clueless??
Sponcered by
City of Fredericksburg
Stafford County
Lavender essential oils just a little on their ears and muzzle where they can smell it will calm them down. Also Young Living Essential Oils makes an oil blend called Peace and Calming that works wonders. I have used it on horses to settle them down. It really works. Use caution using oils on your feline friends as they are much more sensitive to the smells.
I have one cat that is terrified by all the noise. Her little paws and toe pads get all sweaty because she's so scared. A true scaredy cat... I make sure that she is indoors with me during all the excitement. She usually burrows under the covers for extra protection.


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If you eat you should watch this, otherwise its not really that important or interesting. Food Inc exposes the factory farm model of modern agri-business in all its glorious issues. From GMO (you are a guinea pig in biggest experiment in human history), to factory farms, animal welfare to workers rights…Its all a bit overwhelming, really.
But ignorance is NOT bliss, when it comes to what we are eating. It wont go away till we make more informed decisions on what we eat. As many have stated, we vote for what type of agricultural system we support every time we lift a fork to our mouths. Yes eating is a nutritional act, but is is also an economic, and political one as well. What we buy to eat determines our health, the health of our enviornment, our political policies, and drives the economy as well.
And of course, since your at GZ, you know our view. Eating is also a spiritual act, because there is no more intimate way we interact with our world than food. And what we eat affects our spiritual progression towards the Divine.
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|Nov 14, 2012, 05:28 PM
And then there were 2: Need to hear from someone who chose MBA > Zenbook Prime please
I have a 4 year old asus eee netbook (single core atom processor! ) that is on its last legs and needs to be replaced.
I've narrowed my choices down to 2 different options:
1) 13 inch macbook air (4gb ram, 128ssd, i5)
2) 1080p zenbook prime (4gb ram, 128 ssd, i5)
I am sure this decision has come up before for some members here and I'm not so much looking for someone to say to me "well whats better for you?" since both machines could work for me. I would really like to hear your opinions on why you chose the macbook air over the zenbook prime and its 1080p IPS display besides just the obvious "well it runs OSX instead of Windows"
Thank you so much for your help. It's a big money decision for me as I'm a student and could really use your expertise.
|Nov 14, 2012, 07:10 PM
I chose the MBA over the Zenbook Prime and other ultrabooks actually. I purchased an ultrabook and ended up returning it a few days later. I would consider purchasing Mac laptops solely for the trackpad and Mission Control when it comes down to it, but a few other things impacted my decision:
I have to say it again. Mission Control and the trackpad on Mac laptops make me literally twice as fast and productive. I really can't live without it at this point.
2012 MBA has greater than 7 hours battery life compared to the advertised 5 on the Zenbook Prime.
The computer you linked is running Windows 7, and, if you choose to upgrade to Windows 8, lack a touchscreen. A touchscreen really does help Windows 8's usability.
The iLife sweet that comes with OSX handles all of my media needs very well. It's an extra step to get the software similar to iMovie, iPhoto, etc on the Zenbook Prime.
Those are a few of the reasons why I chose the MBA. Unless you absolutely have to have Windows, which you can load on the MBA anyway, I would definitely choose the Air. I'm 100 times happier with my air than I was with my ultrabook. I'm a student as well and that extra 2 hours of battery life makes a pretty big difference when you're in the library away from an outlet trying to get a project done.
|Nov 14, 2012, 07:13 PM
I moved past Windows several years ago and *never* looked back. Hardware is the secondary issue for me. The operating system is my first concern. So I would (and have) select the MacBook.
Daily Driver - 2.3g Ci7 15" rMBP, 16g, 512gb
Travelers iPhone6 64g/iPad Air 32g
Server - 2.3g Ci5 Mac Mini, 8g, 500g/2t, OSX Server
|Nov 14, 2012, 08:33 PM
I have been considering fro some time the move from Windows to OS X and have done a lot of experimentation and reading... the latest test that I have run is running Windows 8 in a VM to get the feel of what it would be like to run Windows application in OS X.
I have spent a fair amount of time familiarizing myself with Oracles' VirtualBox which admittedly is not as popular as either VMFusion or Parallels but it is free for an indefinite period...I think it is sufficient to give the user the experience that one would have running a VM.
