Today, VidaBox unveiled a new model they've dubbed the "Zero", thanks to an advanced thermal management technology which makes the system completely silent due to an absence of fans.
In addition to being quite, the new system is the first VidaBox that will be upgradeable to support CableCARD come 2007 in conjunction with the release of Windows Vista - assuming Microsoft is able to get the beast out the door by then.
The system is about the size of a typical audio receiver and the standard configuration includes:
- AMD X2 Dual-Core 3800+ AM2 Processor
- 1 GB RAM (800MHz DDR2)
- 500GB of VidaSafe™ protected storage (RAID)
- nVidia 7600GT 256MB GDDR3 128bit fanless
- Available in anodized black, brushed silver, or combination aluminum finish
Optional features include:
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Dual HDTV tuners (for a total of four tuners)
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Up to s nVidia Geforce 7950GX2 dedicated graphics card with HDCP compliance
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Optional Blue Ray and HD-DVD upgrades
More advanced (and more expensive) configurations can be located here.
The VidaBox Zero is available now and will set you back a cool $4,399 for the standard configuration.
For a more detailed look at a different VidaBox system, be sure to check out our review of the VidaBox RoomMate from our recently launched Up Close feature.
