VidaBox, LLC
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| Limited liability company | |
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| Industry | Electronics |
| Founded 📆 | 21 February 2006 in Garden City, New York |
| Founders 👔 | Steven W. Cheung Sergio P. DeAlbuquerque |
| Headquarters 🏙️ | , , |
Area served 🗺️ | Worldwide |
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| Brands | DataCharger, VidaCharger, VidaMount, VidaPower |
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| 🌐 Website | vidabox.com |
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VidaBox LLC (/ˈviːdɑːbɑːks/; VEE-dah-box) is an American company that designs and produces electronics accessories and mounting hardware, headquartered in Plainview, New York, United States.
Founded in 2006, VidaBox designs and produces tablet enclosures, VESA-standard mounting systems, and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)-based power and data accessories for fixed installations in professional AV, building automation, and low-voltage environments.
The company initially gained recognition for integrated media-center PCs combining HD DVD and Blu-ray playback during the mid-2000s format transition, later expanding to systems supporting CableCARD. In subsequent years, VidaBox shifted its focus to fixed and semi-fixed installation hardware, supporting use cases where mounted tablets function as dedicated interfaces rather than portable devices.
History
VidaBox was founded in Garden City, New York. The company began with just the two partners and US$40,000 in capital. Initially, the company assembled custom media-center PCs designed for media playback applications, based on Microsoft's Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system. It produced the Slim and Lux Media Centers, then the Max and Magnum - which multiple technology publications described as the world’s first combined HD DVD and Blu-ray media-center PC in October 2006, receiving coverage from several technology publications.[1][2][3][4][5] In 2007, the company added CableCARD features into its media center PC lineup.[6][7][8]
In subsequent years, the company’s product portfolio shifted toward fixed installation hardware and electronics accessories.
Notable product lines
VidaBox’s product history can be divided into two primary phases.
- Media center PCs (2006 - mid-2010s):
Integrated media-center computer systems combining HD DVD and Blu-ray playback, later expanding to models supporting CableCARD. These systems were marketed under product names including Slim, Lux, Max, and Magnum.
- Electronics accessories and mounting systems (mid-2010s - present):
Tablet enclosures, VESA-standard mounting hardware, and Power-over-Ethernet-based power and data accessories designed for fixed and semi-fixed installations in commercial and residential environments, marketed under brands including VidaMount, VidaPower, VidaCharger, and DataCharger.
Product focus
VidaBox’s product development is focused on hardware for fixed and semi-fixed installations, where tablets and low-voltage devices are used as dedicated interfaces rather than portable or handheld consumer accessories. The company’s offerings emphasize mounting stability, device security, concealed cabling, and centralized power delivery.
Current product development centers on tablet enclosures, VESA-standard mounting systems, and Power-over-Ethernet-based accessories designed for commercial, institutional, and residential automation environments.
Products and services
VidaBox designs and manufactures hardware for fixed and semi-fixed tablet and low-voltage device installations. Its product offerings are organized around mounting systems, power-delivery hardware, and supporting accessories used in commercial, institutional, and residential environments.
The company’s tablet-related products include protective enclosures and mounting systems intended for wall, desk, floor-stand, and glass-mounted installations. These products are marketed primarily under the VidaMount brand.
VidaBox also produces Power-over-Ethernet-based accessories under the VidaPower and DataCharger brands, including PoE-to-USB power adapters, injectors, and network switches. Ancillary accessories such as cables and mounting hardware are also offered.
Products are sold directly through the company’s website and through third-party retailers, integrators, and resellers for project-based deployments.
Product architecture
VidaBox products are designed around modular mounting components and standardized interfaces, allowing enclosures, brackets, and power modules to be combined across multiple installation types.
Technology and standards
VidaBox products rely on open, widely adopted mounting and power-delivery standards rather than proprietary interfaces. Most enclosure and bracket systems conform to the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 75×75 mm and 100×100 mm patterns used for displays and tablets. Power-delivery accessories follow IEEE 802.3af/at/bt Power over Ethernet (PoE) standards, enabling network-based charging and data connectivity through a single cable.
The company’s adapters and charging components convert PoE to USB-C outputs compliant with USB Power Delivery specifications. The company’s enclosure and mounting products are designed to accommodate concealed cabling in fixed installation environments. Some designs are the subject of United States utility patent filings.
