[Satellite Today 11-26-08] Pace has delivered a next-generation hybrid satellite/IP set-top box to Canal+ Group in France, Pace announced Nov. 26.
    The set-top box, dubbed +Le Cube, is the first high-definition personal video recorder for Canal+ Group and has a 320 gigabyte hard drive that can store up to 100 hours of HD programming.
    In addition to Ethernet port, this product supports USB and HDMI and has Dolby Digital audio outputs. The IP connection allows progressive download of video on demand whereby content is buffered onto the hard disk drive.