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Sony's $700 Linux-based Remote Control

Posted by timothy on from the for-that-much-money-it-had-better-$verb dept.

SlashdotMeNow points out a remote control to consider if money is no object: "The NAVITUS from Sony has a 64k colour touch-screen with tactile response, 32MB of RAM and a 200MHz processor. Looking at the photos it looks like a sexy little beast! It uses Linux as an OS and you can customise just about everything about it by linking it up to your PC. Hell, this thing is more powerful than my iPAQ. Useful for replacing your TV, DVD, sound system and other home entertainment system remotes, it can also control your lights and air conditioner. ... Just be careful using the Memory Stick slot - you don't want to get a virus on a device that controls your whole house!" Of course, that would have to be a Linux virus ...

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  1. Obligatory joke by gordgekko · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Yes, but does it support OGG Vorbis?

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  2. The obvious by fulldecent · · Score: 0, Redundant

    What about a beowulf cluster of linux remotes?

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