The main new feature of Windows Vista Media Center is the implementation of Digital Cable Tuners, which allows you to view high definition cable television through a computer. The downside though is that Digital Cable Tuners have to be purchased with new computers and through only certain vendors that have been approve by CableLabs. Below is a quick list of computers currently announced or shipping with Digital Cable Tuners.
Currently Shipping
- Velocity Micro PC – This is the first company to offer Digital Cable Tuners (DCTs). Systems, with two DCTs, cost over $2,500.
- Niveus – This is the high-end company for media centers, with a dual DCT system costing over $5,000.
Shipping Soon
- Dell – Dell will be offering the XPS 410 with DCTs. No date has been provided though PCmag.com recently previewed the system.
- Sony – VAIO® Digital Living System™ VGX-XL3 will be released by May at a price of $3,200.
- Vidabox – Shipping systems with DCTs this May though no pricing is currently available on their website.
Mon, Apr 23, 2007
CableCard, Digital Cable Tuners, Vista Media Center