The very latest Digital Entertainment
MEDIA CENTER Appliance - the AVA2
Sales of Media Centers have been suspended for the time being
The new AVA
series Media Center from Tranquil - a celebration of integrated technologies.
The convergence of computer technology and consumer electronics is ever
improving. The AVA series Media Centers, for the 1st time, demonstrate that your
digital entertainment experience does not have to be diluted by ugly, noisy,
unreliable or vulnerable 'PC' style devices.
The reception the original AVA appliance from end users has been astonishing...
- "Thanks
for the AVA. I am delighted by it, especially pleased by
the quietness and
aesthetic appearance..."
- "shallow enough for my AV rack, thank you..."
- "finally a neat, quiet unit..."
- "stunning engineering..."
- "works perfectly..."
- "Ultra Quiet..."
What is the AVA2?
With so much praise we decided to go yet further, with the immediate release of
the AVA2. It adds even more features - it has :
- Auto detecting VGA or
DVI or
SVideo
- New CPU support with 533MHz FSB (AVA1 = 400
MHz)
- Microphone and Line inputs - for SKYPE and
other VOIP etc
- Firewire for your DV cameras etc
- Integrated WiFi (on Gold and Platinum
models)
- Increased Storage from 160GB to 250GB for
the same price
- Built in Acronis recovery facilities
- Newly designed chip coolers for even cooler
operation
- 4 easy to choose options, to suit your
demands and your pocket
Models available - Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum
Starting price of the AVA2 is now only
£755.00
(+VAT)
The AVA series (Audio Visual Appliance) brings together the very best of today's
technologies, for your enjoyment :
- Fan less design, with almost zero noise
- Low profile, to sit along side your other Audio Visual products
- Easy setup and use, for everyone - with auto detect for numerous display
types
- Automatic computer Power on Demand facility
- Very low power consumption, for our environment
- Based on Windows Media Center 2005
- Safe and secure against all intrusions or potential problems
- Self optimising, to ensure peak performance at all times
- With easy connection to today's display devices and audio systems
Why AVA ? To ensure that you really
enjoy your digital entertainment, as you deserve, we at Tranquil have brought
together the very best available technologies.
The hardware platform - the renowned fan less T2e,
and the software -
Microsoft Windows Media Center 2005,
along with the selected power
management, performance optimisation and security add ins,
all work in
harmony to provide a discrete yet powerful appliance.
Available from Tranquil there is :
AVA2.D4
The DVB-T version of the AVA2, in Metallic Silver, Metallic Black or Matt Black, to be used to recieve Freeview TV, and the free to air radio stations
AVA2.S4
The STB (Set top box) version of the AVA2, in Metallic Silver,
Metallic Black or Matt Black, to be used with your SKY box (single tuner) or for
use for TV reception in non FreeView (DVB-T) areas (we suggest 2 tuners).
Both versions come fully equipped with the extras that you may need :
- Powerful, yet efficient CPU and fast memory
- High capacity storage for approx 240 hrs of digital quality TV recording
(there is an option to double this)
- Slot loading CD / DVD drive, to allow playback of almost all disk
formats as well as creation of CDs or DVDs too
- VGA, DVI or SVideo connectivity for today's flat screen TVs or older
CRTs
- Optional integrated Wireless (Wifi) module - as well as the 10/100/1000 network
adapter
- Multi Media card reader with integrated 3 port USB hub
- Wireless remote control unit
- Wireless remote keyboard (optional purchase)
Unit Specification
| Case Dimensions |
387 (w) x 365 (d0 x 66 (h) mm |
| Case Materials |
Aluminium, steel, polycarbonate |
| Systems cooling |
Passive (Fan less) TCC heat pipe (CPU)
Passive (anti-vibration) caddy for HDDs |
| Power Consumption |
Min 3W, Max 68W, Typical 38-45W |
| CPU |
Speed Step controlled 1.5GHz, 1.7GHz or
2.0GHz Pentium
Mobile |
| RAM |
512MB or 1GB DDR333 (Corsair) |
| HDD |
250GB/8MB Quiet Samsung SpinPoint - with
active noise reduction - second drive optional |
| Optical Drive |
Panasonic slot loading MultiDrive, for
CD, DVD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM etc or DVD.CDRW combo (both
withy active noise reduction) |
| Tuners |
Either 2x DVB-T (GDI) or 1x Analog
(Hauppauge) 2x Analog
(Hauppauge) |
| A/V connectivity |
Video - VGA + SVideo + DVI (optional DVI to HDMI
cable)
Audio - Analog (L & R) or SPDIF (Optical) + Mic in + line in |
| Mass |
8.2Kg |
| Approvals |
CE & FCC |
| Warranty |
24 months C&R |

We are not selling Media Centers for the time being.
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