TVServer vs MediaPortal1 (1 Viewer)

[BadMojoX]

Hello,
i've started to use MediaPortal1 just one week ago. Could anyone tell me please about the main differences between TVServer and MediaPortal1. I'am planning to use MediaPortal on a single PC, so i'am not sure that a need a server. Is the TVServer better?
Thanks

 

[Spragleknas]

TV-Engine 0.3/overview - MediaPortal Wiki Documentation

 

[lkuech]

Hi BadMojoX.

Do you plan to use Mediaportal on a dedicated HTPC. Or do you use this PC mainly for other things?
The only potential "disadvantage" of the TvServer is the need of a database service in the background... On a non dedicated system that might be annoying.
Beside that the TvService is already very stable and even on a single seat config the first choice (from my point of view).

CU
Lars

 

[Spragleknas]

I'd also like to add that some people using analogue TV-cards stick to TVE2 due to PQ. Worth mentioning: There is a bigger chance that your TV card is supported by TVE3 than TVE2