To me the bottom line is that one needs to pick the right tool for the job and to the extent that i) one needs to run Windows apps ii) one does not want to invest the energy and time to really learn and tweak a VM [and it does take some time] and iii) one does want the sometime aggravation of a VM and iv0 one does want to be concerned about HFS+ versus NTFS and the need to purchase MacDrive or the like then simply said....get a Windows machine.
To me there is an exception to the above rule and that is the hobby / fun / mental challenge of tackling the above which might still lead me to get a Mac but the experience with running either W7 or W8 has tempered that somewhat and, unlike others here, I do need a Windows environment for some apps.
With respect to what ultrabook is best I would wait for the Samsung Series WQHD which looks fantastic both in appearance and spec wise.
|Nov 14, 2012, 09:02 PM
Well, I am as well in search of an ultrabook. Perhaps the two contenders that pop on everybody's mind is the MacBook Air and the Zenbook Prime, as they appear to be the flagship models of ultraportables. I don't own any of them, but I have done some research on the subject and perhaps I can help you.
I also have some knowledge on the subject as an owner, because I have a 13-inch white MacBook, and my sister has a 13-inch Zenbook (the first generation, not the Prime).
I am not a student anymore but, like you, I have my own budget constrains. A laptop in Brazil costs a lot of money due to taxes (the cheapest 13-inch MacBook Air will cost US$ 2,500, so you have an idea) and there is not really a market for second-hand products in which I could sell my laptop if I don't like it, so the choice has to be wise.
The MacBook Air and the Zenbook Prime each have their own advantages and disadvantages. The first thing you should have in mind is that MacBook Air comes with OS X and the Zenbook comes with Windows installed. Do you have any preference? You may install Windows on the MacBook Air, but you'll have to buy a separate Windows license, and that will cost you some money. In addition, remember that you'll have only 128 GB of storage, so installing two operating systems may eat a lot of your precious disk space. Finally, if you intend to run Windows on a virtual machine (through Parallels, for instance), remember that you'll only have 4 GB of RAM. While that may be enough for one operating system, it may be too low for running two of them simultaneously (and that difference will become higher next year, when Apple releases a new version of OS X which may well eat more memory to run).
Processor, memory and SSD should be quite similar.
The screen in the Zenbook Prime, however, is so much better. It has an IPS screen which is very bright, and it has a 1920x1080 resolution (a large work area). That's perhaps my favorite thing on the Zenbook. The first-gen Zenbook has a nice TN screen with a resolution of 1600x900, but the screen in the Prime is said to be one of the best in all Windows laptops. The MacBook Air has a TN screen with a 1440x900 resolution. The screen looks good, but pales in comparison with the Zenbook. In addition, the font rendering technology used by OS X makes fonts less sharp than under Windows, so lower resolutions are more noticeable.
I haven't tested the keyboard in the Zenbook Prime. The keyboard in the first-generation Zenbook is the worst part of it, with low key travel and not so good tactile feedback. The keyboard in the MacBook Air is better (although it is not so good as the one found in the MacBook Pros). However, I've learned that the keyboard in the Zenbook Prime is much improved, and that it should match the Air in this respect.
Trackpad in the first-gen Zenbook is OK, I don't know if the Prime has improved in this respect. Perhaps under Windows 8 it behaves better. Trackpad in the MacBook Air is, of course, much better, as it support for multi-touch gestures is amazing. Windows 8 may bring some of this to PCs as well.
People say battery life is better in the MacBook Air. I guess that this is due to OS X in particular, which saves battery in comparison to Windows. If both systems are running Windows, battery life will be very similar. I've seen some comparisons on this respect. The same applies to performance: big performance differences is due to the OS, and not to intrinsic quality of hardware (perhaps there is some difference in the speed of SSDs, but that's it).
If I were between these two laptops, I would choose the Zenbook Prime, definitely. It has a much better screen, and the large work area it provides would be of great use for me to boost my performance. If I were to buy a Mac, however, I would either buy the MacBook Pro with a retina display (which has a killer screen, of course, but costs a lot more), or I would wait for a possible release of a refreshed MacBook Air next year. I wouldn't buy the MacBook Air right now, as its design dates from 2010 and is currently being challenged by several ultrabooks out there.
