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Videolan compatible hardware?

Posted: 09 Aug 2004 01:31
by LegoManiac
I'd like to set up a whole-house audio/video system, and since I have ethernet to most rooms already, videolan seems a good fit. Rather than dedicate a full computer "set top boxes" seem like a good fit.

What VideoLan compatible hardware exists (in the form of set-top boxes or similar dedicated device) that the average consumer (in the US in my case) can purchase? Prices?

Options I've run across so far:
(Amino) AminoiNet1xx : AMT is N. American distributors, seems to be OEMs only.
(Vbrick) VB-4/5/6000 : price?
(VIA) Mini-ITX computer: Very small form factor PC as an alternative?

Please add any hardware you've tried or use, including approx price and retail availability

Posted: 10 Aug 2004 12:51
by markfm
Try searching for the individual names (Amino, vbrick,...) and you should find good information.

Posted: 10 Aug 2004 22:50
by LegoManiac
I know how to look up information on the companies I mentioned. What I am asking for is other names of products/companies that make devices that can be used with VideoLan.

For example, does SnapStream, Linksys, D-Link, or any of those little "Networked Media Reciever" devices work with Videolan? Are there any "embedded Linux" devices that may work with VideoLan? etc.

STB interoperability

Posted: 10 Nov 2004 05:27
by vsipat
In addition to the decoders you have already mentioned there are:

the Stino Sbox from AllWell Technologies, (which is the exact same hardware reference platform as Vbrick, available from http://www.gctglobal.com/)

Amino's are also available through Visionary Solutions, Inc http://www.vsicam.com

There is also a wide variety of live encoders available from Vbrick, Axis, VCS, Visionary Solutions, and lots of other companies... not sure if you are looking for both encoders and decoders...