Fireblade
01-11-2007, 12:42
A British start-up has launched a new set-top box that combines PVR functionality, with a Linux-based PC.
The BabelTV features two integrated Freeview tuners, that can be used to record television shows on the box's 160GB hard disk.
It includes standard PVR features, such as the ability to pause live television and record every episode in a series.
The box also comes with a wireless keyboard, allowing users to take advantage of the PC functionality from the sofa.
The Xubuntu Linux-based system comes pre-loaded with software such as Open Office, Firefox and a VoIP application.
Read more here (http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/133247/british-startup-launches-settop-box-pvr-and-pc.html).
The device will go on sale from 6th November, priced £295.
For more details - and a video demonstration, see the company's website (http://www.babel.tv/).
The BabelTV features two integrated Freeview tuners, that can be used to record television shows on the box's 160GB hard disk.
It includes standard PVR features, such as the ability to pause live television and record every episode in a series.
The box also comes with a wireless keyboard, allowing users to take advantage of the PC functionality from the sofa.
The Xubuntu Linux-based system comes pre-loaded with software such as Open Office, Firefox and a VoIP application.
Read more here (http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/133247/british-startup-launches-settop-box-pvr-and-pc.html).
The device will go on sale from 6th November, priced £295.
For more details - and a video demonstration, see the company's website (http://www.babel.tv/).