Yep, pre-ordered one this morning. I hope I'm in the first batch as I've been looking forward to this for a while.
Two internal SATA connections and you can add a blu-ray drive (not hd-dvd) to play blu-ray discs and DVDs. It doesn't burn.
This sucker will replace (I hope) my ps3!
Oh yeah, these guys are constantly developing updates to the firmware and there is a huge community of very talented folks developing homebrew stuff as well. Given the increased horsepower vs. the earlier models some really cool stuff should be possible!
-Jim
Hi Jim,
Doesn't burn? That is a neg for what I'm looking for.
While the Bluray player and media server qualities make it attractive, not being able to "burn" a playlist CD is strange.
Also the Internet Radio component was either Metal/Progessive or subscription, although that is not a biggie.
I was spoiled with the OLIVE capabilities and seems there isn't anything out there in a rackable component, except very expensive units.
Looking for:
Rack/stackable
Music Server
CD burner
Playlist capable
Internet Radio (like Shoutcast or even Pandora)
NO FAN
FLAC or lossless
Networded with ability to access, control and perform functions and build play lists from your computer, but does not rely on the computer, but only an internet connection (wired or WiFi)
Please post your impressions when yu get it.
