VidaBox
VidaBox is a manufacturer of media center systems. Media centers may also be referred to as Home Theater PC (HTPC) systems or Media Servers. Controlled by a remote, a single system can allow the user to:
- Watch, pause, & record live television
- Play and store music CD's and view album art
- Play, catalog, and store DVD videos
- Listen & Pause FM Radio
- View, store, and edit digital pictures
- Create automated picture slideshows
- Burn CDs and DVDs to share media
- Sing Karaoke
- Instantly check weather
- Extend above media to other televisions using media extenders
VidaBox systems are based on the Microsoft Vista Home Premium software, so they can also be used and function as a PC or a desktop.
Products
SLIM
The Slim is a small form factor media center unit designed for quiet operation. It was engineered with RAID5-protected storage (450GB standard) and a minimal height/profile at AbOUT 4" tall, so that it can take the place of high-end DVD players. Weighing in at about 35 lbs., it measures 96 mm (H) x 424 mm (W) x 430 mm (D).
LUX
The Lux is a full-sized, rack-mountable media center.
Software applications
VidaBox media center systems include an array of bundled software that allow the user to use it for entertainment and other multimedia purposes, such as:
- MyMovies, an integrated movie cataloging program. Included with all VidaBox units, it allows users to catalog, store, and access any DVD in their collection by simply using the remote.
- VidaSafe Technology, a data protection system based on a set up of a redundant array of disks. This allows a VidaBox media center to keep on operating in the event of a hard drive failure with no data loss, which is critical for a server-type system. Available only on the Slim, Lux and Max.
Items of Interest
- October 18, 2006 - VidaBox developed the world's first dual format Blu-ray and HD DVD combination player / media center - Official Press Release
"The MAX and LUX models will feature the "DualHD" upgrade - two (2) drives on a single system that will play both Blu-Ray & HD DVD high definition disc formats."