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VidaBox rolls CableCARD into Blu-ray and HD DVD all-in-one media centers {Engadget HD}
Jan 23rd 2007 9:44PM *** Official VidaBox Response ***
Hello everyone,
For some reason, there's a statement disputing our CableCARD certification in the updated post. We want to assure everyone that we are indeed receiving Microsoft licenses to enable CableCARD support in our VidaBox media centers.
There seems to be quite a bit of misinformation on the web about the entire certification process, particularly about who qualifies, who doesn't, and how the whole process is completed. Regardless, the bottom line is that our VidaBox systems that will be released in March are fully licensed with Vista Ultimate & certified for CableCARD.
Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
VidaBox LLC
516-730-7500
VidaBox rolls CableCARD into Blu-ray and HD DVD all-in-one media centers {Engadget}
Jan 23rd 2007 9:40PM *** Official VidaBox Response ***
Hello everyone,
For some reason, there's a statement disputing our CableCARD certification in the updated post. We want to assure everyone that we are indeed receiving Microsoft licenses to enable CableCARD support in our VidaBox media centers.
There seems to be quite a bit of misinformation on the web about the entire certification process, particularly about who qualifies, who doesn't, and how the whole process is completed. Regardless, the bottom line is that our VidaBox systems that will be released in March are fully licensed with Vista Ultimate & certified for CableCARD.
Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
VidaBox LLC
516-730-7500
Vidabox STEALTH: mmmm... stealthy {PVR Wire}
Nov 22nd 2006 12:19PM *** Official VidaBox Response ***
Hi folks,
We're switching servers and doing some site maintainence today & tomorrow, so the site will be down for a bit. In the meantime, please feel free to post here if you have any questions, or call 516.730.7500 for the fastest response!
Thanks everyone - Happy Thanksgiving! :)
Sincerely,
Steven C
VidaBox LLC
Vidabox's STEALTH media center keeps ultra-quiet at 3.6-inches tall {Engadget}
Nov 22nd 2006 10:29AM ***Official VidaBox response***
Hi Dan,
As the others above have said, the STEALTH costs $4399. I apologize if the shopping area of the site is down if you visit - we're planning to switch servers and do some maintainence on our site tomorrow on Thanksgiving. However, the main portion of the site - ( http://www.vidabox.com not http://www.vidabox.com/shop ) will still be in operation while the maintainence is being completed. You can find more info & details specs of all VidaBox systems on the main site.
To be honest, I personally recommend the SLIM for $2499. It's alot less expensive, and if you're that sensitive to noise, all VidaBox systems come with HDDs that can be set to acoustic mode enabled as Christian suggested. Just call/email us and let us know in advance!
The fan noise on the SLIM is minimal; instead of using 1 or 2 main fans like most systems, we actually engineered the system use 5 slow-moving fans to set up a air circulation/flow pattern within the unit itself to maximize convection while minimizing noise. All of the output air flow is towards the back, so once it's installed, you shouldn't hear much of anything.
Thanks for your interest!
Steven C.
VidaBox LLC
Vidabox's STEALTH media center keeps ultra-quiet at 3.6-inches tall {Engadget}
Nov 22nd 2006 9:28AM ***Official VidaBox Response***
Hi Javaflash,
You posed an excellent question! The HDDs are all encased in zero-open path enclosures, meaning that sound cannot be conducted via open-air. The specially-designed enclosures also act as heatsinks, to draw the energy build-up awat from the HDD since there is no natural convection.
Any noise caused by the HDD seeking/writing is essentially muted. Background/ambient noise will always be louder in the end.
Thank you for your interest!
Steven C.
VidaBox LLC
