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Device profile: CoCom DMC 200 multifunction set-top box
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The DMC 200 from CoCom combines the functions of set-top box (STB), personal computer, home audio player, media storage, residential gateway, and VoIP telephone in a single platform. Running Windows CE .NET and optionally XP Embedded, the unit is highly customizable allowing service providers to offer new and highly innovative entertainment and educational services over cable, satellite, digital...

terrestrial, and broadband networks, according to CoCom.

The DMC 200 is equipped with the usual complement of PDA application software including Internet Explorer, Pocket Word, Outlook Express, Macromedia Flash Player, Java, and PDF support. Couch potatoes will appreciate the wireless keyboard and mouse for effortless web surfing and email access.

Multiple conventional telephones can be connected to the box via regular cabling or Bluetooth, for use in voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) communications. The Bluetooth capability also enables access to a wide range of additional services, according to CoCom, such as: synchronising contact and calendar details with a PDA or mobile phone, and wireless access to computer peripherals such as keyboard, mouse and printer.

Several DMC 200s can be deployed around a home, using the integrated 802.11g wireless system, enabling members of the family to enjoy different multimedia experiences in separate rooms. The units can also be moved from room to room at any time.

Key specifications include:
  • Processor -- 266 MHz AMD Geode SC1200
  • Memory -- 32 MB Compact Flash, expandable to 512 MB, 64 MB S0-DIMM PC133 SDRAM
  • Video -- Geode CS1301 multimedia companion chip
  • Audio -- LM4550 AC97 audio codec
  • Entertainment:
    • TV PAL M/B/D/G/H/I
    • TV NTSC M
    • VGA, SVGA, XVGA
    • Windows Media Player 7,8 and 9
    • MPEG 1, 2 and 4 video
    • AVI, WAV, WMV video
    • MP3, WMA, MIDI audio
    • Digital rights protection
  • Software:
    • Operating System -- Windows CE .NET 4.2 and Windows XP Embedded (option)
    • Communication protocols:
      • TCP/IP
      • Dial-up PPP
      • PP/CHAP authentication
      • DHCP
      • NDIS
      • HTTP proxy server
      • PPPoE
    • Internet Explorer 6.0
    • MSN Messenger 5.x
    • Outlook Express
    • Pocket Word
    • Macromedia Flash Player 6.0
  • Options:
    • Digital terrestrial tuner
    • Digital satellite tuner
    • Digital cable tuner
    • Wi-Fi 802.11g wireless
    • Bluetooth wireless module
    • 10/100 baseT Ethernet via RJ45
    • ADSL modem via USB
    • Internal 56k V90 modem via RJ11
    • Wireless infrared for keyboard/mouse/remote control
The DMC 200 is not currently available direct to end users. Additionally, being aimed primarily at service providers, many of its features are options.



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