I like the pimp my airstream thread. Maybe we could get MTV to run a series on it.
I originally purchased our 16' 07 Bambi without the Video Upgrade package because $2k for a cheap lcd tv and some wiring seemed well overpriced. After much deliberation I decided to go for a mac mini to run all of the AV and run it through the existing Sony Stereo.
My configuration:
Mac Mini 2.0 GHZ 1MB. RAM
100GB HD
Bluetooth . Airport Wifi
Wireless keyboard/ mouse
Dell 20" LCD monitor (15lbs)
Elgato Hybrid USB TV tuner
Apple wireless remote
Blackberry 8830 (for wireless internet access through verizon when no wifi exists)
I originally considered a dedicated used mac mini for the trailer but settled on idea of dedicated LCD panel and new mac mini to run our home system which I could just take on the road which makes syncing much simpler. I use the mac mini as my primary home PVR with 750GB attached storage device and when we travel I pick a set of movies / recorded tv shows from our archive for the road and optionally bring the tv tuner.
The reason I went the mac mini route is because it can run all of our music, movies, TV and of course you can connect to the internet. Plus with the front row software and the wireless remote it is dirt simple to use which is important for my wife. Also - the Mac Mini doesn't use a ton of power between 25-100 watts depending on what you are doing and its small so it can be moved easiliy between the house and trailer.
I mounted the TV with the base plate ordered from airstream ($45) then added a peerless 19" articulating ($70 ebay) arm so we can watch tv in bed or from the couch. I mounted the mac mini below the TV using a (
H-Squared - Home) H Squared mount. The LCD is connected via the DVI port and the sound is run through the sony stereo (via the XA-300 switching device - included as part of the Airstream Audio upgrade)
I will post some photos.
Cheers
Doug
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