NIVEUS
SHIPS FIRST WINDOWS VISTA-BASED DIGITAL CABLE COMPATIBLE
MEDIA CENTER
Niveus
has begun shipping its Microsoft Windows Vista Media Center-based
media servers that include support for Digital Cable and
other exclusive features including HD DVD, and Intel Viiv
technology.
Milpitas, CA – March 21, 2007 – Niveus Media,
Inc., an award-winning manufacturer of digital entertainment
solutions for the connected home, is now shipping the company’s
high-performance, Digital Cable Compatible, 2007 media centers
– the Summit Series’ Rainier and Denali Editions,
and the Pro Series’ n9 and n7. Enabling premium HD
television functionality across all Niveus Media Centers,
the CableCARD-ready systems deliver the ultimate in audio
and video performance in a media center to date.
Niveus’
new Media Server line, including the passively-cooled Summit
Series’ Rainier and Denali and rack-mountable Pro
Series, delivers the highest level of Microsoft Windows
Vista Media Center performance for home theaters. Windows
Vista, including highly anticipated CableCARD technology,
will now allow consumers to enjoy one-way cable programming
and enable them to view and record premium digital HD content
without the use of a set-top box via the Niveus Digital
Cable Receiver; an external, dual CableCARD receiver unit
that can be paired with any Digital Cable Compatible Niveus
Media Center.
Niveus
Media Centers are also amongst the first Windows Vista Media
Center-based products to offer stunning 1080p playback via
the HD DVD platform. Providing faster frame rates, higher
quality television, faster music encoding, rich graphics,
and quicker response time, Niveus’ 2007 editions are
also amongst the first Windows Vista Ultimate-based Media
Center systems to incorporate Intel’s Viiv™
technology including Core 2 Duo processors, HD DVD and HDMI
output; all in an audio/video component form factor.
Niveus’
first entry-level media center priced for mid-to-high end
home theaters, the Rainier measures just over 4-inches tall.
Built upon the platform of the acclaimed 2006 Denali, the
Rainier features Niveus’ unique chassis, with an all
new front panel and signature extruded aluminum heat sinks.
The Rainier boasts an impressive list of specifications
including: Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 3 television
tuners (2x Digital Cable Tuner (via Niveus Digital Cable
Receiver unit), 1x ATSC), 750GB of storage, 2GB of memory,
Nvidia’s GeForce Series 7 graphics, and 8-channel
audio. The Rainier also incorporates HDMI, an integrated
IR Receiver/Blaster, Serial (RS-232), Wireless 80211.b/g,
and an integrated flash card reader (SD, MMC).
Measuring
over 8-inches tall, the 2007 Denali and Denali Limited Edition
were designed to deliver the ultimate in power, performance,
and graphics. Niveus’ 2007 Denali line incorporates
HDMI video output, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to
4 television tuners (via Niveus Digital Cable Receiver unit),
1.5TB of storage, 2GB of memory, Nvidia’s GeForce
Series 7 graphics, Serial (RS-232) and high-quality audio
including 8-channel analog output. Both the Denali and the
Rainier feature Niveus’ proprietary Glacier Passive
Cooling™ technology (active & passive cooling)
and patent-pending Niveus ConvergencePanel™ ; the
Summit Series is Imaging Science Foundation (ISF™)
Certified.
Designed
with the custom installer in mind, Niveus’ Pro Series
n7 and n9 incorporate cutting-edge technology to deliver
one of the fastest, most powerful media server solutions
on the market, in a convenient rack-mount form factor. The
HD DVD enabled and Vista-based Pro Series includes the highly-anticipated
Intel Viiv™ technology and Core 2 Duo Extreme processor,
Nvidia’s GeForce Series 8 Graphics and HDMI output.
Packed with the compatibility and functionality to perform
as a central media distribution hub for the digital home,
the Pro Series offers broad third party control and enough
horsepower to distribute audio and video throughout a multi-zone
home. Each feature Niveus’ proprietary Glacier Passive
Cooling™ technology (active & passive cooling)
and patent-pending Niveus ConvergencePanel™, HDMI
and RS-232, as well as hard drive storage options in the
n7 and n9 (1TB to 3TB HDD, respectively). The n9 boasts
4 television tuners, 2GB of Memory, and high-quality audio
including 8-channel analog output.
Niveus
Media’s 2007 Summit Series – Rainier Edition
and Denali Editions have an MSRP starting at $3,199 and
$7,999, respectively. MSRP of the Pro Series n7 and n9 start
at $7,999 and $15,999, respectively.
For
more information on Niveus Media, Inc., please visit www.niveusmedia.com.
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