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Niveus Media Launches the 2007 Summit Series Media Centers (25/10/2006)

CEDIA US Expo 2006

The 2007 Summit Series line will include the re-introduction of the Rainier Edition featuring HD DVD and upgraded components for the Denali Edition line including Intel's Core 2 Duo processor, Nvidia GeForce 7 Series graphics, and HDMI.

Niveus Media, Inc., an award-winning manufacturer of digital entertainment solutions for the connected home, will showcase two new media centers - the Rainier and Denali Editions. Combining Niveus' unique design elements and technology with the industry's latest hardware and software advancements, the 2007 Summit Series delivers the highest level of media center performance for home theaters, available at various price points.

Building upon the company's acclaimed 2006 Denali, the virtually silent media centers feature Niveus' Glacier Passive Cooling(tm) technology, as well as the patent-pending Niveus ConvergencePanel(tm). Providing faster frame rates, higher quality television, faster music encoding, rich graphics, and quicker response time, Niveus' 2007 editions are amongst the first Windows Media Center systems to incorporate Intel's Viiv(tm) technology, Core Duo and Core 2 Duo processors, HD DVD and HDMI output; all in an audio/video component form factor.

Based on Windows Media Center 2005 software, the new Rainier includes: HDMI (carrying both audio and video), an integrated IR Receiver/Blaster, Serial (RS-232), Wireless 80211.b/g, an integrated flash card reader (SD, MMC), and Niveus' unique industrial design with an all new front panel and signature extruded aluminum heat sinks. With Imaging Science Foundation (ISF(tm)) Video Quality Certification on track to be received by the time the product ships, Niveus' Summit Series continues to provide custom installation integrators with only the highest quality video experience.

As Niveus' first entry-level media center priced for mid-to-high end home theaters, the 2007 Rainier measures half the size of the Denali at just over 4-inches tall. The Rainier boasts an Intel Core Duo processor, up to 3 television tuners (2x NTSC, 1x ATSC), 750GB of storage, 2GB of memory, ATI X1600 Pro graphics, and 8-channel audio. Additionally, the Rainier will become one of the first Windows Media Center based products to offer stunning 1080p playback via the HD DVD platform.

For the ultimate in power, performance, and graphics, the 2007 Denali incorporates HDMI video output, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4 television tuners (2x NTSC, 2x ATSC), 1TB of storage, 4GB of memory, Nvidia's GeForce Series 7 graphics, and 8-channel audio and Serial (RS-232). The Denali measures just over 8-inches tall.

In addition, the Windows Vista Capable 2007 Summit Series is eligible to receive the highly anticipated Windows Vista upgrade offered by Niveus. Windows Vista, including the addition of CableCARD technology, will allow consumers to enjoy one-way cable programming and enable them to view and record premium digital HD content without the use of a set-top box, while protecting cable operators' investments in high value content.

Reconfirming the company's commitment to providing its valued dealers with the tools needed to easily integrate and control a Niveus Media Center, Niveus announced its participation in the following programs: AMX's InConcert manufacturer partner program, Crestron's Integration Partner program and Exceptional Innovation's Life|ware Ready(tm) program. The company will also continue to work with Netstreams, Universal Electronics and Vantage to ensure compatibility.

Niveus Media's 2007 Summit Series - Rainier and Denali Editions have an MSRP starting at $3,499 and $6,999, respectively. Both are expected to ship September 30, 2006.

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