Interoperability
VidaBox product lines support common mounting, power, and data standards.
- VESA 75×75 / 100×100
- IEEE 802.3af/at/bt
- USB-C Power Delivery
Regulatory and compliance
VidaBox products are intended for use in low-voltage and structured-cabling environments. Regulatory requirements for electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility applicable to PoE-powered and other low-voltage devices vary by jurisdiction and product category. Where applicable, certification or conformity information is provided in product documentation, with specific requirements documented at the individual product level.
Tablet platform compatibility
VidaBox mounting and enclosure products are designed to accommodate a range of tablet families used in fixed installation and control-panel applications. Compatibility is determined by physical dimensions, mounting interfaces, and power-delivery requirements rather than device-specific electronics.
Tablet families that have been used with VidaBox mounting systems include:
- Apple iPad
- Samsung Galaxy Tab
- Microsoft Surface
- Lenovo Tab
- Amazon Fire
Support for specific models within each platform varies by enclosure size, mounting configuration, and power requirements. Product documentation specifies compatibility based on enclosure dimensions, VESA mounting patterns, and applicable power standards. Inclusion of a tablet family does not imply endorsement by the device manufacturer.
Design and installation considerations
VidaBox mounting products are primarily intended for fixed installations in commercial, educational, hospitality, and residential automation environments. The designs incorporate concealed-cable routing, security fasteners, and compatibility with wall, desk, or floor-stand hardware using standardized VESA or AMPS hole patterns.
Installation manuals and dimensional drawings are published for each model, emphasizing repeatable on-site installation with conventional tools. Power components are often installed with in-wall cabling or structured-media enclosures to comply with local low-voltage wiring practices. Many enclosures are designed for serviceability, allowing tablet removal without dismantling the mount or disconnecting cabling.
Industry context
The market for fixed tablet enclosures and Power-over-Ethernet charging accessories spans the professional audiovisual, commercial display, and building automation sectors, where mounted tablets are used as dedicated control panels, scheduling interfaces, and display endpoints in fixed installation environments. These installations are typically specified, integrated, and maintained as part of larger audiovisual or building-control systems.
Its PoE-to-USB product line aligns with broader trends in low-voltage and IoT-oriented installation environments, where power delivery and data networking converge in integrated installations.
VidaBox products have also appeared in professional AV and systems-integration channel communications. D-Tools included VidaBox product announcements in its i3 Partner News distributed to AV integrators and solution providers.[9]
Reception
VidaBox’s early media-center products received independent editorial coverage from technology publications including Engadget, Gizmodo, Audioholics, and Sound & Vision during the HD DVD and Blu-ray format competition of the mid-2000s.
Professional AV trade publications have also covered VidaBox’s tablet mounting hardware. AVNetwork reported on VidaBox’s use of iPad and Android tablets in fixed kiosk and interactive display applications within commercial AV environments.[10]
Independent AV publications have referenced VidaBox hardware in comparison with other tablet mount systems. An Audioholics article comparing iPad wall-mount options referenced VidaBox in the context of tablet enclosure alternatives.[11]
In later years, the company’s tablet mounting products have been referenced in independent hardware comparison and industry guides. ScreenCloud listed VidaBox among manufacturers included in a comparison of iPad and tablet mounting solutions used in commercial environments.[12]
VidaBox products have also been discussed in home-automation and technology enthusiast communities. CocoonTech hosted user discussion of VidaBox’s iPad wall-mount products within its smart-home and automation forums.[13]
The company is listed on consumer review platforms, including Google, where users submit reviews.[14]
Patents and intellectual property
VidaBox holds and has applied for multiple United States utility patents related to mounting hardware, enclosure construction, and integrated cable-management systems. These patents cover aspects of tablet enclosure geometry, concealed power routing, and modular mounting assemblies intended for fixed installations.[15][16][17][18][19]
According to public patent records, the company maintains both issued patents and pending patent applications filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. VidaBox also holds United States trademarks for its brand names, including VidaBox, VidaMount, VidaPower, and DataCharger.
Intellectual property protection forms part of the company’s product-development approach, particularly in markets where physical hardware designs can be readily replicated.
