Mvix USA on Wednesday announced the release of its Ultio Pro MX-880HD media center hub with the capability to record and playback high-definition programs. The device has no optical disk drive, but contains a hard drive that can be as large as 2TB. The Ultio Pro can also download torrents on its own and can be uses as a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device.
Mvix has recently and quietly introduced a new multi-functional device to complement home theater set-ups, the MvixPVR. It combines personal video recorder capabilities with media server functionality and has a dock for iPods. The MvicPVR can play back 1080p high-definition video, will upconvert standard-def signals and supports 5.1-channel digital surround sound set-ups. It has an HDMI input and output, in addition to standard RCAs and components as well as USB 2.0 port that allows users to connect external drives or digital cameras to play back their content. The device itself can be connected to PCs like an external drive.
