14 DAY TRIAL // D-Link's Boxee Box media streamer has managed to build up quite a reputation for itself ever since its launch, and given that market demand for this product was pretty high, the company has decided to start shipping it to various other parts of the world (outside of US, of course), the latest customers to get to experience the features provided by this device being the ones from the Middle East and Africa regions. The Boxee Box is one of the world's first media devices capable of browsing the Internet directly from a TV without the need for a computer and can also be used to play and view practically all common video, music, and photo formats from home media collections and the Internet in up to full 1080p High Definition.
Plus, the QWERTY remote control means that accessing content already available on the Boxee Box, navigating the Internet for new content and consuming personal entertainment is as fun and easy as on a computer.
As part of the Middle Eastern & African availability, D-Link announced that the Intel Atom CE4100, Intel's system-on-a-chip designed for TV and Internet integration, will power the Boxee Box.
The powerful Intel-based hardware allows Boxee's open software platform to deliver up to full 1080p HD over a wired or Wireless N network.
Plus, with hundreds of apps already available and an intuitive interface, the Boxee Box by D-Link gives users access to on-demand entertainment coming from a variety of sources, including here the BBC, Last.fm, CNET, CNN, Channel 4, Comedy Central, Facebook, ITV, MTV Music, mySpaceTV, YouTube, Flickr, and Picasa.
Harrison Albert, Regional Director at D-Link Middle East & Africa commented, "D-Link has always been committed to pioneering Digital Home experiences for consumers, transforming the home network so that new entertainment possibilities can become a reality.”
“The Boxee Box by D-Link is the start of a new revolution in home entertainment as we bring the limitless world of Internet content to the TV. The Boxee Box by D-Link will be a catalyst for smart TV within the Digital Home, allowing consumers to discover new content and enjoy it in high definition," added Mr. Albert.
The Boxee Box by D-Link will be available in January 2011 from all IT retailers in the MENA & Africa region, pricing depending specifically on the characteristics of the local markets.