Markets and applications
VidaBox products are used in fixed installation environments where mounted tablets function as control, display, or interface devices. Examples include business environments, media centers, and automation-oriented setups where mounted tablet interfaces and centralized hardware are required. Applications include digital signage control, room scheduling interfaces, home automation panels, and point-of-sale adjunct systems.
In automation and control-system use cases, mounted tablets may function as fixed touch-panel interfaces for lighting, climate control, room scheduling, media control, and digital signage management in residential and commercial environments.
Customers and deployments
VidaBox products have been deployed in commercial, educational, and hospitality settings through systems integrators and professional AV solution providers. Such products are typically specified and installed by systems integrators as part of broader audiovisual, automation, or control-system deployments.
Operations
According to the company’s official site, VidaBox operates warehouses in the United States, Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Australia to support worldwide shipping.[20]
VidaBox mounting products are distributed through third-party electronics retailers, including Newegg and Amazon, indicating availability beyond the company’s direct sales channels.[21][22]
Distribution and sales channels
VidaBox products are sold directly through the company’s website and through third-party electronics retailers and online electronics marketplaces. The company also works with systems integrators and resellers for project-based commercial deployments.
Manufacturing
VidaBox conducts a portion of its manufacturing in-house at its New York facility, including machining, additive manufacturing, assembly, quality inspection, and packaging for select product lines. Other components, including certain power-delivery hardware, cables, and metal brackets, are produced by third-party suppliers and integrated into finished products following internal quality-control procedures.
In addition to standard product lines, VidaBox’s manufacturing operations include limited-run and application-specific fabrication for installation environments with non-standard dimensional, mounting, or power requirements. These activities are conducted as part of the company’s in-house engineering and production process and are documented on a project-by-project basis. Such fabrication typically maintains alignment with established mounting and power-delivery standards where applicable.
Facilities
VidaBox is headquartered in Plainview, New York, where administrative, engineering, and in-house manufacturing activities are conducted. The company also utilizes third-party logistics facilities in the United States, Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Australia to support regional fulfillment and distribution.[23]
Brands
- DataCharger
- VidaCharger
- VidaMount
- VidaPower
See also
References
- ↑ "The First Combination HD DVD/Blu-ray Media PC". Engadget. 18 October 2006. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "VidaBox Introduces World's First Dual HD DVD/Blu-ray Media Center". Audioholics. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "VidaBox Creates HD DVD/Blu-ray Sandwich". Gizmodo. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "VidaBox Announces Blu-ray and HD DVD Compatible Media Center PCs". Sound & Vision. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "VidaBox Introduces World's First Dual HD DVD/Blu-ray Media Center". TechPowerUp. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "VidaBox to Offer All-in-One Systems with CableCARD, Blu-ray, and HD DVD". Audioholics. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "The Everything Box: VidaBox Adds CableCARD to Its Media Center PCs". Gizmodo. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "VidaBox Rolls CableCARD into Blu-ray and HD DVD All-in-One Media Center". Engadget. 23 January 2007. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "i3 Partner News - March 2021". D-Tools. D-Tools, Inc. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "VidaBox Turns iPad, Android Tablets Into Interactive Kiosks". AVNetwork. Future US. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "Review: iPort Home Luxe Wall Mount for iPad". Audioholics. Audioholics. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "7 Best Mounts for iPads and Tablets". ScreenCloud. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "Articles Review: VidaBox iPad Wall Mount". CocoonTech. CocoonTech. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "VidaBox Reviews". Google Reviews. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ US US10876325B2, Cheung, Steven W., "Tablet enclosure with mounting and cable management features", assigned to VidaBox LLC
- ↑ US US10809764B2, Cheung, Steven W., "Mounting system for tablet enclosures", assigned to VidaBox LLC
- ↑ US US11754218B2, Cheung, Steven W., "Tablet mounting apparatus with integrated power routing", assigned to VidaBox LLC
- ↑ US US20220205284A1, Cheung, Steven W., "Tablet enclosure mounting system", assigned to VidaBox LLC
- ↑ US US20240200366A1, Cheung, Steven W., "Modular tablet mounting assembly", assigned to VidaBox LLC
- ↑ "VidaBox Warehouses". Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "VidaBox LLC Store - Newegg". Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "VidaMount Amazon Store". Amazon. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "VidaBox Warehouses". Retrieved 20 January 2026.
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