Alienware Launches New Media Center Systems
Posted by Tom Warren on 07 January 2004 - 23:34 · 8 comments & 2071 views
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#1 Posted by bluebsh on 08 Jan 2004 - 00:01
- gee and I thought the register was touting that MCE sucks and no one would sell it and MS was gona drop it.. if i've read all the stories in the past 2 years correctly
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#2 Posted by JnCoKiLLa on 08 Jan 2004 - 00:09
- OK now where is the link for me To see it on...might I ask
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#2.1 Posted by creamhackered on 08 Jan 2004 - 00:10
- It has not been released yet, we recieved it as a document.
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#3 Posted by Slugbait on 08 Jan 2004 - 00:51
- I had considered buying a WMC box, but I could never figure out how to fit the blasted thing in my stereo cabinet. And it sure as hell ain't gonna sit on the floor next to my system with cables hanging out all over the place. So I finally resorted to building my own, feature-stripped HT box around a CoolerMaster desktop case...almost finished with it, too.
Now, FINALLY, an OEM has recognized that one glaring obstacle to HTPC adoption as well... -
#3.1 Posted by YaddaMe on 08 Jan 2004 - 03:51
- Antec has a great looking case for the home theater cabinet... http://www.antec-inc.com/images/400/Overture.jpg
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#4 Posted by leebobs on 08 Jan 2004 - 18:25
- How exactly does MCE work with TV cards etc? What program does it use to view the TV? Will we ever see it on Win XP Normal?
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#4.1 Posted by dsteele_7 on 09 Jan 2004 - 16:20
- windows MCE uses IS the program that views the TV... (more specifically probly some sort of Windows media player 9 implementation) and FYI u will NEVER EVER see it for windows XP "normal" because Windows MCE is a superset of windows XP professional kinda like tablet. So u'll only see MCE on a new comp.
Alienware®, the leading manufacturer of high-performance computer desktop, mobile, and professional systems, announced today a new line of digital home entertainment solutions. The DHS-301 and DHS-311 media center systems feature a horizontal form factor traditionally associated with home audiovisual equipment to easily integrate into existing entertainment centers.
Alienware’s new digital home systems provide customers with an unparalleled multimedia solution by combining the capabilities of individual audiovisual components such as DVD/CD players and recorders, radios, and a personal video recorder, similar to TiVo®, into one unit with a single user interface and remote control. The DHS-301 and DHS-311, featuring Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004, also deliver enhanced multimedia features that allow customers to store and record CDs and access thousands of on demand movie titles and music tracks via the internet. Additional features include the ability to view, store and record photo DVD/CDs, record, pause and play back live FM radio broadcasts, and play games in a comfortable living or family room setting.
“Alienware media center systems take home entertainment to the next level by incorporating advanced Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 features with innovative design, unsurpassed build quality and award-winning customer service,” said Kevin Wasielewski, vice president of marketing for Alienware Corporation. “The Alienware digital home line of advanced media center systems delivers compelling integrated home entertainment solutions for a variety of multimedia needs.”
The Alienware digital home media center systems will be powered by top-of-the-line components such as Intel® Pentium® 4 processors, ATI Technologies graphics solutions, and hard drives with up to 250GB of storage capacity. These powerful components are encased within an ultra quiet chassis featuring an exclusive Alienware design.
The systems will be on display at the 2004 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas within the Microsoft® booth at the muscle beach display.
ABOUT ALIENWARE CORPORATION
Alienware Corporation manufactures high-performance computer desktop and mobile systems and leading-edge professional systems. Alienware offers unique and award-winning products that incorporate state-of-the-art components, innovative engineering and design, and unprecedented customer service. Alienware systems are available direct within the United States and Europe. For more information, please visit www.alienware.com or call 1-800-ALIENWARE (254-3692).