Second Generation Homebrew PVR Devices

An anonymous reader writes "It looks like the second generation of homebrew PVRs is on its way. Asus recently released their Digimatrix barebones PC which combines a lot of features in a very slim and stylish box. DVD/CD-R, WiFi, HDTV tuner, FM Tuner, memory card reader etc. All for ~$400. The reviews look good, except that the software that comes with it doesn't look all that great... of course this may not be a problem because there has already been significant effort in getting linux to run on it and most features are working. Combine MythTV with this device and you have an almost perfect PVR? I wonder what other hardware companies have in store for the homebrew PVR market?"

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And now, my semi-serious gripe...

[Perdition]

Look at the back of that thing! Look at the back of any computer and you'll sense my rage welling within you. Somebody at SuperPCConnectocorp, inc. is ruining it for all of us! Shouldn't it be SUSB (sometimes universal serial bus)? If there's one thing I'm looking for in the cutting edge of computer technology, it's the truly universal plug for everything. I'd love to look on the back of a PC and see a neat row of identical (yet clearly labeled) ports. I mean, I understand how whiny and insignificant this sounds, but Lordy, think of the possibilities, man! I don't suggest chucking the baby with the bathwater, but at least give the baby a stern looking-over.