Solution Boxee Set Top Box

[skippydog]

This maybe an answer to the set top system.

Nvidia ION

http://www.diyspeed.com/ion/reference_photo1.jpg
http://www.diyspeed.com/ion/reference_photo2.jpg
http://www.diyspeed.com/ion/reference_photo3.jpg
http://www.diyspeed.com/ion/reference_photo4.jpg

Specs:
Intel Atom + GeForce 9400
GPU 10x performance
Compute Cores 1 + 16
Max Resolution 2560x1600
Video HD (1080p)
Display HDMI, dual-link DVI,
DP, or VGA (any 2)
Memory 128 bit DDR3 1333
PCI Express 1x16, 4x1 Gen2
Networking 10/100/1000
USB 12
Power 18W
Size 1709 sq mm



http://www.nvidia.com/object/picoatom_specifications.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/nvidia-ion-atom,2153.html

[skippydog]

http://www.diyspeed.com/ion/reference_photo5.jpg
http://www.diyspeed.com/ion/reference_photo6.jpg
http://www.diyspeed.com/ion/reference_photo7.jpg
http://www.diyspeed.com/ion/reference_photo8.jpg

[richbutler1]

Just wondering what the price point may be.

After reading the article above (nice post skippydog), I found Intel is moving to meet this 'threat', but looks like it's coming up short with the upgraded GN40 chipset (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/02/06/intel_ships_n280_chips_early/) (only play 720p HD where Ion will play full 1080p)

This could be the way to go for a Boxee Box + some...hmmmm:rolleyes:

[skippydog]

No pricing has been released yet. However if it is under the $350.00 mark I am in. Cant beat the size and features it has. As soon as one is released I am going to get one.