Tom Mainelli, of PCWorld.com, reports on HP's recently announced Linux-based Digital Entertainment Center. Mainelli writes . . .

“Hewlett-Packard wants into your living room, by announcing today an Internet-connected Digital Entertainment Center or 'music enthusiasts' with audiophile budgets.”

“Due to ship this fall, the appliance will be priced 'less than $1000' 'and will offer both dial-up and broadband Internet connectivity. It is not, however, a PC replacement, eschewing typical Internet appliance features such as Web browsing and e-mail for straight-up music features, says George Prokop, product manager.”

“At the heart of the system: the capability to record and play MP3 and Real Audio music files. You can compile the collection from downloads, move them from your PC via a HomePNA network connection, and gather tunes from your standard audio CDs. At launch the device will not support Windows Media Audio (WMA) or the new MP3 Pro standards.”

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