Supported Stored Media

Axonix® MediaMax™

Kaleidescape®

AMX® Max™

Movies at Source and Scaled 1080P

Yes 

No – 1080i

Yes

Music Server Included at No Charge

Yes

No – Reqs MusicPlayer

Yes

Supports CD, MP3 and other Music Formats

Yes

No - CD only

No - CD only

Digital HD Photo Slide Shows

Yes

No

No

Optional TV shows, Camera Video Playback  

Yes  

No

No

Supported Live and Web Media

Download Movies and Music Web Services

Yes

No

No

Internet Radio

Yes

No

No

Web Instant Info Services (Weather etc)

Yes

No

No

Optional Live TV over Ethernet

Yes

No

No

System Features

Expansion and Capacity

Unlimited Number of Rooms Per Server?

Yes

No - 25 Rooms Max

No 25 Rooms Max.

Hotel Model Supports 100's of Rooms

Yes - Axonix® ShowStar™

No

No

NAS, Firewire, USB Add-on Storage

Yes

No

No

Unlimited Firewire, NAS Storage per Server

Yes

No

No

Input / Output

Includes MediaServer Admin LCD Monitor

Yes

No

No

5 in 1 Photo Memory Card Reader

Yes

No

No

Networking

Does Not Require a Dedicated LAN

Yes

Yes

No

Supports Universal Plug and Play

Yes

No

No

Supports Windows Networking

Yes

No

No

Remote Controllers Included

IR Controller and RF Keyboard Included

Yes

No

No

Services

Free Unlimited Movie & Music Cover Art Service

Yes

No - Annual Fees

No - Annual Fees

Estimated USA Price Comparison

Axonix® MediaMax™

Kaleidescape®

AMX® Max™

Supports at least movies and music plus is
expandable to store at least 200 DVDs

$6,800
Spectra 2-40DVDs, MediaDeck 4

$18,500
1U Server 40 DVDs, Music Player, Music License, Movie Player 2

$27,400
MAX 53HT04, AVP 250 DVDs

Model Name

Price Per Additional Room

$2,195  - MediaDeck 3

$3,795

$3,850

Price for an additional 160 DVDs of Storage

$3,500

$8,795  (2nd Server)

$6,000

Price for a 4 Room & 200 Movie System

$18,975**

$38,000+  (1 TB Server)

$42,000+

Retail Savings of MediaMax

$20,000+

Notes: The above information was collected from various sources including the September 6, 2004 cyberManorWhite Paper,“Residential Media Servers” and may not reflect current pricing or manufacturer’s specifications. All Specifications are subject to change..  **Includes Spectra 4 1.5TB, 1 MD4 and 3 MD3s.