These comparisons may help you out:
See also these reviews, they look some of the best and most complete I've seen:
15-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz (early 2013) | 13-inch MacBook 2.4 GHz (early 2008) | 32 GB new iPad wi-fi + cellular | 16 GB iPhone 5s | 16 GB iPhone 5
|Nov 15, 2012, 01:22 AM
|Nov 15, 2012, 01:51 AM
Because for another 100, u get an object of desire by the world over. You get the genuine article, the one that people go ohhh and ahhh. A MERCEDES! So yes there is some right-brain involved.
If you just shop by the numbers, well that's easy enough, anybody can do that.
Oh BTW I missed your bold mention of the IPS screen. Fortunately my eyes are getting bad so I can't tell the difference. But if it does to you and it's a priority for u, then obviously the ASUS is 4ru.
P.s. if you are interested to run Win8 at all, it seems, a touch screen is mandatory.
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|Nov 15, 2012, 01:55 AM
If I were in the market to replace my 2010 13" MBA, I would also wait to see what the MBA refresh looks like (especially retina screen). But then I've already bought inot the OS X 'ecosystem', and I really couldn't go back to Windows!
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|Nov 15, 2012, 02:15 AM
Problem with bigger screens is that they suck power. The more resolution, the more horsepower you need to drive a screen, which slows things down.
The good thing about the Mac Air, is that it is so beautifully built, and its beautiful to use. And that is not a Mac OS X - its the hardware. The touch pad is a world apart, and that is something you use all the time. Like - all the time. Its such a basic difference, its weird that Apple have been allowed to have such a huge advantage. Same too with the keyboard.
But if you prefer an external mouse on a notebook, then the Asus comes more into the picture.
The issue with Mac Airs, is that if you upgrade them heaps, they loose their great value. Although the 8GB of Ram is a mandatory upgrade. Not so sure about going up to 256 SSD though ... if you can handle an external mini USB-3 drive, then that might be more valuable. But looking at them in the shop - yeh, they have heaps of appeal. But in the real world, they are not there yet.
Curious the previous user likes the Mac Pro 13" Retina. Fact is there's not enough horsepower to drive those screens, they have to many pixels. The next generation will be the one to consider.
Incidentally, the Mac Air's screen, although not as bright, is still very good and it has more anti-glare in it than other Apple 13" notebook displays.
Also, Asus are not over engineered. Apple notebooks are. And using alloy in the body work is far from what Apple do - they use a special alloy that they have a unique source of, and they mill it from a blank piece. The milling increases the strength of the alloy expotentially, providing a superior product from other technologies.
Someone posted some reviews. CNet's from this month, has comparison charts - the Air won easily the key comparisons, and was with small margins in the one's it did not win. http://www.cnet.com/laptops/asus-zen...5372459-2.html
And consider depreciation - the Air's don't fall in value very much at all, and when compared to Asus etc, they are much cheaper to buy, if one considers the spectacular fall in value that an Asus carries.
So if you are happy to buy the Asus, buy one second hand, they are so much much cheaper. If you dare.
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|Nov 15, 2012, 03:55 AM
I got a Mac because it runs OSX. The idea was to get away from Windows. So no Zenbook would ever entice me no matter what the hardware specs were.
|Nov 15, 2012, 08:43 AM
For running Windows 8, a touch screen is desirable. But you can live without it, for sure. A nice multi-touch trackpad would be welcome, though, and I guess trackpad drivers have been enhanced for use with Windows 8. I don't know, however, how Zenbook Prime (or MacBook Air) behaves under Windows 8 because I haven't tested either.
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|Nov 15, 2012, 09:06 AM
As for horsepower, the integrated video card used by Intel in Ivy Bridge processors (the HD 4000) is more than enough to handle either 1440x900 or 1920x1080 resolutions, so, in any case, the laptop will not suffer from slowdowns. Of course the 1920x1080 screen sucks more horsepower, but the difference will be negligible with the HD 4000. It can even handle the 2560x1600 resolution of the 13-inch MacBook Air with a retina display (although, in that case, a better video card would be desirable). Be aware, however, that you won't be able to play games with your MacBook Air/Zenbook Prime, because they are not meant to, and the video card is not powerful enough.
