I just picked up this little machine in the States for $69:

http://www.hauppauge.com/html/mediamvp_datasheet.htm

It is incredible and allows relatively high quality of MPEG's, etc not only throughout my home, but with the crossover cable wherever I want.

I don't know if anyone else has a use for this, but I thought it a steal (if it were wirelss, it would be a panacea!!)