MP3beamer Released

An anonymous reader writes "MP3tunes, Michael Robertson's new music venture, has released a snazzy linux music appliance called MP3beamer. The $399 box auto-rips CDs and imports MP3s and then connects to iTunes, Java devices, media receivers, web devices even WinCE units with handy feature to "sync" songs from server to remote machine for offline playback not just streaming - see screenshots. Last time Robertson launched something with "Beam" in the name it led to avalanche of lawsuits and more then $150MM in legal payments with BeamIt from the old MP3.com." It'd be excellent to get a review of one of these machines; looks like a good one.

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I'd rather spend $499 and get a Mac Mini...

Infinite more software
Infinite more customizability
Hundreds of add ons and accessories from ipod tool makers..
Upgradeability.
iTunes store purchases
Ability to wireless stream around house with the $99 Airport express...
Plays DVDs
Shows photos
hooks up to iPod

etc...