Divx Connected
The Divx Connected, a streaming media player which can be used to play videos etc on your TV from your computer, is due to be released sometime this November.
There are already quite a few similar devices on the market like the Apple Tv, the Netgear DV8000, and of course the XBOX 360. I've not used the Apple TV nor the Netgear solution, but I do have the Xbox 360 and was disappointed when I found out that it only plays WMV and a few other file types but not Divx files.
The Divx Connected also offers access to Stage6, Divx's recently launched video sharing website which is packed full of pirated movies. All in all this promises to be a great device for the home theatre.
"Why should your media be chained to your PC? DivX Connected™ is the easiest way to deliver your movies, music, photos and online services straight from your PC and the Internet to your TV.
Simply add a DivX Connected device to your home network and experience your digital media in an entirely new way: high-quality, wireless streaming directly to your living room. "
January 11th, 2008 - 00:15
As of the last update XBOX now plays divx files, http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-360-gets-divxxvid-playback-we-put-it-to-the-test/8457/