Using early 2006 Mini as DVR/streaming box to TV

I've got a Mini with the 1.66 Core Duo processor, 2 GB RAM and 160 GB on board HDD.  I want to know, can I connect it to a TV to use as both, A) a streaming device for Hulu/Netflix/Amazon VOD? and if so, how?  B) Can I also use it as a DVR via EyeTV Hybrid and the EyeTV software?  I'm assuming I'd need a DVI to component(for my older TV) or HDMI(if I get a newer TV) cable and maybe some sort of audio out since I doubt the DVI in the 2006 model supports audio out?  Any help is very greatly appreciated.

The only reason I have a Mac Mini was due to good friend & her desire to have the new MacBook Pro 13.3. She actually wound up giving it to me. It is a Core Duo 1.83. Needless to say I was stoked! I have been using my PowerBook G4 15" & love it. However the Mac Mini blows it out of the water everything wise except for portability. I was saving to purchase a used 15.4" Aluminum MacBook Pro, but now that I have the Mac Mini, I am completely content to use my PowerBook G4 when out & about.
The Mac Mini is an amazing Home Theater Hub! I use mine with a Samsung LN-40B750, Bose Cinemate , PS3 60gb & Logitech Media Pro Keyboard for the PS3 (never actually used it with the PS3). I have my Mac Mini set up with DVI-VGA & 3.5mm to RCA Stereo Cable. Just remember 1280x720, this resolution works perfectly.
My PowerBook G4 works exactly the same as the Mac Mini, just a lot slower...

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