- improving the DVD Player software so it doesn't crash if the DVD has a slight scratch.
- having a global control to increase the font & icon sizes so that applications can be comfortably viewed and controlled on a HD screen from typical TV viewing distances. A double of font & icon sizes would be about right as a starter.
- upgrading the inbuilt IR received to increase the range of IR commands possible. This would allow use of more sophisticated remotes and get around the 6-button limitation of the Apple Remote.
- increase HDD size to 2TB minimum.
- fix the problem with excessive noise from the optical drive when at high speed, or provide inbuilt utility to limit speed,
- make a Bluetooth Apple keyboard with inbuilt touchpad and scroll wheel emulation for zooming. The Logitech MediaBoard Pro comes close but doesn't have the Apple Command key.
This document documents our experiences setting up a Mac Mini 2010 as a Home Theatre PC. While the Mac does a lot "out of the box", it does require considerable tweaking to get a setup that works well.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Mac Mini Wish List
If Apple are serious about the Mac Mini being used as a Home Theatre PC they should consider adding or improving the following features:
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