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ExtremeTech Reviews Akimbo Internet-Movie Box

Posted by timothy on from the don't-most-pcs-do-this dept.

prostoalex writes "ExtremeTech published a review of Akimbo DVR, a $229 box that coupled with $10 monthly subscription fee and a broadband connection would provide access to a variety of Internet-only shows. ExtremeTech review is positive, although it does mention that downloads take long time, the content is not what one would call rich, and quality of the video differs, since the Windows Media files are coming from a variety of providers. Inside Akimbo one can find a 733 MHz Celeron, 64 MB of SDRAM, 80 GB hard drive and Windows CE. Even though the reviewers keep calling the Akimbo product a DVR, it's not perfectly clear whether a basic DVR function (recording TV content on schedule) is supported."

2 of 57 comments (clear)

  1. It's not a PVR by node+3 · · Score: 5, Informative
    From the FAQ:
    Does the Akimbo Player have DVR/PVR functionality? Record shows over cable, pause TV, rewind and instant replay?

    The Akimbo player will pause; rewind and instant replay your downloaded programs. The Akimbo Player does not record your cable or satellite programs.
  2. Re:legal issues also? by LiquidCoooled · · Score: 5, Insightful

    The blurb says they cant decide if it does act as a pvr.
    Also, the content available isn't exactly what most people would consider amazing.
    For example, one of the "channels" you can PURCHASE is:

    FILMCLIX

    Independent feature films, extreme sports, award-winning documentaries, foreign films and music documentaries. Five titles with two new titles added every month.

    Rental: $1.49 - $2.49 / 7 days

    I'm not knocking the idea per-say, and I would happily shell out for a net based service if I could choose the current popular shows via BT.

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