VL System M-Play Blast - 5.25" Silver w/ Blue VFD

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Is trying to setup the perfect home theater system or multimedia PC driving you bananas? Finding the perfect hardware and a copy of the MCE software can leave you slipping on lots of yellow peals. Well forget all that monkey business, the M-Play Blast from VLSystem is designed to transform your computer into a multimedia machine with or without the Windows XP MCE operating system!

The Blast is based off the popular M-Play 202 Plus line, but also includes a built in programmable temperature monitor and dual channel fan controller. The system includes a high quality 20 x 2 Vacuum Fluorescent Display that is easy to read at any angle unlike conventional backlit LCD screens. The VFD can be setup to convey a slew of useful information including real-time system status through MBM5, network traffic, audio visualizations, POP3 email checking, and the functions for your multimedia programs.

The 43 button IR remote controller allows you to command your system wirelessly, features native support for over 20 programs, and can be programmed to support any application you desire. If you want to start your journey to a great multimedia or Home Theater PC, the M-Play Blast from VLSystem is the way to go!

Features:

• Brings perfect digital home theater PC Media Center capabilities to any modern Windows environment without having to use Windows XP MCE
• Optimized for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
• Large, easy to read VFD display
• Installs inside any free 5.25” drive bay
• Perfect for Home Theater PCs
• Real-time information display
• Supports Hyper-Threading CPU and Dual CPU systems
• Built-in POP3 mail checking and message alert
• Winamp and Windows Media Player Visualizations
• Manual and automatic temperature sensing and twin channel fan control
• CG Builder allows you to add your own custom logos and designs to the screen
• Remote features built-in support for over 20 applications, and is programmable for other applications

Specifications:

• M-Play 202 Body:
  • Controller: USB 1.1/2.0 Support, 20x2 VFD Support
  • Display Unit:
    • VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display)
    • HD44780 Compatible
    • Character Type
    • 20x 2 Size
  • Cable:
    • 1 x USB Pass Through Internal
    • 1 x USB Pass Through External
    • 1 x Thermal Sensor
    • 2 x 3-pin Fan Cable
    • 1 x Power Control Cable
    • 1 x 4-pin Molex Power Cable
  • Display Color: Blue
  • Input Voltage: 5VDC
  • Dimensions: 149.30 x 42.50 x 80.0mm (W x H x D)
• Remote Controller:
  • Keys: 43 Key
  • IR Format: NEC
  • Color: Black and Silver
  • Battery: 2 x AAA
  • Dimensions: 58 x 184 x 32.5 (W x H x D)
  • Native Application Support: RealPlayer, iTunes, QuickTime Player, KMPlayer, JetAudio, GomPlayer, MediaPortal, BSplayer, FusionHDTV, GBPVR, PCM3, SigmaTV, myHTPC, Home Theater, WinDVD5, WinDVD6, WinDVD7
  • Programmable Application Support: Yes

System Requirements:

• PC: IBM Compatible
• CPU: Pentium 4 Equivalent and Above
• Memory: 256MB
• Hard Drive Space: 120MB
• Mounting: 1 Free 5.25” Drive Bay
• I/O: 1 Free USB Port
• O/S: 2000/2003/XP/XP MCE 2005

Check out the review of the M-Play 202 on Tom's Hardware!