VidaBox Announces the PicoPC with Malware-Proof Write Protection & Solid State Design for Ultimate in Reliability & Ease for PC on TV‏

WESTBURY, NY – July 16th– VidaBox LLC is excited to announce the new PicoPC. Unlike traditional computers, this 13-ounce device is designed to be ultra-compact at only 1-1/4” tall, has no moving parts, and comes with built-in write protection that restores the software to its original condition upon every restart.

“The PicoPC is the ideal solution for anyone who wants simple, fool-proof access to PC capabilities on their HDTV,” says Steven Cheung, President of VidaBox. “Because it’s so small and light, you can easily hide it behind any HDTV with some Velcro®. Because it has no fans or hard drives, mechanical failure is a thing of the past. Combined with its virus and malware-proof write-protection, the PicoPC’s features a very attractive solution.”

The PicoPC features a VGA video out, with inputs & outputs for audio, an RS-232 port, dual USB ports, and also includes the VidaBox premium wireless keyboard – all standard. There is also an option for a built-in wireless 802.11b/g adapter for installations where a hardwire LAN connection isn’t available.

“The versatility of the PicoPC makes it a great candidate for a wide variety of applications,” Cheung continues. “Beyond simple web browsing on an HDTV, one can also use it as an inexpensive digital signage solution. AV integrators using VidaBox’s vAutomation can take advantage of the PicoPC’s RS-232 port and use it to control a connected TV or projector. For consumers, they can connect webcams and microphones to the PicoPC, and turn it into an ultra-portable, compact communication station.”

“Best of all,” Cheung elaborates, “once the PicoPC is set up the way you want, simply enable write-protection, and the entire setup is saved! Afterwards, it doesn’t matter if someone downloads a virus, or decides to delete the operating system - a simple restart will bring the system back to its original condition, as if nothing happened! When this level of software protection is combined with a reliable, solid state design, the PicoPC is clearly the ideal choice for an endless number of applications.”

The PicoPC is available now, and ships with a standard 2 GB CF card, with options for 4, 8, and 16GB. For more details and specifications on the VidaBox PicoPC and their comprehensive line of media servers and extenders, please visit the company website at http://www.vidabox.com, or visit them in Sound Room 17 at CEDIA Expo 2008!

About VidaBox LLC
VidaBox LLC is a premium manufacturer & designer of AV and integration hardware. Specializing in multiroom audio-video distribution and automation equipment, VidaBox is focused on providing professional installers and integrators with complete solutions that include media servers & extenders, touchpanel hardware and interface software, as well as predesigned, customizable AV packages that are scalable to meet the needs of a wide range of projects & installations.