The next generation will be equipped with Haswell, which will bring a much faster video card. It will certainly have more than enough horsepower to drive such high resolutions without gripe.
The bottom line is that there certainly is some debate on whether the integrated video card is enough to handle 2560x1600. But, if you're not considering the 13-inch MacBook Pro with a retina display, the HD 4000 is more than enough to run either 1440x900 or 1920x1080, unless you have some specific graphic needs.
Go to a store, look at them side-by-side, test the screen, the speakers, the keyboard and the trackpad and choose the one that feels better for you. This real-world experience is very important.
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|Nov 15, 2012, 11:10 AM
If the Zenbook had 8GB RAM, I'd probably have preferred it.
|Nov 15, 2012, 12:12 PM
I looked at the Zenbook at BB, and it's pretty impressive, not quite the build quality of the Air, but the trackpad is the best I've seen on a Win machine, and the IPS screen has the Air beat in display quality.
I would choose whichever laptop allows you to run the Apps you need most. For me, I like the Air for the stability of OSX, the trackpad, and the Apple ecosystem and run VMWare Fusion/Win7 for Win apps such as Excel that run best in Win.
|Nov 15, 2012, 12:14 PM
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|Nov 15, 2012, 12:56 PM
Have u seen all those Win8 Ads? They always show sum1 playing with the touchscreen. Read all the Win8 reviews, they ALL say if you have a traditional KBD and mouse only, it's not going to be pretty.
Live without it... that's the whole point of Win8. Wo a touch screen, may as well stay with Win7, very capable still.
Trackpad for Win8... First off, not until I got my Air I understood why it's so much fricking bigger than anybody's else, u need the real estate to interface with the whole screen properly. The people who are running Win8 on their Mac are keeping quiet how it's working for them.
|Nov 15, 2012, 01:12 PM
I've just re invested in a Windows PC and I do love Win7 (only used Vista in the past) but I still boot my Mac up and smile - OSX is just beautifully simple and functional. For a laptop on the go I'd pick a Mac every time. For the media and gaming beast for the living room, the Alienware far surpasses any Mac machine.
Swings and roundabouts. Once you go to OSX (especially on a portable device) you won't go back. It's so well thought out.
Good luck with whichever choice you make
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|Nov 15, 2012, 01:15 PM
|Nov 15, 2012, 01:34 PM
|Nov 15, 2012, 01:43 PM
BTW, there is a Zenbook Prime with touch-screen functionality. However, I don't know if it's already for sale in the U.S.
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|Nov 15, 2012, 02:08 PM
- an ultraportable (13.3" max) with decent build quality
- A screen better than the very old 1366x768
- At least intel i5
I'll be using it almost exclusively for C++ software development, using GCC or Clang. So far I've been doing that only on Linux, but I see colleagues using OSX with MacPorts without any hassle. The laptop is only for use during travel and the daily commute, at work and at home I have access to more powerful machines. For now, it seems that the best fit is the MBA, and it even happens to be the cheapest machine that meets all my requirements.
|Nov 15, 2012, 02:10 PM
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|Nov 2, 2012, 09:01 AM
Wow! People! I apologize for all the spelling errors in my previous post! (Also for all the exclamation's in this post!). I'm trying to figure out the best way to make the mini headless. How to be able to wake it from another device. For some reason my other mini didn't see my HTPC mini and kinda still doesn't it sees some files but not the external drive plugged into it (the one with the tv shows and movies).... I've set it up to screen share and that's ok, but I can't wake it from sleep that way. Same thing with that keyboard sharing app, transport. What to do?
|Nov 4, 2012, 04:20 PM
How's the MAC mini doing?
Hi Irmat,
I wanted to know how are things going with your MAC mini? I am in a similar boat looking at building - but really worried that I will build too beefy of a machine and noise, heat, etc. will be more of an issue. Would like your real world experience now on the two MAC mini options available for a HTPC. I will be running XBMC, couchpotato, SABnzbd, Sick Beard. And basically do the following (from XBMC forum group #6).
