Tech Shout!

Mvix has introduced the Mvix Wireless Hi-Definition Media Center, a next-generation hard disk-based media center built around the robust Linux architecture. In short, the MX-760HD Media Center is a true home-theater PC offering innumerable possibilities for all multimedia lovers.

The new MX-760HD Media Center will take advantage of the superior abilities of Sigma 8621 chipset, including excellent visual quality supported by leading-edge video decoding technologies, the high resolution audio specifications and the capability for wireless connectivity to home and office networks. Mvix MX-760HD Media Center features the wireless 802.11g technology with WEP infrastructure to deliver maximum wireless signal rates (of up to 54 Mbps) for streaming digital media across network clients.

As a logical extension of the DVD market, with the MX-760HD users can enjoy their entire set of movies, DVDs, home videos and even digital audio content on one 3.5-inch hard disk drive. For movies, TV shows, camcorder footage and more, the MX-760HD is capable of storing and decoding dozens of digital media files and formats. To meet the latest advancements in Audio/Video interfaces, the Mvix Hi-Def Media Center connects to HDTV or Plasma TV sets via a High Definition Digital Video Interface (DVI).

Offering a complete 360-degree access capability, the Mvix Media Center is equipped with almost all possibilities of Input-Output options. It enables PC connectivity via USB2.0, Wireless (802.11G or MIMO), LAN (10/100 Mbps) and even USB-Host ports. For output, display devices can be connected via DVI, Component, S-video, Composite and even the traditional 3-pin RCA ports. The MX-760HD also offers digital optical-audio port for the audiophiles.

The Mvix Wireless Hi-Definition Media Center (MX-760HD ) is priced at $299.99 (sans a hard drive though).

Specs of the Mvix Wireless Hi-Definition Media Center:

Processor: SEM8621L

Operating System: ucLinux

Video Formats: DivX (3/4/5), AVI, Xvid, MPEG, VCD(DAT), DVD(VOB, IFO), WMV-9, TP, TS, TRP

Audio Formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG, PCM, AC3, DTS (pass-thru and downmixing)

Image Formats: BMP, JPEG/JPG, PNG

Video Output: Composite, S-Video, Component, and DVI

Audio Output: Stereo RCA, 5.1 channel RCA, Coaxial, Optical

TV Standard: NTSP, PAL or AUTO

Hi-Def Decoding: HD Component Y, Pb, Pr (480p, 720p, 1080i) / HD DVI (480, 720, 1080i, 1080p)

Audio Decoding: MPEG-1 AND MPEG-2 Laysers I, II, and III (MP3), and MPEG-2 BC multi-channel layers I, II and III, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AAC-LC, WMA9 and WMA9 Pro

Networking: RJ-45 Ethernet (10/100), Wireless 802.11b/g/Pre-N MIMO

Network Security: WEP and MAC filtering

Hard Disk Type: 3.5″ Internal IDE(PATA)

Power: AC-DC Adapter 12V, 2.5a

Dimension: 187mm(w) x 193mm(h) x 58mm(d) or 7.4″(w) x 7.6″(h) x 2.3″(d)