Neuros is working on another update to their line of MPEG-4 recorders. Neuros's claim to fame is that their device acts as a simple PVR, but lets you record directly to Compact Flash, Secure Digital, or Memory Stick media.Now Neuros wants to add to its PVR features to its Neuros OSD by allowing you to browse YouTube or Google Videos online, access Flicker accounts, and record radio signals. But rather than do all the work in-house, Neuros is making 200 beta units available through ThinkGeek for $160 after rebate. The device will work alone as a standalone recorder/player, but Neuros is hoping they'll be picked up by hackers skills who will help develop new applications for the open-source Linux-based system.
They're even offering bounties:
- YouTube or Google video Browser Bounty: $1000
- Flickr Photo Browser Bounty: $600
- Implement a wireless remote using a WiFi PDA (or PSP) as the remote. Bounty: $500
- TiVo style functionality for radio. Hook up the OSD to a FM/AM or Satellite receiver and do timed recordings or FF/RW and Pause Live Radio. Bounty: $700
- Voip on the OSD. Plug a USB phone into the OSD and make calls without touching any of your PCs. Bounty: $500
