Moneual's 972 Home Media Server hearts Blu-ray

The last time we heard from Moneual, it was showing off a funky fresh tubular HTPC at CEDIA, but now it seems the firm is putting its poker face back on for the thoroughly traditional 972 Home Media Server. This rig rocks a tried and true flat black chassis, built-in display (at least it sure looks like one), a minimalist feel and a built-in Blu-ray writer to boot. 'Course, you'll find all the usual media PC amenities here including PVR functionality, but mum's the word on actual hardware configurations. Keep it locked for more just as soon as we find out.

[muddyh2o @ Nov 14th 2007 9:38AM]

i've always wondered about front-of-unit displays. are they actually useful, or are they for people with more money than sense?

[JK @ Nov 14th 2007 10:30AM]

They are useful for people with Home Theater Rooms and projectors. They want to be able to access their music without firing up the projector. For the rest of it does seem like a waste.

[dataminer49er @ Nov 14th 2007 12:26PM]

U - L - G - Y! You ain't got no alibi, you ugly!

[Justin @ Nov 14th 2007 12:36PM]

Yes, you typed U - L - G - Y, in case you were wondering, and yes, what a device looks like really affects how well it works.

[Joe Maki @ Nov 14th 2007 1:54PM]

E-P-E-N-$-I-V-E might be more appropriate :)

[Joe Maki @ Nov 14th 2007 1:55PM]

Now if I knew how to spell ....

[Justin @ Nov 15th 2007 9:04AM]

Hey, at least you noticed. That's more than I can say for most!

[JBDragon @ Nov 14th 2007 11:30PM]

Looks expensive, I could care less about Blu-Ray, so it's no sale for me.