This thing is really cool. I have so many random computer components lying around that I find it hard to imagine that I could *want* to use anything other than a computer for media, but I won’t be moving a media PC into the bedroom of my new place. This little DivX player uses smart server software from DivX that is really easy to configure, the GUI is fast, the streaming over wireless G for my moderate bitrate files is excellent, and the device is so small you can practically tuck it into a corner and forget about it.

It easily detects which outputs you’re using, and I’ve tried it with HDMI, component, and composite using an older Samsung 21″ widescreen LCD. I’ve got it playing (over wired, haven’t tested wireless yet) MKV files in both 720p and 1080p, although only lower bitrate 1080p files are supported by the device. There seems to be quite a community following for this thing and it took all of about 30 minutes of set up (physical + software) and googling around to get it working great. It’s a lot better than building a PC…

Tech Tips upcoming, but here’s how to get it working with MKV. I’m using the latest connector software (1.5) and the instructions work fine even though they’re written for 1.4.