HDTV possess HDMI ports
want to play SD movies (DivX, XviD)
want to play DVD movies
want to play 720P movies
want to play 1080P movies
want to stream 1080P Hulu content
want to stream 1080P Netflix movies (Windows only - so I will probably just use the PS3 for this)
want to Bistream HD-Audio
Thank you!
|Nov 4, 2012, 04:29 PM
Let me put it this way, I had a movie playing in 1080p on my tv, while streaming to a tv in another room to a roku (bought this when I picked up the mini), two iPads and my iPhone..... Never heard the fan. I put my head near the mini and couldn't hear the fan. Today was the first time I heard the fan cause I had the mini convert a DVD to mkv for my daughter.
I would love to hear from you regarding XBMC, couchpotato, SABnzbd, Sick Beard. I don't know much about usenet and setting it up. Curious, wouldn't mind trying it.
|Nov 4, 2012, 07:48 PM
HTPC w/Sick Beard, CouchPotato and SABnzbd
I'll try to hit the highlights.
Basically you signup for a Usenet service. After many days reading I landed on using https://usenetserver.com/en/index.ph...expid=655196-5 this is a great site that explains newsgroups and the nzb file - an xml file that acts much like a torrent file - http://www.newsgroupservers.net/. If you look on that last link you should fine a link to subscribe to the usenetserver for $10/month.
If you are not familiar with newsgroups at all a little reading will go a long way. The biggest advantage I've found is that they are safe, secure and you get great quality.
Once you've subscribed a few additional things are needed as the usenetserver only provides the service much like an Internet Service Provider only provides the Internet services you pay for. To get access (upload/download/search, etc.) we need two items.
1) A site that indexes public newsgroups (e.g. NZBMatrix, Newzbin2.es, etc. - these sites are a one-time lifetime subscription for VIP services, which is around $10 - free sites exist too, but don't have some features that could make the experience better)
2) An application that can import .nzb files, download, extract, etc. the file you are requesting (for MAC Unison - Windows has NewsLeecher - many more apps for both MAC and Windows but these seem to be the most popular - around $20 - $30 depending on OS one-time charge). However, SABnzbd is free and is a newsreader as well. The difference with SABnzbd is it is a bit more involved to setup and utilizes Sick Beard and CouchPotato for a total solution/experience.
I recommend going here - http://www.totalhtpc.com/the-complet...nd-headphones/ and clicking on the ultimate Usenet guide link, which is a .PDF providing instructions on setup (I haven't tried headphones).
Installing SABnzbd and CouchPotato is straight forward .dmg installers. With SickBeard a little more is involved (python, cheetah and git). It still only takes five minutes or so to install - so not difficult at all. So just a little overview of all three.
SickBeard is in my terms a PVR. With SickBeard (once configured with the Usenet credentials and indexing sites) you can search for any TV show. For example I have Person Of Interest as I show I want it to find among many others. It will find the shows I want and all subsequent episodes - much like a DVR as it downloads the shows automatically once available, which is minutes after the show has aired. CouchPotato does the same but for movies vs. TV shows. They both search the Usenet servers and indexing sites for nzb files. They send those .nzb files to SABnzbd to download. SABnzbd then downloads, extracts, and confirms the health of the download and will update XBMC or PLEX. When it's setup it takes all the pain out of searching index sites and within newsreader clients for files. SABnzbd will extract .rar and create the .mkv file for you. For me it truly makes the HTPC experience real - one that you could cut the cable or satellite completely out (so you don't need to get Unison for the functionality we're speaking about here).
Today I use my Macbook pro for my HTPC, which isn't practical. I have plex media server running on my iMac - so I want to get a dedicated machine now with the amount of use XBMC and PLEX are getting.
Hope that helps! And thank you for the update!
|Nov 4, 2012, 09:47 PM
|Nov 6, 2012, 09:32 AM
I was initially using my 2008 MacBook as a Plex server. I use my 42" HDTV as the main screen at 1080p and a yamaha receiver/sound setup for 5.1. It worked fine and full bitrate BD rips (no compression) played back without issue as long as they were on the local HDD. This is a C2D 2Ghz model with 4GB of RAM. Also, the 2008 model only supported video over mDP/HDMI so audio was over optical (compressed). Files on external disks (USB2) played back well for the most part but, high bitrate rips such as The Incredibles stuttered unless I compressed them.
