Xbian Review and Feedback

[ph3d]

Hi,

RasPi: Rev B 512Mb
Overclock settings: Xbian default and Turbo tested
Alpha 5 - Updated to latest version with Dual Audio Support (My main reason for testing)

Here is a list of issues I came across compared to being on Raspbmc where there is no issues that I have listed:

Plex plugin - Works ok if it is contacting a Windows Plex Server - Script Fails when attempting to contact a Linux Plex Server

Massive lag in home screen menu's experienced - tried to go to turbo overclocking but still did not make any change

Sync/Lag issues in TVCatchup Plugin and most other video plugins was experienced

Random reboots and crashes if I pressed a key too fast such as stop on a video then exit.

Random wireless drop outs reboot needed to reconnect - sometimes numerous reboots - zd1211-firmware / zydass 1211d usb dongle.

Sound possibly out by a few ms when using dual audio outputs - sounds like there is two tv's in the room almost synced but its enough to make it sound like there is a echo of some sort

Time it takes to draw the windows and then wait for the menu options to come available in xbian-config from programs menu is so slow! around 2 minutes before you can change any options!

I had to switch back to Raspbmc as the dual audio wasnt what I expected - I mean if the audio was perfect and what I wanted I could have possibly looked into these issues further but just dont have the time at the moment to keep the home family entertainment system down while testing and experiencing issues.

Things I liked - configuration screen was nice even though slow at coming up - pretty sure it came with fusion hub enabled and i loved the way the boot screen looked - sure there are many better things to come!

If there is any further feedback needed let me know - I am more than happy to look further into any issues - will just need to grab me a second sd card for playing with lol!

Keep up the good work!