Smart Media Consoles

At the heart of a Media Server is a high performance custom built PC operated by Windows XP Media Centre. These state of the art computers have been redesigned for use in living areas or dedicated rooms. E.g. Living room, kitchen, bed rooms and cinema. Media Server PC's have limited moving parts, utilise ultra cool components making them almost silent in operation.

Other advanced parts include:

Digital audio sound cards for 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound, support for the latest formats.
Digital Video for HD connection to Projectors, Plasma, LCD and monitors.
Digital Freeview tuners for watching and recording TV with On screen TV Guide.
DVD - Progressive scan DVD player for watching full quality movies.
DVDR for the creation of TV, Video and Music DVD's.
Wifi Mice, Keyboards and remote controls.

The Microsoft media centre interface makes the system simple and effective to use. Being a fully functional PC, all other computer features can be used. Internet web browsing, Email, Messaging, Games, Documents and Finance.

MEDIA SERVER FEATURES

My TV A simple way to watch, record, and pause TV, even on multiple channels at the same time. A searchable onscreen Electronic Program Guide allows you to find the program you want effortlessly, and a single button records it, or even the entire series, and with no monthly service fee.
My Music Your entire CD collection can be stored ready for instant play back, with album artwork and track listing download automatically from the internet.
My Pictures Digital photos no longer remain unseen on a computer or camera, but can be instantly enjoyed as a slideshow, even accompanied by your music. Download pictures from your digital camera, touch up, print, and copy to CD, all with your remote control.
My Video Organizing your videos by date or by name and displaying a thumbnail image for each clip. Supported formats include .avi, .mpg, and .wmv files.
Play DVD Enjoy DVD movies on your Media Center PC. Copy recorded TV to CDs and DVDs with built-in CD/DVD burning, easily share pictures and home movies, and burn CD mixes.
Control The keyboard, mouse and remote can be used to control TV, video, music and pictures, whilst the wireless keyboard allows you to use the Media Center to surf the web, create documents, or anything else you would use a PC for. Use the Media Center for business during the day, and entertainment in the evening.
Online Spotlight Download Music and Movies, get the news you want, order prints of your digital photos, and more. With Online Spotlight, you'll have exclusive on-demand online content.
Mobile Media Synchronise your TV, music, video, and digital photos to your portable Media Center, Smartphone, Pocket PC, music player, or other storage devices, such as external hard disk drives.