I have now upgraded the HTPC to a 2012 Mac Mini - I went with the entry level model with a 2.5Ghz Core i5 and 4GB RAM. This model has a significantly faster CPU and moderately faster GPU and supports USB3 now. For clarification the external HDD's I have are all USB3 but, were running in USB2 mode on the old Mac. Playing back the same Incredibles BD rip off of the same external disk (in USB3 mode now) plays back with no issues on the new Mac Mini. It also supports audio over HDMI as opposed to the old Mac so, the audio is the uncompressed DTS HDMA which is much improved.
Overall my experience with the 2012 Mac Mini as a HTPC has been excellent: It is a near silent PC, has very small physical profile, a solid number of ports for connections and the IR receiver works from a pretty wide angle. Compared to the MacBook I was using it boots a little faster and seems to respond a little quicker. Fast forwarding and scanning through a movie during playback responds quicker as you would expect on the new Maci and the Plex library itself seems to load a little faster. I plays back all of the files I have thrown at it without stutter whether on the local disk or an external HDD and playback quality for audio has improved since I can now use HDMI and uncompressed sound.
Very impressed with it as a £499 HTPC box
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|Nov 8, 2012, 12:20 PM
Introducing an Apple TV into the mix
This thread is really helpful - thanks.
My proposed setup is along the same lines ie using mac mini as a server running plex media server, hooked up to a NAS where all the media is stored. I am proposing to leave all of that hardware upstairs in the study, with the TV in the lounge downstairs hooked up to my apple TV with the apple TV (jail broken) running plex as a client.
Can any of you see a downside to this setup (ie using the plex client on apple TV rather than connecting the mac mini directly to the TV)?
Btw, using the harmony remote with apple tv (including plex) is really straight forward - I think that getting the remote to work with the Mac mini is definitely doable quite a bit of work to get working smoothly/correctly.
|Nov 9, 2012, 05:10 PM
I'm replacing boxee boxes in the kids room and mine. I'm loving plex but I miss navi-x, AirPlay (ironic), and the ability to send Internet videos to my queue for later.
|Nov 9, 2012, 07:02 PM
|Nov 9, 2012, 08:14 PM
|Nov 10, 2012, 08:17 AM
Last night I had some time to futz around with my mini and plex in particular. I finally installed unsupported plug-ins and was able to download some great plug-ins! TOTAL GAME CHANGER! I'm not going to get into it, I'm going to assume its fight club rules "first rule of fight club........"
Also someone told me I can wake up the mini with the ir...... Not true. I've just let it stay awake and put the screen and hdd's to sleep. I'm using splash top to vnc in the mini and make changes as needed. Also to access the external hdd's on my HTPC mini I look through finder using //smb. Works great. Things are starting to really click. If the mini is just playing a movie (my mini is both server/client) all is great, I don't hear it at all. The only time I have heard the fans is late at night when all are asleep, the volume is low and I'm streaming to an iPad.
|Nov 12, 2012, 08:48 AM
For surround sound I did not need to install any special drivers or anything. I have the standard drivers pre-installed on the Mac and the soundflower pack for decoding on Plex when off-network.
As far as my standard viewing setup, i am in room and watching via the Plex app on the Mac Mini itself (also the Plex host). I am simply passing the signal through from the Mac to the receiver over HDMI. The Yamaha DXP 7 series decodes the DTS-HDMA signal so for clarification, the Mac isn't doing any transcoding or decoding on the audio, only handing it off to the receiver. Hope that helps
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|Nov 12, 2012, 10:41 AM
Can you please or PM specifics about what you have set up to do this?
|Nov 13, 2012, 09:30 AM
That's correct TrackZ - As far as I am aware, I am bitstreaming it from the Mac to the receiver. To be honest though, I'm not sure if its playing the core DTS track or the DTS HDMA stream. The receiver is showing DTS-HD on screen and I am selecting DTS-HDMA via the Plex audio menu but, you might be right and it could be playing the core DTS track and just mis-reporting it. To my ears the sound is "deeper" and sounds "fuller" than the DD 5.1 audio track but, the DTS core track is 5db louder by default I think so it may be tricking my ears). I did not check the transmitted bitrate to verify it is the HDMA stream.
