Component MP3/OGG Players?

RJV asks: "I currently have a rather large digital music collection. It is all in mp3 or ogg format and it is all from CDs that I personally own or have borrowed from friends. I have built a rather cheap mp3 server to store all of the music on and I listen to it on my machines rather easily. However, I'm looking for a better solution for accessing and playing from the archive in my living room. I currently have a linux box that uses the TV as a monitor. I can use it fine to play mp3/ogg files through the home theater, but mostly because I know where the buttons are in xmms. (640x480 isn't the best resolution for xmms). I've looked into multiple other projects, such as Aurian Music Manager and Freevo (the computer also has a TV in card) but have not been satisfied with their performance and/or ease of use, especially when trying to use my Universal Remote Control. So, I've decided that perhaps the best course of action for the living room is to purchase a stand-alone component that will integrate with my current system. What are my options and are there any experiences within the community with these products?"

"I'd like to find a product that has the following features (in order of importance).

1. Ethernet Connectivity (NFS/SAMBA/something Linux can share out)
2. Intuitive/Easy-to-Use Interface
3. IR Remote Control (so I can use my Universal Remote)
4. Ability to play mp3s and oggs
5. TV display capabilities (may fall under Intuitive Interface)
6. Digital Out
7. CDR capabilities

1-4 are my must-haves. 5-7 would be nice."

Ewww but

[Anonymous Coward]

I heard Microsoft has a media center edition product coming out. I would hope it covers all formats.

http://www.microsoft.com/mediacenter

Does anyone else...

[fungus]

find it ironic that the "Ability to play mp3s and oggs" comes in fourth position (in order of importance)?

I mean, it is better if the device is user friendly and can't play mp3/ogg than if it isnt user friendly and do everything you want?

Re:Screw Ethernet....

[DavesError]

(everything else in my house uses 802.11)

Including your neighbors.

Slim Devices, Inc: Marketing Transcript

[Anonymous Coward]

Marketing: So you guys all post on Slashdot, right?
RJV: Yeah.
Zarbuck: Of course.
seanadams.com: Duh.
Speare: Do I even have to answer that?
Marketing: Ok, RJV, why don't you do an Ask Slashdot, and ask for a 'Component MP3/OGG Player' or whatever would catch the linux geeks attention.
RJV: Okay...
Marketing: Then the rest of you recommend the SliMP3 Ethernet MP3 player, and hope you get modded up.
Speare: Why would we want to do this?
Marketing: It's like free advertising... everybody does it. Those silly Slashdot editors are oblivious to our power...
Zarbuck: Ah, so we just push the fact that it is penguin-friendly, and the linux hoards will make us rich!
RJV: But it doesn't support OGG... and that would be the main attraction for the linux fellows.
seanadams.com: Aw, just mention that in the ask slashdot, and if anyone asks, I'll just make up some crap and hopefully they'll fall for it...

Re:Disclaimer: I work for this company.

[jshare]

No, on tap as in speech.

Wait, what?

Jordan