"While fully built retail machines are not our main focus at Phoronix, after learning of a new contender in the Linux HTPC arena we decided to further investigate LIX Systems. Today we are looking at a moderately priced Home Theater PC that has everything pre-configured to hopefully begin a smooth Linux media experience. LIX Systems' mission is to provide customers with easy to setup, ready-to-run, Linux PC solutions while also maintaining support for Windows users. LIX Systems' sister site is Linux Tech Toys. The HTPC we have in our labs today is the LX8100-AM2BB-M2NPV. This system uses AMD's Socket AM2, ships in an exclusive Lx8100 enclosure, and comes with a Philips TV tuner and radio capture card..."
