The Boxee application has been available since 2008. It can be used to conveniently access widely available audio, video, and other digital media on the Internet. One of the great features of Boxee is that it can be operated with a simple remote control. The software can run on MacOS, Windows, Ubuntu Linux, and on an AppleTV. Most recently, a dedicated Boxee appliance has been announced and will be manufactured by D-Link. For about $230 users can play almost any media available on the Internet as well as on the local network in a Boxee Box. The Boxee RF remote is also very innovative because it includes a QWERTY keyboard in the back side. This makes navigating and entering text very easy. The Boxee appliance contains an HDMI, optical audio, RCA, Ethernet, USB, WIFI, and an SD card slot. It will be available for shipping in November of 2010.
Best Selections from YouTube
Browsing through videos at YouTube can be overwhelming. There are millions of postings and you cannot always go by number of views or even by user recommendations. The “Top Rated” list is a good way to go by, but there are a series of other websites that actually compile lists of best picks. One of my favorites is the “Best of YouTube“. It can be viewed online or via podcast. If using an AppleTV or an alternate video player, it can be added to the podcast favorite list. The team at Best of YouTube frequently scours through the countless new submittals and selects notable videos.