OpenAL part of SDK
Memory card reading will be part of SDK


L600 FAQ

What's Inside the L600 IES?

  * 750 MHz AMD Duron x86 CPU
  * 64MB DDRAM
  * 10GB Hard Disk  (IDE ATA100 - 7200?RPM)
  * 100Mbps Ethernet
  * DVD drive (>4x read?)
  * Nvidia GeForce3 4xAGP GPU  (32MB DDRAM)
  * AC97-based w/ multichannel audio chip (lots of software effects)
  * GPU Slide Bay (AGP Pro pin compatible connector)


Controller:

  * L600 comes with one controller
  * Dual analog sticks
  * Digital directional pad
  * 4 command buttons
  * 4 shoulder buttons (2 left, 2 right)
  * 1-3 feature buttons (not for gaming)


Keyboard:

  * Keyboard is optional
  * Infrared
  * 101 - 17 keys (like laptop)
  * Touchpad mouse
  * Two-buttons for mouse
  * Small form-factor
  * Planning special keys / no 
  * Price: <$40 (~$20?)
  * (Can plug in USB keyboard/mouse)


Remote Control:

  * Remote control is optional
  * Infrared
  * (similar to TiVo)
  * Price: ~$20
  * Not a learning remote
  * Will have memory codes (semi-universal)
  * For web browsing, Personal TV


Periperhals:

  * USB modems!

  Eventually:
  * 56.6Kbps modem (optional)
    Price: $cheap

  Eventually:
  * Memory card interface (optional)
    Will support "sandisk" cards.
    Will support SD (secure data) memory.
    RAM: 8MB, 16MB, 64MB, 128MB, etc.
    Price: $~40-80


Ports:

  * 4 USB game controller ports (front)  (USB 1.1)
  * 2 USB peripheral ports (rear)  (USB 1.1)
  * S-Video In, Out
  * HD component Out
  * Stereo (L/R) In, Out
  * Digital Audio Out


Built-in Software:

  * DV/Linux Operating System

    "DV Linux is an Open Source distribution of the Linux operating system
    specifically designed for consumer electronics -- that is, digital
    multimedia applications targeted at the television as the default view
    port.  Indrema has partnered with Red Hat to initially manage the
    development of the DV Linux Distribution.  Open Source technologies such
    as Mesa 3D and OpenStream will be included in the DV Linux distribution.
    A streamlined X-Window compatible display interface willallow for display
    of high performance graphics without the UI overhead of the desktop
    Linux implementations."

    OS/components stored: Kernel in Flashable ROM.
    BIOS separate from kernel (for flashing, etc.)
    Can recover over DVD. (Included)
    RAM footprint: ~2MB

  * Mozilla (Gecko-based) web browser
    Lite:
      Bookmarking
      Back/forth
      Currently no multiuser login

  * E-mail client
    Similar to WebTV.
    POP-based.  (No IMAP support yet)
    No multiuser yet.
    Can leave e-mail on server.

  * Personal TV
    Record, timeshift
    1GB == 1 hour
    Probably using GemStar for listings (over Internet, SSL)
    (They want it to be free)
    DVD-quality video (no relationships yet)
    Hopes to have at launch.

  * Auto-update Agent
    Will contain general enhancements, not patches or packs for
    specific games or 3rd party products.  Tuning pack releases expected
    every 3 to 6 months.  (over Internet, SSL)

  * Pop-up keyboard (for people without keyboards)
    (Alphanumeric with punctionation)


Q: Will USB 2.0 be supported?

A: Currently, 1.1 is supported.  There is a possibility of 2.0 support.
   ( Will know when??? )


Q: What disc formats are supported for games?

A: Indrema is currently embracing DVD-9 as the standard for pressing of
   games.  We are considering supporting CD-R technology.


Q: How much will a development unit cost?

A: Between $500 and $1000 USD.  (Cost of the box.)


Q: When will the developer consoles be available?

A: Dunno.


Q: Can non-games be certified (eg, word processors)?

A: If someone ports it, Indrema will certify it (assuming, of course,
   it meets the technical requirements.)


Q: Can Java programs run on the Indrema?

A: Applications cannot be written in Java for Indrema.  There is no JVM
   included in the DV Linux distribution.


Q: LAN parties?

A: Yes.  Probably use a cross-cable.  Boxes support peer to peer.
   Games need to support it, though.