Pace 'Le Cube' satellite/internet receiver, 2009
Pace CANAL+ 'Le Cube' hybrid HD satellite TV/IPTV receiver and video recorder, manufactured by Pace plc, Hungary, 2009.
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This striking piece of equipment was Europe's first satellite/internet television hybrid set-top box to use an Ethernet port for video-on-demand services. It was specially manufactured for the leading French Pay TV operator Canal, for use with its CANAL+ and CANALSAT services. It featured an innovative user-friendly interface for selecting programmes and could also record up to 100 hours of high definition (HD) television programming. The case was designed by the Swiss-born industrial designer Yves Behar.
- Measurements:
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overall: 85 mm x 230 mm x 230 mm, 2.26 kg
- Materials:
- metal (unknown) and electronic components
- Object Number:
- 2009-5086/1
- type:
- satellite receiver