Mac mini-style theater PC

Envive today unveiled the E-Center Micro X, a compact theater system styled after Apple's Mac mini desktop computer. Designed for relatively basic home theater needs, the Micro X features a 1.66GHz mobile Core 2 Duo chip, DVD-RW drive, 80GB hard disk, DVI as well as S-Video connectivity, and a built-in IR receiver that interfaces with an included Media Center remote. The company also unveiled its E-Center Pro for more advanced users, which adopts the shame of a home audio receiver and offers an impressive range of features, according to Electronista. The Pro model will ship with two ATSC as well as two NTSC tuners, allowing owners to record at least two shows simultaneously regardless of whether they are over-the-air HDTV or analog signals. The system includes a standard 500GB hard drive, offering support for a total of six drives. Options include Blu-Ray or HD DVD drives, as well as HDMI output. The Micro X is available for $1,000, while the Pro is expected to ship in late 2006 for an estimated $2,500. [images]

by MacNN Staff