NZXT has announced the launch of Doko, a streaming box designed to stream high-definition content from a network-connected PC - from any application.
Created, the company claims, out of dissatisfaction with existing media streaming systems, Doko is more than a video box: it's an entire thin-client system, designed to provide almost all the functionality of a remote PC with little overhead. NZXT claims that the Doko introduces just 50-80ms latency at 1080p30 over its wired gigabit Ethernet connection, while supporting any application on the PC from the desktop down to a game.
The box also includes four USB ports, which connect to the remote PC using USB-over-IP. The result: any USB-compatible device connected to the Doko will appear to the remote PC as though it was connected through a local USB hub, allowing everything from digital cameras and smartphones to joysticks to be connected for use via the Doko - although the company warns that support for USB audio devices and webcams is not yet available, promising that it is working on a firmware update for future release to add support for these.
NZXT's main selling point for the Doko is that it's application-agnostic. Once the user has installed the streaming software within Windows, anything that appears on the display will be streamed. This includes game content running in digital distribution applications - for example Steam, which has its own in-home streaming facility - and protected video content from applications and websites like Netflix and Amazon Instant Video. Each Doko also supports multiple PCs, with the user able to switch between them on-the-fly.
The company has made the Doko available through its own web-store today, priced at $99. UK availability is planned, but for now early adopters are asked to place their order directly with NZXT for international delivery - but remember to factor in VAT and a handling charge for Customs processing when budgeting for a purchase.
A video of the Doko in action is reproduced below, while more information is available on the official product page.
Created, the company claims, out of dissatisfaction with existing media streaming systems, Doko is more than a video box: it's an entire thin-client system, designed to provide almost all the functionality of a remote PC with little overhead. NZXT claims that the Doko introduces just 50-80ms latency at 1080p30 over its wired gigabit Ethernet connection, while supporting any application on the PC from the desktop down to a game.
The box also includes four USB ports, which connect to the remote PC using USB-over-IP. The result: any USB-compatible device connected to the Doko will appear to the remote PC as though it was connected through a local USB hub, allowing everything from digital cameras and smartphones to joysticks to be connected for use via the Doko - although the company warns that support for USB audio devices and webcams is not yet available, promising that it is working on a firmware update for future release to add support for these.
NZXT's main selling point for the Doko is that it's application-agnostic. Once the user has installed the streaming software within Windows, anything that appears on the display will be streamed. This includes game content running in digital distribution applications - for example Steam, which has its own in-home streaming facility - and protected video content from applications and websites like Netflix and Amazon Instant Video. Each Doko also supports multiple PCs, with the user able to switch between them on-the-fly.
The company has made the Doko available through its own web-store today, priced at $99. UK availability is planned, but for now early adopters are asked to place their order directly with NZXT for international delivery - but remember to factor in VAT and a handling charge for Customs processing when budgeting for a purchase.
A video of the Doko in action is reproduced below, while more information is available on the official product page.
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