SMC's EZ-Stream Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver
While searching for wireless multimedia adapters for my home stereo setup, I stumbled across the SMCWMR-AG from SMC Networks. It looks to be the first 802.11a and 802.11g compatible media receiver. It handles jpegs, mp3, mpeg 1 and 2, and internet radio streams (through a PC server interface), but unfortunately doesn't handle DiVX video, AAC audio, or WMA audio. It's available for pre-order on Amazon, though I'll have to keep looking for the perfect home media adapter.
Personally I've been using an old laptop for years which acts as a media jukebox connected the stereo. Its also wired into the network but if need be could be wireless.
If you're looking to do video, I'd look into a small form factor used PIII-450 Compaq for about $70 Canadian and throw in some sort of ATI TV-Wonder card or something.
Posted by: Tim A | November 01, 2003 at 03:38 PM
Actually, I think you're right. Rather than wait for the perfect home media server, I might as well just build a small form factor PC and use that directly.
Posted by: Matt Haughey | November 01, 2003 at 09:58 PM
check out http://prismiq.com/
Posted by: fred | November 02, 2003 at 07:28 AM
A Mod'ed X-box works pretty well, and you can have digital audio, pretty cheap.
Posted by: Todd | November 10, 2003 at 01:40 PM