Wednesday, May 5, 2004
Vigoto VigoBox - A Five Channel Connected DVR
Posted by Jason Dunn in "HARDWARE" @ 11:00 AM
"If what Vigoto claims is possible, the VigoBox may be the next big thing in cable-based DVR (digital video recorder) entertainment. The VigoBox claims to be a one set-top box DVR and cable programming solution for up to five televisions in a coaxial wired home (no home networking equipment required). Just install a VigoBox on one TV set and a smaller VigoLink connector on each of the other TV sets in the home and users will able to view, record, and access separate TV/video feeds in their own rooms. What's more the VigoBox can optionally be connected to a home network and function as a personal server so family members can share digital music, photos, and home videos via the VigoBox Media Library."
Wow. 8O If this is all it claims to be, this could be revolutionary - most PVR fans have to buy multiple PVRs in order to get the joy of time-shifted TV on multiple TVs. This product claims to offer full PVR functionality on up to five TVs in a household over nothing more than coaxial cable. The bad news is that it seems to be a cable provider-aimed solution, not a product that end users can purchase. I'll try to find out more though - this looks quite impressive!
Wow. 8O If this is all it claims to be, this could be revolutionary - most PVR fans have to buy multiple PVRs in order to get the joy of time-shifted TV on multiple TVs. This product claims to offer full PVR functionality on up to five TVs in a household over nothing more than coaxial cable. The bad news is that it seems to be a cable provider-aimed solution, not a product that end users can purchase. I'll try to find out more though - this looks quite impressive!
