D-Link and Boxee Announce the Boxee Box

Boxee has partnered with D-Link to create the Boxee Box, a new media center device.

Ever wish you could get all the great free entertainment from the Internet onto your TV? Or playback your personal collection of movies, TV shows, music, and photos in your living room without having to sacrifice your laptop? Ever wish you could enjoy and share that movie, TV show, or YouTube clip with your friends on Facebook and Twitter with the push of a button on your remote, from the couch? All of this power and more is coming in a killer new box from D-Link & Boxee.


Specifications:
* Item (WxDxH): 120mm x 120mm x 120mm
* 1 HDMI Connector
* 1 Optical Digital Audio (S/PDIF) Connector
* Composite Audio Connectors
* Power Button
* AC Power Connector
* Ethernet Connector
* 2 USB 2.0 Connectors
* SD Card Slot

Earlier today Boxee unveiled their latest beta which features a completely redesigned home screen and underlying graphics library. Presumably The Boxee Box will run this new version. No word yet on a price for the Boxee Box or a release date...

[Update]: Engadget is reporting a target release sometime in the second quarter of 2010 for about $200.