Evesham ebox review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Chris Stevens

Reviewed on: 7 June 2005

Tags: Evesham Technology, Evesham ebox, graphics card, DVD player, living room

We like:

Sleek chassis design; slot-loading DVD drive

We don't like:

Fan noise; hassle with video output; a power button that occasionally jams

You might also need:

You'll need a selection of AV leads to hook up the ebox to your home hi-fi

CNET UK judgement:

Despite our problems getting video to output from the ebox, as long as you don't move the system, it'll require little maintenance. In the world of Windows Media Centers the ebox is no slouch. But the world of Windows Media Centers is a pretty depressing place to be, so this is no great compliment

Full review:

Sensibly designed in the style of traditional hi-fi separates, the Evesham ebox desperately wants to be accepted as a domestic appliance. More so than any other Media Center we've tested, the ebox looks the part. Its minimalist silver fascia and slot-loading DVD drive give it living-room credentials that many of its competitors lack. Continue Reading...