Comment there are AV alternatives already on market (Score 2) 47
I believe everyone's comments are very on-the-mark about this subject. I have done a bit of research on these AV units and recently purchased a unit from Equtek that boasts much of the features everybody seems to want. Though I have yet to see its working Linux version, I purchased the Windoze 98SE version and find it does the trick quite well.
It goes beyond any of the units (in speed for sure!) I have seen with its AMD Athlon 800 MHz processor. As noted by another 'Slashdotter' it features an ATI All-in-Wonder card which really rocks the video aspect. A Soundbaster Live coupled with 4 Cambridge speakers provides a Dolby Digital Surround experience.
It comes stock with 56k modem but I was able to negotiate for an Ethernet adapter for high speed connectivity. The only drawback may be the wireless keyboard but there may be IR options built into the motherboard that can be advantageous.
I think it's quite humorous that Apple brings out the G4 Cube touting it as a new and revolutionary threatening to sue competitors while Equtek has had their E-Qube since early November 99' (I've had mine since February)! I guess it clearly shows that marketing might resides in the all-mighty dollar!
It goes beyond any of the units (in speed for sure!) I have seen with its AMD Athlon 800 MHz processor. As noted by another 'Slashdotter' it features an ATI All-in-Wonder card which really rocks the video aspect. A Soundbaster Live coupled with 4 Cambridge speakers provides a Dolby Digital Surround experience.
It comes stock with 56k modem but I was able to negotiate for an Ethernet adapter for high speed connectivity. The only drawback may be the wireless keyboard but there may be IR options built into the motherboard that can be advantageous.
I think it's quite humorous that Apple brings out the G4 Cube touting it as a new and revolutionary threatening to sue competitors while Equtek has had their E-Qube since early November 99' (I've had mine since February)! I guess it clearly shows that marketing might resides in the all-mighty dollar!
