Boxee Box to Be Available for Pre-Order Today

Today at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF), D-Link and Boxee announced the upcoming Boxee Box by D-Link is now powered by the Intel Atom processor CE4100. Additionally, starting today, US customers will be able to pre-order the device through Amazon. Units will begin shipping in November 2010 in the US, Canada, EU and Australia.

The Boxee Box uses the Intel Atom CE4100, Intel's system-on-a-chip designed for TV and Internet integration. It provides performance, audio visual and graphic capabilities to enable Internet-driven applications, video, personal media, advanced user interfaces and electronic program guides. The new chip lets the Boxee Box deliver a wide range of applications and ensures support for 1080p content, no matter the source.

Features:
● TV on Your Schedule. Nearly 40,000 TV episodes available from your favorite networks, ready to watch any time you want.
● Huge Movie Library. Enjoy a vast range of free movies and new releases in stunning HD from premium movie services.
● Plays All Your Digital Stuff. Access videos, music, or pictures from your computer or home network.
● Tailored to Your Couch. Internet TV should be more than just Internet on your TV. The Boxee Box and two-faced QWERTY remote are designed to transform the Internet into something you'll love watching on your HDTV from the couch.
● See What Your Friends Are Watching. Follow what your Facebook and Twitter friends are watching, and share your favorites too.
● Give Your Wallet a Break. Why pay for stuff you don't watch? The Boxee Box lets you watch tens-of-thousands of popular TV shows and movies -- you choose what you pay for!
● Try Boxee Now. Since its launch two years ago, Boxee has added well over one million users. The service is available for free and you can use it now! When you want to shift the viewing experience from your PC to your HDTV, the Boxee Box by D-Link automatically imports your account, bringing your favorite TV shows, apps, and friends with you.


Pricing and Availability
The Boxee Box is expected to be available in November 2010 at an average street price of $199 in North America. Prices may vary in other regions.

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