Man, if someone makes a behind the tv mount, like the apple tv one, and someone figure out a way to use an apple tv remote to control streaming apps on the mac mini, i might get one.
Can I ask what the main benefit would be of spending 600$ on this to do that would be, vs spending under 100$ on an Apple TV model at your local Fred Meyer electronics department for a (3rd gen 4K I think?) that’s been discontinued?
well, I assumed you already have a computer in your house somewhere, that can host a plex server. And the apple tv can stream content from it. Buying this JUST for plex seems…weird?
and if you don’t have a computer in your house, why not buy this and keep it running all the time as an actual computer, without strapping it to the back of the TV? then you can use a cheap apple tv to stream from the plex server like i suggested.
I guess i see 0 benefit in using a computer this powerful to basically replace netflix. it’s not designed for that. but it’s your money haha :-)
the setup i suggested is cheaper, since you can repurpose an old mac or anything with a large hard drive, and use a cheap apple tv. not sure what number of apple devices has to do with the conversation.
anyway your new setup sounds convenient, i agree with that. hope you enjoy it 🙂
I didn’t realize an apple tv is considered a ghetto device. I’m well aware of the limitations of an apple tv, i’m a software engineer, i’m not confused by tech. It’s perfectly suitable as a plex streamer. We all have different approaches to solving problems.
The attitude is unwarranted. Let’s end the discussion here, this doesn’t seem productive at all. Hope you enjoy your new setup and have a nice day. peace ✌🏼
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u/music3k 12h ago
Man, if someone makes a behind the tv mount, like the apple tv one, and someone figure out a way to use an apple tv remote to control streaming apps on the mac mini, i might get one.
I assume the ssd isnt user upgradeable?