VBox Communications Unveils the USB-S 2230, a New Generation of Satellite DVB-S Receivers
VBox Communications, a global provider of customer-premises receiver solutions for digital TV and data broadcasting networks, today has announced the availability of the USB-S 2230, a new generation of satellite DVB-S receiver, allowing PC's and laptop users receiving efficiently video, audio and IP data being broadcasted via satellites. VBox will be demonstrating the USB-S 2230 at the IBC2005 show in Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands (PRWEB) August 22, 2005 -- VBox Communications (www.vboxcomm.com), a
global provider of customer-premises receiver solutions for digital TV and data
broadcasting networks, today has announced the availability of the USB-S 2230, a
new generation of satellite DVB-S receiver, allowing PC's and laptop users
receiving efficiently video, audio and IP data being broadcasted via
satellites.
The USB-S 2230 is a small stylish device, easy-to-install
that is connected via USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable. It conforms to the DVB-S
standard and provides the flexibility and performance required by TV, Internet
and data broadcasting applications. Featuring integrated hardware acceleration
for DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) handling as well as state-of-the-art
integrated Tuner and Demodulator, the USB-S 2230 is the ideal solution for
reception of IP data over DVB (IPDVB).
Commercial applications including
ProgDVB and SesamTV when operate with the USB-S 2230 allowing users watch,
record and play TV programs. In addition, Software Development Kit (SDK),
drivers for Windows and Linux and control applications are available for the
USB-S 2230. Samples of the USB–S 2230 is already available for
testing.
VBox will be demonstrating the USB-S 2230 at the IBC2005 show
(www.ibc.org) in
Amsterdam, Netherlands, September 9-13th, at the Optibase Booth number 2.249.
The IBC (International Broadcasters Convention) show is the leading
international conference for the digital TV industry.
"The USB-S 2230
utilizes our Satellite Express technology and leverage our experience in USB
based receivers", Said Mr. Michael Rosenberg, AVP Sales at VBox Communication.
"We believe the small form-factor and high reliability of the USB-S 2230 will
enhance our position as a satellite receiver's provider."
About VBox
VBox Communications Ltd. (www.vboxcomm.com) is a provider of customer-premises receiver
solutions for digital TV and data broadcasting networks. VBox is a private
company partially held by Optibase (NASDAQ:OBAS), a leading provider of digital
broadcast solutions.
VBox's PCI cards and USB boxes provide a whole range
of digital TV reception capabilities, including handling of encrypted content
for Pay TV services and delivery of high-quality video, audio and data services.
VBox also provides routers and gateways for the reception of data and high
quality digital content from digital broadcast infrastructures and their
distribution over LAN. For further information please visit our website at www.vboxcomm.com
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respective holders.
Contact information:
Michael Rosenberg, AVP Sales
at VBox
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