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Question of the Day: Which South African brand or product do you wish would make a return?
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Windows or OSX
Here's one that works on both (I use the OSX version) -- the developer for this is very responsive and fixes issues typically in a few days after these are reported.
The application btw supports full AirPlay features including iPad and iPhone mirroring.
http://www.airserverapp.com/
You can also look at XMBC (media center app) which has extensions that now also support AirPlay -- it appears mirroring is still unsupported though http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=AirPlay
On OSX you can also try: http://www.reflectionapp.com/ works just as well as AirServerApp
If you use Linux, then I'd suggest you PM a user called Elimentals - if memory serves me correct he has in the past mentioned a few Airplay solutions for that too.
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True, AirPlay is built for WIFi.
In either case the IPad / IPhone needs a WIFI router to connect to a local network, your media center computer can in theory, with AirServer, be a wired connection (haven't tested this personally)
FYI, AirServerApp and Reflection both also support mirroring from OSX Mountain Lion (have tested this personally from my MBP and it works very well
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[)roi(];8231613 said:True, AirPlay is built for WIFi.
In either case the IPad / IPhone needs a WIFI router to connect to a local network, your media center computer with for example AirServer can however be a wired connection (haven't tested this personally)
FYI, AirServerApp and Reflection both also support mirroring from OSX Mountain Lion (have tested this personally from my MBP and it works very well
AppleTV really is the simplest and cheapest way of achieving that. It is a $99 device that uses the existing WiFi network and your existing Mac/PC with iTunes.
I agree, yet it's not the cheapest in SA sadly, too many shark retailers who sadly more than double the price...
Btw if you have multiple media center PCs / TVs it also can also be a very impractical option (I have 2, and hence AirServerApp was cheaper; 1 license covers 5 computers)
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[)roi(];8231793 said:
Yeah, there are some really bad sharks/importers in SA. But if you or someone you know is traveling abroad, pick one up.
Surely if you have two TV's, you will need 2 media center computers (Or how are you connecting them physically to your library)? In which case 2 AppleTV's is still easier (and cheaper and better looking)
Exactly I have two Mac Minis; clearly if you can afford it, it going to be the more superior option to an Apple TV (even considering the Firecore JB package).
In my case I already had the minis and only needed to add AirPlay; for someone who has neither, Apple TV is clearly the cheapest and best option (especially with Firecore)
Yet if you have an existing media center computer, then I believe the applications are the better option.
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Two Mac Mini's are undoubtedly better than two AppleTV's. And even remain stylish and quiet.
But it will cost considerably more than two AppleTV's.
But I do like your setup
I'd suggest looking at eBay or local for good second hand Intel minis, prices not too far off SA Apple TV prices.A fully fledged computer; e.g. OSX is pretty limitless in what you can do and works great with only the IR remote (I.e. simple to operate with a bit of simple AppleScript)...
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ajules
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I see Wildtwig are retailing the Apple TV2 for $126 incl shipping
Great price. All you need if you don't want 1080p.
casspir
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Does that include all costs I.e. local shipping, import tax / levies? If not you'd be safer buying it from stores that keep them on stock.
For example: http://megagraphix.co.za/accessories/apple-tv.html
Btw I generally would recommend avoiding them (blatant retail thieves); yet this price seems reasonable in the SA sense.
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The ATV2 can only output 720p (although it can accept 1080). Whether that is an issue is entirely up to your requirements. I, for one, won't be playing 1080p video in the foreseeable, even on a Full HD screen so it doesn't bother me.
Clearly you missed details of the last product update.
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipod/family/apple_tv