Velocity Micro intros CineMagix FuzeBox Home Media Server
by Darren Murph 
posted Oct 10th 2008 at 2:36AM
Remember that Velocity Micro FuzeBox that was talked about back in August? Say hello to that very box, which was properly introduced this week by the aforesaid firm. As the title implies, Velocity Micro paired with Fuze Media Systems in order to create this here HTPC, which features CableCARD support, multi-zone audio, optional Blu-ray burner, Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of DDR2 RAM, 750GB of storage space, multicard reader, gigabit Ethernet, a whole slew of ports and a FuzeBox MCE remote to boot. Best of all, the system gets going at just $1,995, though speccing it out will get that figure much higher in a hurry.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
adam @ Oct 10th 2008 9:07AM
With the HD-DVR by hauppauge I can't help but question the need for cablecard support anymore. I mean yeah, had they actually done it right and released it as a standalone component it might make more sense. The fact is that for $250 you can get all the benefits of a cablecard without the expense of one of these manufactured htpc's. For about half the price you could build one yourself with an HD-DVR, a HD-HR and an ATSC tuner.
Adam http://www.hdupdate.com
James @ Oct 10th 2008 11:50AM
I guess that would depend if you want to use Windows Media Center or not. Currently the HD-DVR from Happauge doesn't work within Media Center.
James
http://www.mediacenterblog.net
adam @ Oct 10th 2008 11:59AM
Good point James, Media center needs to get in the game with the HD-DVR, it really is a nice piece of equipment. I personally like snapstream beyond tv better than media center. I admire your dedication to WMC, it has its strengths
ken @ Oct 11th 2008 6:31PM
HP Pavilion Elite d5000t ATX has similar functionality and unlimited add-on storage. Cost less.
Ken @ Oct 12th 2008 9:40PM
There are many HTPC in the market. HP Pavilion Elite d5000t ATX seems having similar functionality , cost less