Ace LHD Viva Media Center PC Doubles as LCD TV - Cedia News Article from CE Pro

Ace LHD Viva Media Center PC Doubles as LCD TV

Viiv-based unit has two onboard tuners with options for external CableCards.

Sep
16

By Julie Jacobson
Filed in: Press Releases, CEDIA, Media Center, Highlights
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09.16.2007 — Ace Computers' new LHD Viva is an all-in-one Media Center PC/LCD TV. "It really had to be seen in person to appreciate," says Ace principal John Samborski.

The unit, which costs less than $2,000 is a full-fledged Media Center integrated into a 22-inch TV. It has two built-in TV tuners with an option for external CableCard tuners, thanks to Ace's new status as a Microsoft Direct-OEM partner.

Features:

Intel VIIV and LIFE|WARE Ready

Up to 2 Tuners Plus Support for External CableCard Tuners

Available with 19” or 22” Wide Screen LCD Displays

Support for Gigabit Lan, wireless and Bluetooth

Built-In Subwoofer and Speakers plus external speakers available

Support 7.1 High Definition Audio-24 Bit/192KHz/ 8 HD Channels

Up to 2TB Onboard Storage plus eSATA and Firewire Ports

Choice of 3 Video Cards and more coming

Anti-Vibration and Acoustically Dampened - Ultra Quiet system

NO DIRECT SALES-100% of sales are through partners

Nationwide On-Site Support Available

Microsoft WHQL Certified and VISTA Ready

Julie Jacobson, Editor-at-large, CE Pro

As a co-founder of EH Publishing in 1994, Julie has edited and contributed to all of the company's publications at one time or another. An authority on home automation, networking, integration, digital convergence and the CE pro channel, Julie speaks often about these subjects at industry events. She graduated with a B.A. in Economics from the University of Michigan, and received an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. Julie is a washed-up Ultimate Frisbee player.