טכנולוגית מתחרה לMCE צפויה להיות ביצור בתחילת 2006
Intel® Viiv™ Technology Arrives Early 2006
המידע מאתר אינטל:
שימוש בDUAL CORE
Get ready for a new kind of consumer entertainment PC that will change the way you enjoy entertainment at home. Intel's new platform for digital entertainment—Intel® Viiv™ technology—will launch in early 2006 with the multitasking power of a dual-core processor-based PC and sleek new designs that fit your lifestyle.
An Intel Viiv technology-based PC:
הפעלה מידית של ON OFF
Features remote control operation from the comfort of your couch, and instant on/off functionality like a TV (after initial boot)
Has cutting-edge technology, including a dual-core processor and advanced graphics and sound capability for an amazing audio/visual experience
גישה לאינטרנט למוזיקה תמונות ומשחקים
Offers content on demand with easy Internet access to movies, music, pictures and games
PVR
Has the ability to record, pause, and rewind live TV programs (with optional TV tuner card)
תמיכה ברשת אלחוטית להפצת מדיה שבבית לטלויזיה
Includes special software that makes it easier to set-up a home network and connect to other wireless devices
מעיצוב דמוי DVD למערכות דמוי PC
Comes in different shapes and sizes to fit any style home, including small consumer electronics-type designs that look like DVD players to more traditional desktop designs
תמיכה ב7.1
Provides state-of-the-art PC performance including support for up to 7.1 channel surround sound for a home theater-quality entertainment experience∇
יכולת עבודה מקבילית:
With an Intel Viiv technology-based PC and supporting devices, you can enjoy a growing universe of digital media content—both directly at the PC and in other rooms throughout your home∇. Plus, the power of Intel dual-core processors means that multiple family members can use the same PC to enjoy content in different rooms at the same time. For example, one family member can download a movie on the Intel Viiv technology-based PC in the family room, while another enjoys music being streamed from the same PC to the living room stereo∇.
בנוסף לזה ארכיטקאטורה זו תשמש במערכות חומרה ותוכנה נוספות....
∇ Home networking capability and many Intel® Viiv™ technology-based usage models will require additional hardware devices, software or services. Functionality of Intel Viiv technology verified devices will vary; check product details for desired features. System and component performance and functionality will vary depending on your specific hardware and software configurations.
