Built on the power of the new Intel Atom D525 dual core 1.83 GHz processor, the upcoming Xtreamer Ultra HD media player is ready to take on the home theater PC market. This bite-sized streamer is ready to gobble up hoards of HD content thanks to the nVidia ION2 GPU and high-speed DDR3 memory. The revolution begins in seven days.
In the world of low-cost alternatives to building a home theater PC, most existing products still leave a lot to be desired in terms of performance. Xtreamer Ultra looks to bridge this gap thanks to an impressive spec sheet. At the heart of the HD media streamer is the Intel Atom D525 Dual Core 1.83hz and nVidia ION2 graphics processor based on Intel’s NM10 express chipset.
Harnessing the power of the ION 2, Xstreamer Ultra will achieve video acceleration with PureVideo HD (Flash 10.1) and CUDA for the computing power of the GPU. Audio will be provided by the ALC892 chipset, offering 7.1+2 channel HD audio (7.1 playback plus two channels of independent stereo outputs for multiple streaming).
Other highlights of this impressive media streamer six USB 2.0 ports, HDMI 1.3a/DVI port, optical audio out, eSATA, up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, gigabit ethernet, IR port (IRDA 1.0), HD audio BitStreaming, hybrid passive and active cooling with silent 24dBA fan, a Windows Media Center certified remote control and a pre-configured USB boot OS with kernel and drivers preconfigured. Optional accessories include: USB Mini Keyboard, USB WIFI 802.11n, USB Blu-Ray Combo,USB LifeCam, USB HDD Docking Station, and USB TV Tuner.
Now that we’ve covered the Xtreamer Ultra in detail, you’re probably wondering what type of software runs on this media streamer. Well, seeing as the unit is a HTPC replacement and you install your own 2.5” hard drive, it’s really a case of picking your poison: Windows 7 with Aero user interface and DirectCompute compatible, Boxee, XBMC, MediaPortal Compatible, Live CD or PreCompiled Linux compatible.
The Xtreamer Ultra goes on sale in seven days and honestly, we can’t wait. The D-link Boxee Box has a serious contender on the horizon, anyone care to predict a champion? If you are ready to bite, Xtreamer Deals is currently offering the Xtreamer Ultra for 100€, a 50 percent savings.
February 28 | Xtreamer | 200€
