Motorola QIP2500 SD FiOS TV Box

Motorola QIP2500 is the basic set top box for FiOS TV. Though an entry Level box in the FiOS market, it is one of the new and advanced Boxes produced by Motorola. The QIP part of its model number tells you it employs the new IP transport technology. That is right, the stage is being set to make the difference between a Computer, TV, Phone, Pocket Pc, Ipod, Blackberry even fuzzier!

For anyone entering the Fios TV world for the first time, this is the box you need to get what we have normally called "Basic" or "Standard" Cable. Don't sweat too much, when the Fios Tech comes out to install your New service, they will bring along one of these just for you. You will have to shell out a monthly charge of $4.99 though.

SEE QIP2500 SPECIFICATION SHEET BELOW

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QIP2500 FEATURES

» 64/256 QAM tuner supports standard MPEG-2 formats

» Embedded IP networking over coaxial cable using MoCA technology

» Two-way IP data communication

» Industry-standard video, audio, and data outputs (for details, see "Specifications")

» Dolby® 5.1 digital audio

» Decrypts CSA or DES

» MediaCipher® access control

» Macrovision® copy protection

» Front-panel LED display with navigation buttons

» Digital on-screen diagnostics

»USB1.1, IR Blaster, Smart Card, and data ports Switched accessory outlet

QIP2500 BENEFITS

» Superior all-digital video and sound quality for a true home theater experience

» Decodes standard-definition digital programs

» Processes QAM and IP video transports

» Embedded IP networking supports high bandwidth data applications

» Can operate as part of a multi-room DVR home network via MoCA

» Supports typical digital TV functionality, including

interactive program guides (IPG), video on

demand (VoD), and commercial-free, CD-quality music