Planet Geek!: A Quest - Network enabled cheap MP3 player

I'm looking for something, maybe folks can help me out.

I want a small MP3 player that will stream audio over the network. The commercial version is the Roku Soundbridge. I wouldn't mind building my own, hacking together parts, whatever, but I really haven't found something that fits the bill.

Here's the requirements:
* Must stream MP3 from a remote (network) source
* Can be wireless or fixed wire
* Should be small enough to mount on a wall
* Laptop running Linux is POSSIBLE, but only something that could mount / sit in Tablet orientation
* Total cost should be less than $50
* Should have at least a minimal display showing volume, source, and current track
* Line level output (RCA or headphone jack)
* Prefer opensource / linux based, but a commercial solution would work also.
* Should have local controls for pause, next track, volume, but not a requirement

The best configuration I can come up with is a handheld device running Angstrom or the like, but the most baseline iPaq or similar is still $50-$60, and I dont' have a lot of experience with the current generation of iPaqs.

I've also considered picking up a Zaurus SL-5500 or two and using them. They seem to go for a good price on eBay, and certainly are opensource. Good video, touchscreen, and can take an SD card for network.

Anyone else have any ideas? There are zillions of opensource MP3 player boards on the web, but none have network interfaces on them (that I could find). I'm open to suggestions!

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I just upgraded my LJ account JUST so I could upload more lj icons.

I'm now a paid account holder.

*shakes head*