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ZAGG ZAGGbox
$1,000.00
Released April, 2010
The Pros:Easy to use on screen display. Includes a truly universal remote which can control any device connected to the ZAGGbox. Can also be controlled remotely via an iPod Touch / iPhone application - with other smartphone applications in the works.
The Cons:High price. Cheap looking build - both remote and main unit are covered in glossy plastic. No HDMI inputs.
The ZAGG ZAGGbox is a home media center that allows a user to record, store, and play all their digital media content on a single device. It automatically reads and transcodes any video codec into two separate formats: one for television viewing, and one optimized specifically for mobile viewing.
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This means a user can directly stream all his or her stored content to a mobile Internet device or built-in web server. It connects by 802.11b/g/n and includes UPnP & SMB protocols for compatibility. Perhaps most notable about the ZABBbox is that it comes with an authentic universal remote, allowing users to control any device connected to it.
Additional Information
A free iPhone Application is available from Apple; it allows a user full access to their ZABBbox from the palm of their hand.
Features
- Home Media Center
- Record/Store/Play Media
- Automatic Transcoding
- Wireless Connectivity
- SMB/UPnP Protocols
- Universal Remote
Specifications
- Hard Disk: 1TB
- Network: 100 Base-T
- Wireless: 802.11b/g/n
- Encryption: WEP, WPA-PSK
- Connectivity: SMB, UPnP
- HDMI: v1.1
- Audio ADC: MP3, AAC, M4A
- Video Decoder: MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4.2, WMV9, VC-1
- Video Decoder: MPEG4.10(H.264)/AVC, DivX, Xvid
- HD Encoder: 10x Compression for HD .mov; 50x-100x Compression for iPhone
- Inputs: 3 Component, 2 Composite video/S-Video, 5 USB, 8-in-1 Card Reader
Included Accessories
- Universal Remote
- AAA Batteries for Remote
- User Manual & Quick Guide
- HDMI Cable (1m)
- Composite L/R Audio Cable (1m)
- 3 IR Blaster Cables with 2 eyes and LED Feedback (1m/each)
- IR Covers
- 3 Wifi Antenna
- Zwave Antenna
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Pros & Cons
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easy to use on screen display
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includes a truly universal remote which can control any device connected to the ZAGGbox
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can also be controlled remotely via an iPod Touch / iPhone application - with other smartphone applications in the works
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internal 1TB HDD can be recorded to from input from any device
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video is recorded in dual formats - one for TV viewing and another for viewing on an iPod/iPhone
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media stored on the device can be streamed anywhere - as long as it isn't copyright material
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interface-able with living and security installations
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built-in Ethernet and 802.11BGN wireless connectivity
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cheap looking build - both remote and main unit are covered in glossy plastic
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no support (as of yet) for online streaming services
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requires a small monthly subscription fee
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Aaron Vorbau:
#zagg_zaggbox I believe the ZAGGbox is releasing sometime in October. Here's a comparison chart and review of it compared to Apple TV, Slingbox, and TiVo:
http://www.codes4discount.com/2010/zagg-unveils-zaggbox-at-2010-consumer-electronics-show/
I plan on using the discount code ZAGG20 when ordering the ZAGGbox to save 20%. Or hopefully codes from http://facebook.com/codes4discount will work, too.
Too bad there are no HDMI inputs!
I think its killer that you can record your Xbox games to the ZAGGbox!
Sep 5, 10
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