January 2, 2009

Ace Computers Launching A $999 CableCard-Equipped HTPC At CES 2009

If you're looking for a reasonably priced HTPC you may be in luck come CES. Ace Computers will be using the tradeshow to debut its $999 CableCard-equipped HTPC which will be able to view and record unencrypted cable channels. Model name LMS 250, the HTPC will come with a couple of processor options--AMD's Phenom X3 triple-core CPU or Intel's Core 2 Duo E7300. The Phenom option is based on the Maui entertainment platform while Intel's is based on its Viiv technology.

The LMS 250 will also feature 2 GB of RAM, a 500 GB hard drive, DVD burner, and an internal ATI Digital Cable Tuner which houses the cable provider's CableCard. And this HTPC comes with ALOT of USB ports. The Intel version sports 8 USB ports while the AMD version has a whopping 12!

Both models ship with Windows Vista Premium and Windows Media Center and for an extra $100 you can add a Blu-ray drive. That model will run a little more than $999 however. It'll be priced at $1249.

Via ZDNet