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New Linux-based PVR from Sony: Cocoon

Posted by michael on 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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  1. its the ATI chip by johnjones · · Score: 4, Informative

    its the ATI Xillion a STB on a chip, nice pice of kit

    so sony didnt do anything to produce this except rejig the opening sceen and maybe some other fairly easy things

    what I would like to know is can I have the sound server source and does it work (-;
    (because the ATI supplied stuff sure does not)

    regards

    John Jones

  2. My head hurts... by Rude+Turnip · · Score: 4, Funny

    A Linux (good) PVR made by Sony (evil)? I haven't been this ambivalent about liking or hating something since Jean Luc Picard became a Borg.

    I think I need to lie down for a while.

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  3. Re:Won't be in the US by numatrix · · 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.

  4. Re:Whats Inside by xirtam_work · · Score: 3, Informative

    The CPU is a MIPS 350MHz, with Linux OS - according to the blurb

  5. This is based on TiVo by Zaknafein500 · · Score: 5, Informative

    This box is actually based on the TiVo software, it just doesn't use the TiVo service. TiVoPony has said that there is a possibility this box could be released in the States, where TiVo service is available.

    Here is a link to a discussion of this box on the TiVo Community Forum.

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  6. Lets punish evil sony! by af_robot · · Score: 3, Funny

    It is time to start porting windows on it!

    Just imagine, we will able to run your favorite Windows application on it and use it as expensive PC!

    I'm quite sure that if we buy many Cocoons and then don't run their linux software, they have lost money!!!

    That will surely be the cruel punishment for evil Sony corporation!

  7. Re:I just got a pvr by sessamoid · · Score: 5, Informative
    The DirectTiVo does a D/A conversion of the signal coming from the receiver, then a A/D conversion to store the picture on the hard disk
    Incorrect. The DirectTivo's directly record the DirecTV mpeg2 stream directly to the hard drive. There is no mpeg2 encoder in the Directivo box, which is why you can record cable or OTA broadcasts using the DirectTivo. Get informed before you start spreading misinformation.
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  8. I own a Linux based SONY PVR in the US by Quarters · · Score: 4, Funny

    It's called a T*I*V*O. They've been out for a few years now.

    What is the news story here?