Black Box doles out new media distribution over Ethernet device

Another day, another way to distribute your media over tried-and-true Ethernet. Black Box Corporation has just announced its very own content-over-Ethernet box, which is hailed as a video and audio over Ethernet (VAoE) media distribution system. The device can utilize CAT5, CAT5e and CAT6 cabling to transmit high-definition video and audio to one or more displays up to 300 feet away; if you're hoping to reach farther, just throw in a standard network switch. We're told that it can support resolutions as high as 1080p, and it even acts a true gigabit Ethernet switch by supporting IP cameras, NAS components and other devices through its trio of 10/100/1000Mbps ports. There's nary a mention of price, but we get the feeling it won't be affordable.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 4th 2009 5:08AM]

What exactly is affordable these days? Frankly, I'm mildly interested in this product. Be sure and keep us advised when pricing information becomes available.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 4th 2009 8:43AM]

They're on the Black Box site now.

Transmitter: $1395
Receiver: $975

http://www.blackbox.com/Store/Results.aspx/search-AC1140A+AC1141A+AC1140C%5E%5E%5E/p-0