04-19-2014, 10:16 AM
Currently I have my media on an external HD hooked to a old mac mini (v3.1, built 10/2009) via FW. The mini then sends video directly to my TV, and sound to my AV amplifier. Everything is in iTunes and I'm running it through Plex on the Mini.
The mini is starting to act up and I want a solution ready to go if it dies.
Easiest, but costliest is another mini. I'm just wondering if I can recreate my setup with a Roku or ATV3. From what I'm reading - I would still need a computer running iTunes to act as the server for the ATV. So I don't gain anything with the ATV as I ould have to buy a mini to to be there server. I haven't found a straight forward answer to the Roku.
So what is my best option?
The mini is starting to act up and I want a solution ready to go if it dies.
Easiest, but costliest is another mini. I'm just wondering if I can recreate my setup with a Roku or ATV3. From what I'm reading - I would still need a computer running iTunes to act as the server for the ATV. So I don't gain anything with the ATV as I ould have to buy a mini to to be there server. I haven't found a straight forward answer to the Roku.
So what is my best option?