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ZeeVee ZvBox
$500.00
Released June, 2008
The Pros:Sends high quality HD via coax to any TV with a QAM tuner in the house. Useful software that looks good and makes it easy to navigate tons of web content effortlessly. No CD to install (device shows up as USB drive with the install files).
The Cons:Complicated setup -- coax splitters, RF remotes, etc. PC Only -- Mac support in the works. QAM tuner requried.
The ZeeVee ZvBox is a considered a revolutionary digital media player that allows PC content to be distributed throughout a household through coaxial cabling without relying on either subscription fees or wireless ‘dropouts.
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’ Although somewhat similar to other products on the market, the ZvBox is considered quite unique because it is a PC-top-box versus a set-top-box. Whereas most boxes must be connected to the TV (therefore increasing room clutter), the ZeeVee ZvBox transmits all signals through a required QAM-capable internal tuner on the HDTV. In addition, the ZeeVee ZvBox lets users access computer applications, Internet content, and even the PC’s DVD player directly from their HDTVs. Users can in fact connect every HDTV in their home to the ZeeVee, therefore allowing unlimited distribution of online content throughout the home. The ZeeVee ZvBox also features dual-channel PCM over Dolby Digital Sound, and inputs for USB, VGA1, VGA2, and cable.
Features
- USB V2, full speed and high speed, Type B connector
- High Density 15-pin male DSUB
- High Density 15-pin male DSUB
- F-Type female cable TV
- Compatible TVs: HDTV with digital-cable ready (QAM) tuner
- Dual-channel PCM over Dolby Digital Sound
- VGA (or DVI-A connectors with VGA adaptor)
- 720p up to 1080i in an upcoming release
- RF Modulation
- MPEG-2 Optimal Zv Computer System Requirements
- 550 grams
- Durable metal
- Metal heat sink (no need for a fan)
- Localcasting status (on; privacy mode; error) Power
- <12V DC 1.5A Environmental
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Sends high quality HD via coax to any TV with a QAM tuner in the house
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Useful software that looks good and makes it easy to navigate tons of web content effortlessly
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No CD to install (device shows up as USB drive with the install files)
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Mouse pad on the RF remote -- you can use up to 8 remotes
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Complicated setup -- coax splitters, RF remotes, etc
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PC Only -- Mac support in the works
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720p only -- 1080i in the works
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Your PC's video card must be capable of 1,280 x 720
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