Apple TV looks attractive, but is it really worth all the hype. I have been using the D-Link HD media server for over 6 months (DSM-520), which unlike Apple does not have a built in hard-drive, but a USB drive can be connected to it. But the best feature is it's wireless streaming capability, which plays movies, music, photos from your computer just using a wireless connection and supports majority of the audio-video formats unlike Apple's proprietary format. Another best thing is the freeware Tversity media server, which works fine with the D-link and gives the capability of playing RSS feeds directly from the internet (no need of paying for any subscriptions). And the cost for DSM-520 - $199 (Best Buy)
It's wierd that you mention that the camera had no set release date and the price to be around $500+. But i bought the same camera (7.2 MP, 3x optical, with anti-shake) from Costco on November of 2006 and the price was $199. The camera is black and is the exact same camera that is displayed in the picture. The camera has been good and the picture quality is livable, but one of my friend's canon 6MP camera take way crispier pictures than my Exilim.
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
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