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Product:
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Vantec AVX-100TX AVOX Jukebox |
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Price:
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$122 (CDN) / $105 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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Vantec
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Author:
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Mars
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Date:
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March 23rd, 2006
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Rating:
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MODTHEBOX would like to thank Alan from Vantec
for sending the Vantec AVX-100TX AVOX Jukebox for review.
Introduction:
Computers these days are moving away from being just Internet surfing and e-mail machines, and are more rapidly
becoming a main source of entertainment hardware with the movement towards Home Theatre PC's or HTPC's. As more
and more consumers discover the flexibility of using their computers to entertain themselves, at home, work and
even in the car, the market has generated a few portable convenience devices aimed at just that. There are portable
MP3, Video, and DVD players to keep us entertained on the road, and portable USB enclosures that allow us to move
files from one computer to another or to share with family and friends. Nothing on the market has allowed us to
do all of them in one device with the exception of a laptop, until now. Today in the MTB Labsm we will be evaluating
the AVX-100TX AVOX Jukebox, a light weight portable multi-media player from Vantec.
Specifications:
The Vantec AVX-100TX AVOX Jukebox is a standalone portable device that will play MP3’s, Video, DVD V.O.B, and JPG
files on a home or car television set. Here are some features and specifications taken directly from the Vantec
website:
| Model |
Vantec AVX-100TX AVOX Jukebox
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| Dimensions
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80mm x 148mm x 24mm |
| Weight
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160g (without HDD) |
| Power
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DC 5V / 2A |
| USB Interface
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480Mbps USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 Compatible) / Slave |
| HDD
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Type 2.5" IDE HDD |
| HDD File System
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NTFS / FAT32 |
| TV Type
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NTSC / PAL |
| Movie Formats
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MPEG 1, 2, 4 (MPG, MPEG, AVI, M2V, DAT, VOB, IFO etc.) DivX, XviD
(except GMC, Qpel option applied) |
| Music Formats
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MP3, OGG Vorbis, WAV, WMA (except WMA9 pro.lossless) |
| Photo
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JPEG |
| Video
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COMPOSITE COMPONENT Y, Pb, Pr (480p, 720p, 1080i Progressive Scan) |
| Stereo
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STEREO L-R, DIGITAL COAXIAL (DTS Pass-Through Only) |
| External IR
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Support (Optional) |
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Special Features |
- Digital Multimedia Player via Home TV or Car TV
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| - USB 2.0 External Storage via PC(NTFS, FAT32)
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| - Audio (Stereo, Digital Coaxial 5.1ch. Sound)
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| - Video (Composite, HD Component 480p, 720p, 1080i)
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| - DVD Manager - Playback of DVD File same as Original DVD Title
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| - Easy Firmware Upgrade.
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The AVX-100TX AVOX Jukebox comes in a shrink wrapped retail box sporting a nice home theater image on the front, while the
back of the box provides some screenshots of the menu, the unit itself, and highlights the features and specifications.
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The inner packaging consists of a molded cardboard insert that has individual sections for the AVOX, and all of its various
components. The power adapter is housed in its own box at the bottom right. All of the various cables are kept individually
in bags that are clearly marked as to their function. The AVOX comes with a CD that contains a user PDF file and drivers for
those individuals running a Windows operating system other than XP.
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Vantec has included all the needed cables to get the unit up and running. The package contains a USB, component, digital coax,
power adapter, and audio video cables. The cables that come with the AVOX are of the same quality that is usually found in the
box of a DVD player. One thing I noticed is the lack of an S-video cable. Whether your television set is new or a slightly
older, as long as it has AV inputs, these cables will get you connected without trouble.
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