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New Linux-based PVR from Sony: Cocoon

Posted by michael on Wednesday September 4, 2002 @01:58AM from the drm-not-mentioned-but-probably-present dept.

jivany writes "Linux based set-top box being offered by Sony that has a broadband internet connection and may offer the option of being programmed from a cell phone." Japan-only for now. There's an article in Japanese with assorted photos and screenshots.

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Re:Won't be in the US by numatrix · 2002-09-04 02:12 · Score: 3, Insightful

That's true, linux cannot be the only selling factor for a device and expect it to do well.

Then again, it can be an added bonus if the other features are done well, the Sharp Zaurus being a great example. I don't own one just because it runs linux (there are a number of other linux-driven pda's), but the fact that it has a CF slot, MMC/SD slot, and a built in keyboard, all for around $350, ~and~ it's running linux all combine to make one great product.