Kapsel Media Center ceramic PC with Intel Viiv

The Kapsel Media Center PC runs Windows Media Center Edition and is one of the first we've seen on the Intel Viiv platform which means this little orb packs in a dual-core processor (Yonah likely, though they don't specify), and Intel's Quick Resume Technology to power the media center on and off quickly. This tiny (10.6 x 9.1 x 3.0-inches) ceramic shelled PC can be positioned horizontally, vertically, or hung on the wall and throws down 7.1 surround and hi-def video playback. Expect this and other Viiv-centric media centers to ship first quarter 2006, price not yet disclosed.

[Via GadgetReview]

[ooda @ Jan 4th 2006 9:16AM]

So, it's pretty much the supposed new Mac Mini minus an iPod dock, and with a shticky wire stand.



Though it does seem decent.

[Pete M @ Jan 4th 2006 9:21AM]

er, Windows Home Media Center?? (and the first bit of that sentence doesn't make sense...)



To #1: I don't see any similarities between this and a Mac mini!

[Illuminated One @ Jan 4th 2006 9:34AM]

This thing looks sick. I am enjoying the new form factor of these new Pc's

[Scott Russell @ Jan 4th 2006 10:10AM]

Though it doesn't look like a Mac mini, it's still looking pretty fly -- and it's got great specs. This will provide a nice alternative to the Apple solution rumored to be released next week. I'm thinking the Kaspel MCPC is a triple, while Apple's iPod-integrated device might be a home run.

[Andy Scott @ Jan 4th 2006 10:34AM]

Chances are that this device will have the same sort of compatibility as the xbox360 with device which means it will work with nearly all players, unlike the Mac Mini. This also has a dual-core which makes it a serious powerhouse. Fingers crossed it has bluetooth as standard.

[Folkestone Gerald @ Jan 4th 2006 10:49AM]

It's like a PC, but for a girl!

[Mike Street @ Jan 4th 2006 10:55AM]

I'm liking this. Very stylish and different and space age. Man I wish I was down in Vegas this week.

[nikke73 @ Jan 4th 2006 11:07AM]

Very stylish! Looks like Apple's product.

[michael @ Jan 4th 2006 12:30PM]

Can you get it with a Blu-ray player? If so, I want one.

[Mu Doggy @ Jan 4th 2006 1:27PM]

#8 - blu-ray slot loads won't be out until almost '07

[MacCrazy @ Jan 4th 2006 1:44PM]

I don't get the Mac mini comment - my only thought was - if this run Mac OS X I would get one. It looks small and cool.

[wtfunkymonkey @ Jan 4th 2006 1:50PM]

Looks good to me, i wouldn't mind that in my living room. Have to look a bit deeper into the stats though. It better have some serious disk space or at least some expandability.

[Matt E. @ Jan 4th 2006 3:36PM]

I think it's pretty much agreed that the days of the old big biege box on your desk are over. This is cool.

[Ron Amadeo @ Jan 4th 2006 4:39PM]

Reminds me of a nintendo ON. =)

[happy gilmore @ Jan 4th 2006 5:26PM]

if they will change the lame logo on the side to a "radioactive" or "biohazzard" symbol, i'll take one!

[SJester @ Jan 5th 2006 1:39PM]

I'm not so thrilled about the styling. Very EPCOTT center "Home of the Future." Looks like a toaster with a mushroom logo on the side.

Will this suffer from expansion or upgrade problems? Small and oddly shaped case.

What sort of copy control does it include? I'm not a

proponent of piracy, but I'm tired of trouble streaming from one room to the next,etc.

What's the advantage of a ceramic shell? Nonstick cooking?