I'll see if I can confirm this or not and post an update. Thanks.
Mac Mini 2.5 i5/4GB DDR3 RAM/500GB HDD, iPad Air, iPad Mini & iPhone5
|Nov 13, 2012, 01:03 PM
Might be overkill, but many options work well!
Hi all,
Thought I'd chime in. I used a 2007 Mac mini (1.83 GHz Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM with 3GB addressable) and Plex as a HTPC for 5 years. It was connected to the HDTV via a DVI to HDMI cable and to the home theater system via an optical TOSLINK cable. It worked great! Very quiet, with some external HDs for media storage. It also served as the central iTunes and iPhoto storage for our home.
It could handle 1080P MKV/MP4 decoding, and passed all audio types through just fine. It could encode too, but that was certainly fairly slow. Transcoding was of course much better.
We recently moved, and switched to an AppleTV for the home theater, with the Mac mini tucked away in the office on the other side of the house as the server. Everything still works great for media, streaming over 802.11n via Airport Express can handle 1080P just fine, although the mini is getting long-in-tooth for iPhoto and general use (and it can't run Mountain Lion or future OS updates). Once the new iMacs are out and benchmarked, we'll decide between the new Mac mini or iMac to replace it.
So to the OP, I'd say any Mac mini, new or from 2007 and beyond, should handle everything just fine as a HTPC. If you're looking to get the additional benefit of a DVR, know that by law all cable providers are required to provide you a STB with active FireWire port when asked. Depending on your provider, this will allow you to at least record unencrypted broadcast channels in HD. If they are lax, you can also record many other cable HD channels. When I was living in NYC years ago TWC there didn't encode HBO HD, so it was a great way to legally record the HD movies I was paying to have access to. See this blog for detailed instructions or just use FireRecord to do so. I'm not sure if the same rule applies to satellite providers. Otherwise, there are sorts of products from people like Elgato to record various inputs to the Mac mini HTPC.
Lastly, if you already have a Mac that can work as a media server tucked away in a closet somewhere, an Apple TV is a very affordable way to get your content to every TV in your house and also offers some other fun things like Apple's random programming (the annual iTunes Festival, keynotes, etc.) and using it for AirPlay if you have iOS devices. A HTPC does offer more options for media types and other uses, but if you're in a fairly iOS/OS X household already it's easy to get a "convert-everything-to-MP4" workflow and with the newer feature of OS X AirPlay you can get the other streaming content Plex and Boxee support onto the Apple TV.
If you have an older Mac (depending on when in 2011 you bought your Mac mini server determines if Mountain Lion's AirPlay feature works based on a hardware requirement for Apple's implementation), AirParrot implements AirPlay in software/CPU. You might have to adjust the quality a little lower depending on what your Mac's CPU can handle. But they offer a trial version that streams for 10 mins and a license is only $9.99. I've used it with my MacBook Pro 2009 to send HBO Go to my Apple TV and it works great.
Bottom line, any Mac from about 2007 and on should be able to handle being a HTPC for media storage, display, and torrent box. If you plan to record and encode media, then the faster the better. If you already have a 2011 Mac mini server somewhere in the house, you can also use Apple TV to share that media to all TVs inexpensively.
Good luck!
|Nov 16, 2012, 10:05 AM
Ok, confirmed on my Plex setup that it is only playing the DTS core track and not the HDMA lossless track (used "I" to verify bitrate during playback). So, TrackZ was correct and the receiver was simply mis reporting DTS as the DTS HD track. The root cause is that there are no drivers to support DTS lossless natively under OSX. This MKV (Incredibles) is a full bitrate BD rip with 5 audio tracks and caused skipping on the MacBook during playback - even with only the core DTS track. It no longer skips with the 2012 Mac Mini but, it is still not playing the DTS-HDMA lossless track natively. This is a big change I thought I was getting with the new Mac Mini but, it will not work in this way under OSX.
In order to find a workaround I checked the Plex forums and, as a test, I found the steps to convert the DTS-HDMA track to FLAC via eac3to. I did this and the FLAC track did playback without a problem. So, thanks to TrackZ for pointing this out - he's right, there aren't OSX drivers so DTS lossless is definitely not natively supported under OSX. Lossless will work but, it must be in LPCM or FLAC format.
