Alienware To Redefine Digital Home Entertainment; High-Performance PC Manufacturer Ships New Line Of Home Entertainment Systems

14-May-04

Alienware announced that it has begun shipping its new line of DHS digital home entertainment systems. DHS systems feature Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004, which integrates the functionality of individual A/V components into a single unit, complete with a common user interface and remote control. Alienwareís new line offers an innovative multimedia package with the ability to store, playback, and burn CDs and DVDs, organize digital photos, record, pause and playback live TV similar to TIVO or Replay, pause live FM radio broadcasts, play games, and download thousands of movie titles and music tracks on-demand. DHS systems feature a horizontal form factor with an ultra-quiet chassis which fits easily into any existing home entertainment center. ìOur new digital home line of systems continues Alienwareís commitment to making high-performance products available to consumers who demand state-of-the-art technology,î said Kevin Wasielewski, Vice President of Marketing for Alienware Corporation. ìThese unique and innovative Alienware all-in-one products offer a great value to consumers and enhances the way they experience multimedia entertainment.î Alienware DHS systems are designed to let users experience digital entertainment in the way that is most convenient for them. With its all-in-one functionality and innovative features, the DHS system eliminates the need to wait in long lines at the neighborhood video store, sit through boring commercials, and fumble with separate remote controls. ìWith Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004, Microsoft is redefining the way people can enjoy digital entertainment on the PC,î said Brad Brooks, Director of Marketing, Windows eHome Division at Microsoft Corp. ìWith an Entertainment PC such as the Alienware DHS PC based on an Intel Pentium 4 processor with HT technology, consumers get all the power of a high performance PC conveniently located in the family room entertainment center, in a sleek-looking device that offers unlimited entertainment possibilities,î said Rob Cooke, Director of Desktop Marketing and Strategic Planning, Intelís Desktop Platforms Group. ìATI continues to support Microsoftís Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 with a comprehensive suite of PC graphics and TV solutions,î said Godfrey Cheng, Director of Marketing, Multimedia Products, ATI Technologies Inc. ìATIs high level of quality continues in Alienware DHS systems by offering a multimedia rich, entertainment offering for consumers.î DHS systems offer Alienwareís award-winning performance powered by Intel Pentium 4 processors with HT Technology starting at 2.8GHz, high performance graphics from ATI Technologies and with Intelís D865PERLK desktop board, 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround sound and Gigabit Ethernet. Full-featured systems start around $1,899. Alienware DHS systems will begin shipping only in the United States and will be offered in Europe shortly after. For more information, please visit www.alienware.com.

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