Have you checked out GlooLabs HomePod? The device hasn't been released yet, but so far it seems to be worth a look...
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HomePod features an 802.11b wireless network interface, stereo line and headphone outputs, a Firewire port, LCD display and control buttons, and a USB port."
They are also courting developers...
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Developers will be free to create and modify applications that will run on GLOO devices that support remote controls, home theater applications, video, photography and other forms of digital media."
great post! "... channel bond your NICs, make your connections cached in a resource pool ..."
Very interesting ... care to elaborate?