Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev] wrote:

>>> Wanna have it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <<
>
> That was my first impression, _but_ it is specifically designed as
> the center point for the user as it has no video output options.

Right.

> The assumption being, I assume, if you are going to watch content,
> you will never look at anything other than this unit... i.e. you
> can't use your big screen tv, projector or alternate monitor to
> watch netflix downloads or flash content with others.

Seems to be the direction of the designers' thinking ...

> Anyone have any experience with usb video adapters? If using one is
> feasable for running full color XGA output, this might be in the
> running for eventual replacement of the $150 used dell mini which
> is now functioning as our "media computer."

XGA output?
AFAICS yesterday's cares.
A standard which is more than only a bit low, IMHO.
10:6 meanwhile is the standard for TVs over here and HD-TV is marching
strong.

With a 22" widescreen display on the device itself what need for video
output except TV (projectors left alone)?

Rainald