Niveus Media’s 2009 Media Servers Boast Progressive Processing Power and Enhanced Multi-Zone Capabilities
Featuring HDMI 1.3,
next-generation Intel processing, specialized Seagate hard drives, and upgraded
cooling solutions for impressive multi-zone performance.
Denver, CO – CEDIA
Expo 2008 – September 4-7 – Booth #850 – Niveus Media unveils its 2009 line
of media servers, enhanced to provide an incredibly robust entertainment
experience in as many as eleven independent zones. All Niveus media servers,
including the passively cooled Summit Series’ Rainier and Denali Limited
Edition and the rack mountable Pro Series, have been upgraded to incorporate
bleeding-edge technologies for the most powerful Media Center performance.
“To accommodate the
variety of installation applications and performance demands, we’ve upgraded
all of our media servers to offer Niveus Authorized Dealers the preferred range
of configurations,” states Brian Paper, Vice President Operations and
Co-Founder of Niveus Media. “With a selection of form factors, processing
power, audio and video solutions, and storage capacities, Niveus has a superior
solution for today’s multi-zone scenarios.”
Significant upgrades across the Niveus Media Server line
include: HDMI 1.3 support for high-definition audio codecs and the utmost in
connectivity and new Seagate Pipeline HD™ hard drives for unprecedented
acoustics, reliability, and video streaming performance.
Now completely fanless and utilizing an external power
supply, the 2009 Niveus Media Center – Rainier Edition is optimized for the
coolest and quietest performance and offers: up to 1TB of internal storage;
Niveus Pro Audio featuring 8 channel analog & digital out and 116db
signal-to-noise ratio; and, most notably, the new Intel® G45 Express Chipset with
Intel® Clear Video technology, a videophile-worthy integrated graphics solution
providing major advancements in video performance and responsiveness, enabling
crystal clear 1080p video.
The rack-mountable Niveus Media Center – Pro Series line,
scheduled to be available Q4 2008, features enhanced cooling technology,
allowing for improved airflow and cool and quiet performance in demanding
rack-mount scenarios. The Pro Series will also offer: up to 4TB of internal
storage; a 32GB dedicated solid state drive (for the operating system); Niveus
Pro Audio featuring 8 channel analog & digital out and 120db
signal-to-noise ratio and support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio; and
Nvidia’s GeForce Series 9 graphics featuring PureVideo™ HD technology for high
quality video scaling up to and beyond 1080p. For advanced power, Niveus
intends to utilize the Intel® Core™ i7 processor for the ultimate in
high-definition, multi-zone entertainment.
“Intel is excited about Niveus incorporating both the
onboard G45 graphics solution into its Rainier Edition as well as their future
intention to offer the Intel Core i7 processor with the Pro Series,” states
Jeff McCrea, Vice President and General Manager of Intel’s Consumer PC Group.
“Niveus continues to leverage the Intel platform to deliver astounding
multi-zone entertainment.”
For 2009, the flagship Niveus Media Center – Denali Limited
Edition has undergone a complete facelift, adding even more sophistication to
this award-winning media server. Internally, the Denali Limited Edition has
been refined to incorporate: 2TB of storage; a 32GB dedicated solid state drive
(for the operating system); a slot load Blu-ray Disc player; Niveus Pro Audio
featuring 8 channel analog & digital out and 120db signal-to-noise ratio
and support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio; and Nvidia’s GeForce Series
9 graphics featuring PureVideo™ HD technology for high quality video scaling up
to and beyond 1080p. Denali Limited Edition now represents one of the quietest,
most powerful media servers on the market.
All Niveus media servers are capable of storing, managing,
and distributing high-definition TV, music, movies, photos, and more, and can
be easily integrated with premier home automation solutions.
Niveus’ 2009 product line will be available in Q4 2008.
For more information on Niveus Media, Inc., please visit www.niveusmedia.com.
