Russ,

If you can simply slip a thumb drive into a USB port on a Vizio HDTV and show a slide show or video repeatedly, that's ideal for what my friend's restaurant's needs so far as being cost-effective is concerned.

Here's the problem. Without the AV box, you have to have one file that is ready-to-go - designed for repetitive playback. With the AV box, you can take random pictures and music files and create a variety of presentations from within the AV box. Using the box expands your options and makes the process both easier and more versatile.

What's most important here is that the restaurant uses some kind of multimedia option rather than does without. My restaurant friend says he likes the WD TV Mini. Well, that works, too.

Lamar Morgan

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