As long as I have a workaround I am o.k. with this limitation personally but, it is a limitation you would not have to put up with under Windows
Mac Mini 2.5 i5/4GB DDR3 RAM/500GB HDD, iPad Air, iPad Mini & iPhone5
|Mar 19, 2013, 10:56 PM
bless you!
Irmat and all the other folks - thanks for the replies on this thread... although this has been dead for a few months, I was looking for a case for a HTPC build that looks sexy enough to be in the living room - found nothing but came across the mac mini route (don't know why I hadn't thought about it in the first place!)...
so after having read through this thread, I think i'm going to go ahead and just get the mac mini...
and, anyone have any updates on how things are working for you?
thanks again!
|Mar 20, 2013, 04:18 AM
Try to get a 2009 or a 2010 model. These can be equipped with BluRay drive and are fast enough for everything. If you get one for 300$, it is half price of a new one. And no HDMI issues.
|Mar 20, 2013, 05:50 AM
Various Mac Mini models will work with XBMC and Plex as suggested by other users. On OSX, you give up HD audio but that doesn't seem to be an issue for you. I think it is excellent that you can have a small footprint, a far more flexible unit than say - ATV and also if you decide use it for other purposes.
Though they are a small bit costly for what they are, check out the Mini Stacker over at OWC. It has the same footprint as the Mac Mini and can be stacked (recommend the empty unit and put in your own hard drive). This makes a very clean set up. (My preference is to put larger spacers between the two for heat dissipation.)
I have multiple units that can play media files - TV, blu ray player, Dune media player (excellent units but ugly menus), and my Mac Mini.
I say go with the Mini and enjoy it. While 4 gigs of RAM will work, go for 8 as you never know what other items you may add such as games or add on apps for Plex/XBMC. After the dust has cleared, look into MakeMKV as well as some add on large hard drive storage (directly attached or NAS).
IF later you decide to get back into more audio - Your Mini can run Windows or Linux and for XBMC/Plex, the HD audio WILL work with those OS's.
|Mar 20, 2013, 10:31 AM
I started this thread probably more for affirmation. I didn't need to be talked into buying a mini, i needed to be talked out of it.... that didn't happen..... good thing. I love the mini for htpc duties. i no longer have a surround sound system due to the kids and wife, so audio is not an issue i can address with any authority. my mini has the following duties: plex server/player, print server for ipads, bt server. i have not had the time to look into some things i would like to do (like to start doing usenet, couchpotato, sickbeard). I have a number of drives (all usb 3) directly plugged into the mini (hidden and out of the way).
I love having all my media and my kids stuff in one place and having it stream around the house. I will be watching the latest episode of top gear, while one child is on her ipad watching Hotel Transilvania, the other is watching Monster's inc in the living room Roku, and my wife is watching Girls on her ipad. all in hd, not a stutter amongst them, most of the time i don't hear the fans of the mini go off (my personal mini, 2011 model, the fan would spin up more often, this mini i have is the 2012 model.... overkill, maybe but it does the job effortlessly, which is kinda what you want). though i will say a few weeks back i had plex "sync" a season of Homeland.... transcoding made that fan go and i had it do this overnight, i'm in nyc and the htpc is in my bedroom... learned a valuable lesson.. no overnight transcoding.
I bought 16 gigs of ram, swapped the ram to my personal mini and took the 8gig in that and put it in the htps. plex menus now breeze through. tv show/movie icons refresh instantly. I don't regret it for a second. get 8gigs. worst case scenario, i take it and use it for something else..... it's a computer so it is very versatile and very stable (something i couldn't say about a windows pc). if plex stops working for me, i switch to xbmc or whatever else is out there. mac mini as an htpc is on the expensive side but I don't regret it. i am very happy with this setup. I came from Boxeebox (which i loved, but once they decided to go for the cable cutter crowd, i needed to find something else that would merge my personal media with the streaming media)
hope this helps in some way.
|Mar 20, 2013, 07:13 PM
Glad to hear it worked out. I'm not sure what your family did to your surround sound system, but you can get decent and affordable sound from a soundbar. I've been very happy with the Sony CT-150. I picked it up on sale for $200.
|Mar 21, 2013, 08:39 AM
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