Evesham e-box Media Center given an Intel Viiv makeover
New Viiv e-box Media Center takes Digital Home concept a giant leap further
Evesham enthusiastically embraced the possibilities of integrated home entertainment when Microsoft launched Windows XP Media Center – the first Evesham e-box was received with rave reviews and a clutch of awards for design, features and functionality – but with the launch and inclusion of Intel’s ‘Viiv’ technology the new e-box reaches another level in achieving the ultimate home entertainment experience.
‘We have worked closely with Intel on the launch of the ebox and Intel Viiv technology,’ says Richard Austin, Chairman of Evesham Technology. ‘With the introduction of Viiv we expect the acceptance of Media Center systems as the centre of the “Digital Home” to explode, we wanted to be sure that our new entertainment platform gave consumers something they would desire – the e-box is just the sort of guest I would like in my front room.’
The Evesham Viiv e-box has been custom designed to sit perfectly in the living room. It is quiet, compact and boasts high-tech good looks. Even smaller than its predecessor, the Viiv e-box will take up a mere 340mm(W) x 288mm(D) x 98mm(H) of shelf space.
Packed into the tiny box you will find Dual Core processing power from the Intel Pentium D9xx series, plus 256MB ATI Radeon X550 PCI-E graphics, a Western Digital S-ATA 7200rpm HDD and a Dual Layer DVDRW drive.
Also squeezed in are two Dual Hybrid (analogue/free-to-air digital) TV Tuners - enjoy watching and recording programmes simultaneously and utilise special features such as time-shift and favourite channel programming.
Intel Viiv unites the performance and connectivity of PCs to the world of consumer electronics. Why have several boxes when one which has been specifically designed to simplify the enjoyment of all your digital entertainment requirements? By making an Evesham e-box with Intel Viiv technology and Windows Media Center Edition 2005 the hub of your digital living room, countless entertainment options become available to you without you even leaving the sofa. The possibilities are truly staggering, everything from digital music/photography, online photo editing and PVR facilities to downloading Hollywood films and live concerts.
The Evesham ViiV e-box is supplied as standard with a Microsoft Windows Media Center 2005 certified remote control as well as a Microsoft cordless keyboard and cordless optical tilt mouse.
Pricing and availability
The Evesham Viiv e-box is on sale now. Prices start from just £999 including VAT and a three-year Gold Warranty backed by Evesham’s award winning, UK based, technical support.
Specifications
* Chassis: Evesham custom designed, quiet chassis with integrated receiver
* Processor: Intel Pentium D9xx Series
* Software: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 inc. Remote Control
* Graphics: 256Mb ATI Radeon Mobility X550 PCI-E graphics
* TV Tuner: Dual Hybrid (Digital/Analogue) Tuners (watch and record simultaneously)
* Hard Drive: Western Digital S-ATA 250GB 7200rpm with 8mb Cache
* Optical Drive: DVD/CD-RW/DVD-RW DL Drive
* Peripherals: Microsoft cordless keyboard and cordless optical tilt mouse
* Wireless: Wireless options available
* Warranty: Evesham 3yr Gold Warranty
About Evesham Technology Ltd
Evesham Technology is a leading UK based provider of IT Solutions. Evesham develop and assemble its own range of PCs, servers, notebooks and PNAs. Evesham PCs have become one of the highest award winning ranges of personal computers in the UK. http://www.lowestonweb.com is a subsidiary of Evesham Technology Ltd, specialising in peripherals and other IT related equipment. Evesham also has a reseller division.
Evesham’s strength lies in its very strong relationship with manufacturers and suppliers. Evesham has regularly been partnered with Intel, Microsoft and AMD to bring new products to market in the UK. It is heavily involved with the government’s HCI program, providing businesses and their employees with a cost effective way of purchasing PC’s for employees use at home. Evesham have also worked directly with Intel for server product development and has strong storage products based on co-operation with suppliers. Evesham is a strong leader in the promotion of the Microsoft Home Media Center.
