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 among 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.
