[mythtv-users] possible mythtv hackable hardware

[James Armstrong]

Here is something I ran across: http://www.fiaon3.com/

!Embedded Linux OS for storage server management

Quality Sight and Sound
The On3 supports a broad array of
digital and analog AV connectors
for high quality home theater viewing,
including S-Video, Optical Audio,
HDTV and composite output in both analog
and digital formats. The audio quality
offers crystal clear sound with digital 5:1 audio connections.

! Intel IXP processor with 64MB of SDRAM for storage
management
! Embedded RISC with 2MB of SDRAM for media decoding
! 64MB of SDRAM and 16MB flash ROM memory
Storage
! 80 or 120 GB Ultra ATA/100 drive
Computer connection
! Maximum concurrent connections: 8
Communication
! 10/100 Ethernet using an RJ-45 connector
! Wireless support through external wireless bridge
Peripheral Connection
! USB 2.0 external storage device or USB printer
Audio Connection
! Two analog L/R output connectors
! One coaxial digital output
! One optical digital output
Video Connection
! One composite video NTSC/PAL compatible
! One S-video NTSC/PAL compatible
! One component video for HDTV resolution of 1080i and
720p

Real time eCos OS for media processing and management
!Displays HDTV resolution on any TV, LCD, Plasma TV monitors
!Media managed by wireless IR remote control
!Easy navigation and playback (music, photo, and video)
!Allows setup for different types of video outputs (NTSC, PAL,
Component, and Composite, and S-Video)
!Allow setup for different type of audio outputs (analog L/R and
digital coaxial/optical)
!Streaming media from the storage library at the high speed rate
!Real-time video and audio decoders
!Real-time photo imagine processing such as fit to screen, zoom, and pan
!Firmware update allows future enhancement
Network Software
!Network Transport Protocols support TCP/IP, AFP Apple Talk
!Network File Protocols support CIFS/SMB, FTP and HTTP
!Network security with user- and share- security with password
!Maximum Account: 32
!Maximum Group: 4
!Maximum Share: 16
!DHCP for automatic IP address support
!Network routing support

    * View videos and photos on the TV with home theater, high quality
      viewing
    * Listen to music on the stereo with crystal clear audio sound
    * Portable compact design can be used alone or networked through
      Ethernet LAN. Wireless is optional.
    * Your media is always available – the FIA On3 is "Always On, Always
      Ready"
    * A PC is not required to view and listen to your digital media
    * Installs in less than 5 minutes and 2 mouse clicks
    * Packs loads of digital media content onto a standard 80GB or 120GB
      storage library
    * Supports analog and digital 5:1 audio connections
    * Video connections include Component, Composite, and S-Video
    * Enjoy your media in every room in the house (for a total of 4 rooms