Mvix today is introducing the Mvix Ultio HDD media player. The device is unique in that the company has decided to open source the firmware code so developers can add new features and applications. Mvix states that any new application that gets rolled into the official firmware will net $500 for the developer (not a bad deal). As for Ultimo’s features and specs, the MX-800HD has just about everything any decerning Digital Home enthusiast is looking for: 1080p HDMI video out, support for all the popular media formats, built-in Torrent / Samba servers, UPnP AV client (compatible with PlayOn and TVersity for Netflix, Hulu, YouTube content), Ethernet (optional 802.11n USB dongle available), and file management via remote control. Pricing: $169 or $259 with a bundled 1TB hard drive.

Any component can fail, at any time, in the worst conceivable manner.
Any critical compononent or system must have a backup.

Mvix today is introducing the Mvix Ultio HDD media player. The device is unique in that the company has decided to open source the firmware code so developers can add new features and applications. Mvix states that any new application that gets rolled into the official firmware will net $500 for the developer (not a bad deal). As for Ultimo’s features and specs, the MX-800HD has just about everything any decerning Digital Home enthusiast is looking for: 1080p HDMI video out, support for all the popular media formats, built-in Torrent / Samba servers, UPnP AV client (compatible with PlayOn and TVersity for Netflix, Hulu, YouTube content), Ethernet (optional 802.11n USB dongle available), and file management via remote control. Pricing: $169 or $259 with a bundled 1TB hard drive.

Any component can fail, at any time, in the worst conceivable manner.
Any critical compononent or system must have a backup.