Myka BitTorrent TV Solution

Check out this BitTorrent Box from Myka which allows to stream torrents on your TV. The box hooks up to the internet via LAN or WiFi, includes a 80GB, 160GB or a 500GB drive for storage and runs a torrent client on Linux. Outputs include HDMI, composite, S-Video and SPDIF, and codec support is substantial. You can add storage via USB, and pull video off your computer if you’re not in a downloading mood and because it’s BitTorrent, that means Myka can deliver any kind of content to your TV, developed in an open platform.

A Torrent Of Choices

BitTorrent is the leading peer-to-peer file-transfer protocol with more than 160 million installed clients. That means the more popular a large video file, the faster it can be transferred with BitTorrent. The result is quick, easy-to-use, high-quality, video downloads from major studios and content providers without tying up you computer for hours

Simplicity

And what Myka brings into your life is simple: Connect her to the Internet, plug her into your TV and Myka does the rest for you. With the BitTorrent protocol built right in, video torrents can be downloaded directly from the Web or transferred from your computer, freeing up your PC’s or laptop’s memory and processor for work or play.

And you don’t need to do any work to figure out how to get the file to actually play on your TV. With a wide range of file formats supported, you don’t need to think about it at all. Just plug it in and enjoy.

A World Of Content

And BitTorrent, with its content from major studios already available, is only the beginning for little Myka. We’re in discussions with major content owners, studios and TV networks, and Myka will offer a growing variety of content download services - all seamlessly directed right into the TV in your living room without the need for consumers to monkey around with compatibility issues.

Wireless

Myka Connects to the internet through an direct LAN connection or WiFi. Myka comes with an internal hard drive with a choice of an 80-gigabyte, 160-gigabyte and a 500-gigabyte model.

Access On The Road

And because we know you don’t spend all your time at home, Myka can be accessed from anywhere you can find a Web connection - at work or on the road.

Not Built By Kids

Myka was designed and built by veterans in the Internet video industry who know the importance of providing an open system that is easy to publish to.

Available for $299 - $459 about £150 - £230

Via Engadget

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