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How can it not have at least hardwired capability? Who would want this box at any price? Either the PCH C-200 or the Hauppauge MediaMVP-HD for me!
Top 3 choices:

1. Popcorn Hour PCH-200 (Not out yet)

I've heard a lot of good things about Popcorn Hour in general and the upcoming PCH-200
seems like it could be a real winner, however, will it play Divx? Is XVID the open source
version of DVIX? If so, is the decoder on the PCH software or hardware based? It has an
optional internal hard drive and slim BD and also gigabit network! (don't need wireless).
What are all these plug-ins? I'm new to Popcorn Hour. Is there a plug-in for BTV? How is
the interface? Will it cache a video file on it's harddrive to increase repsonsiveness while
watching. It seems like a sweet box, but how well will it work with BTV, especially the
new HD formats?

2. Hauppauge MediaMVP-HD (Should be out in a month or so)
http://www.highdefforum.com/computers-htpcs/91528-hauppauge-mediamvp-hd-lan-media-player.html
It seems rather basic compared to PCH, but it should get the job done and hopefully be cheaper. There is no internal storage.

3. MVix Ultio MX (Not out yet)

I will probably get the Hauppauge MediaMVP-HD, unless I can come with some good reason to get the Popcorn Hour PCH-200, other than the options for an internal HD and BD drive. Wal-Mart is supposed to be selling a basic BD player for under $100.
It seems to have potential. I Maybe it will be a suitable replacement for the the aging Hauppauge MediaMVP. Gigabit network connection, DIVX decoder and a nice interface with a low price could make it a hot seller.
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"What is the best wireless surround sound speaker solution? I have a home theater where running wires is just not feasible. I have my own speakers, so I don't want a system that has speakers with integrated wireless. I've done a far amount of research and have only come across a few companies that even offer a reasonable solution: KEF, Kenwood and Rocketfish. Is there anything else out there? What do you recommend? Thank you!"

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