HiPe PC launches eMage-N Media PC with voice command capability

One thing that we're sure will get everyone excited about a new home entertainment computer is HiPe (say: "hype") PC's complete disregard of traditional spelling. Despite its absurd nomenclature, the new eMage-N (um, "imagine" ?), is trying to make waves in other ways too, by being among the first to integrate voice recognition into an HTPC. Powered by the One Voice Technologies' Media Center Communicator software (which you can pick up along with the One Voice Remote for a total of $250), this new MPC comes loaded up with a 1.86GHz Core 2 Duo E6300 processor, 1GB of RAM, WiFi, a Radeon X1600PRO 256MB video card with HDCP-compliant HDMI out, 320GB 7,200rpm hard drive, a dual-layer DVD±RW burner, and 7.1 audio with a S/PDIF optical jack. If you're still jonesing for more hardware, there's an optional Blu-Ray recorder, 200-disc DVD/DVD-RW changer, HD projector, and a 100-inch movie screen to complete your home theater experience. But you didn't think you'd get all that stuff along with this shiny new setup for cheap, did you; actually, you'll be throwing down at least $2,251, and probably a lot more if you want all those nifty options to go with it. Still, we're sure that those who do fork over that coinage for the eMage-N will find it to be 2-TalEE Q-el, d00d.

[Via PVRWire]

[Chris M @ Dec 4th 2006 2:58PM]

FIRST!

Rather sexy device I can see one in my Media Center area.

Chris

[GioNYC @ Dec 4th 2006 3:03PM]

"Computer: Enable Voice activation"
"Shuffle to DVD 1, Gone With the Wind, Chapter 4"

-"No you stupid processor I said Gone With the Wind
not Girls Gone Wild"

[diulei @ Dec 4th 2006 4:12PM]

Wow. A company that spells worse than Motorola does.

[Bob Spencer @ Dec 4th 2006 4:46PM]

This is just what I've been looking for! I love that cute little built in display.

So would this "One Voice Remote" let me toss all my hand helds? Can I connect my Zune here?

[Richard @ Dec 4th 2006 4:51PM]

Greetings!
I just wanted to say that we love your writeup!
In case you were wondering, HiPe PC is short for "High Performance Personal Computers", sort of a play on words and the "eMage-N" is in reference to the 'magic-like' quality of complete voice control. When our Virtual Re---oops, I'm told I can't talk about that yet--when our 'new peripherals' are released, the 'Mage' in the name will be more apparent :)

Thank you folks once more and Believe The HiPe!

Richard S - Sales Manager

[Edicus_Rex @ Dec 4th 2006 5:20PM]

Um, yeeeeaahhhhhhh....... but does it run OS X? Because I am one of those people that ridiculed Mac 15 years ago and now am a die hard convert. So how hackable is it anyway? Because I would want one for sure.

On OS X though.

[EDawg @ Dec 4th 2006 5:24PM]

And then, as I refresh the page to pen myself to ridicule by Mac haters, a video ad for the Mac appears right below the picture of the HiPE. D'oh!

But seriously, this looks like something I would need, if only so I could say things like "Computer, access ST: TNG Season 1, disk two, episode 3. Engage". Way cool, and it would be worth the smack in the head I'd get from my g/f from watching ST: TNG, but it would be worth it.

Who hasn't wanted to say "Engage" to their computer? Or "Open the pod bay doors, Hal, and start DVD 1 please".

Sweeeet

[jackbrack @ Dec 4th 2006 5:39PM]

Who the heck cares if this thing runs OSX? It's a Media Center PC...have you actually used MCE2005? It's fantastic just the way it is, especially it's OTA HDTV and Xbox 360 extender capabilities. I'm in no way a M$-fanboi, especially since I adore my Mac-Mini and Front Row, but this is a different beast altogether and is intended to do a completely different job (i.e., combining Tivo with extendability and jukebox functionality).

That said, I've built the close to the same machine for under $1K, AND includes 1 NTSC, 2 ATSC HDTV tuners. Sure it's only running an Athlon64, but it's still more than enough to handle the HDTV, when combined with the Sapphire card.

BTW, as a preemptive answer...he case is very similar to the Ahanix MCE701 at PCalchemy......

[Kenno @ Dec 4th 2006 5:51PM]

Are you sure it's just Hype? Gosh, I first read it as "High-Pee" of course I made the same kind of mistake with Windows "Viscera" if things keep up like this I might have to move over to �Appal� or "Lumox."

[Richard @ Dec 4th 2006 7:06PM]

*smiles* hey, you're not alone! It took us literally three years before we could convince all of our customers that the name is "windows XP" and not "windows XT" or "XD" or "PX" :D

[James @ Dec 4th 2006 6:10PM]

Forget the guts... I want to know where I can buy the chasis and build my own!

[Brad Linder @ Dec 4th 2006 7:04PM]

James, you can pick up that case for around $600.

http://www.pcalchemy.com/product_info.php/pName/origenae-x15e-htpc-case-wtft-touchscreen-and-ir-module-silver/cName/htpc-cases

[Tom @ Dec 4th 2006 8:39PM]

Yeah umm.... i second Richard in telling you all to go out an d buy one for your loved ones for christmas!

Exactly what is Richard Sales Manager of by the way???