LaCie Debuts Extra Small Full HD Media Center at CES – the LaCinema Mini HD

Hot off the heels of their announcement about a new Windows Home Server, LaCie have announced a new Full HD Media Center pc, that is very, and I do mean VERY tiny!

LaCinema Mini HD is available in a 500GB capacity in Europe and will be available worldwide later this quarter through the LaCie Online Store, LaCie Reseller+, and LaCie Corner, starting at the suggested retail price of $299.99. For more information, visit www.lacie.com.

Needless to say I want one 🙂

Here is what LaCie has to say about the device:

Amazingly small and stylish, the LaCinema Mini HD provides uncompromising quality, adding stunning 1080p playback through HDMI on your HDTV. No matter the video, music or photo format and resolution, the Mini HD will play it seamlessly with clear sound and the vivid images that you’ve come to expect from HD. It’s compatible with all the most popular video formats on the market, from DivX and MKV, to AVC and H.264, and comes with Dolby Digital surround sound.

It’s easy to play your movie library on your HDTV: Attach the LaCinema Mini HD to your computer via the bus-powered USB 2.0 connection to quickly transfer your movies, then connect it to your TV for instant playback. No other configuration is required. The LaCinema Mini HD also comes with 802.11n WiFi technology to ensure maximized performance for HD movie streaming. Embedded inside an ultra compact design, LaCinema Design, Design by Neil Poulton, will elegantly integrate into your HDTV setup.

Its UPnP^™/DLNA^™ capabilities ensure that the LaCinema Mini HD works in tandem with your home network, connecting easily to your PC or network storage (like a (URL)LaCie Network Space 2) so it’s simple to populate with your media.With one click, you can turn the LaCinema Mini HD into a powerful media server that will allow you to use it as a central location for all of your media. You can even share content with a Playstation®, Xbox®, or other audio or video DLNA player.

With up to 500GB of storage available, you can store your entire digital media library in one location. A user-friendly navigation and remote control have been designed to enhance your entertainment experience. You can even quickly connect a USB storage key to the front of your LaCinema Mini HD to instantly watch movies on your TV.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS:

Item Number :
301914KUA

Capacity :
500 GB

Interface :
USB 2.0

Maximum Resolution :
1920 x 1080p

Supported File Systems :
NTFS (Windows®), HFS+ (Mac®), FAT32 (Mac/Windows)

Video Codecs :
AVI, MKV, MOV, DIVX, MPEG, TS, MP4, WMV, DVD-Video (ISO, Video_TS), MPEG1/2/4, DIVX/HD, XVID H.264, VC1

Audio Format :
MP3, WMA, AAC**, MP4, WAV, OGG, FLAC

Subtitles :
SRT, SSA, SUB, SMI, PSB, ASS

Playlist :
PLS, M3U, WPL (Windows Media Player, Winamp compatible)

Photo :
JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF

Output :
HDMI 1.3, Audio Video RCA, Digital Optical Audio

Network Compatibility :
WiFi: 802.11b/g/n
Wired: Ethernet 100Mbps

Dimensions :
118 x 118 x 40 mm / 4.7 x 4.7 x 1.5 in.

Weight :
450 g / 15.9 oz.

System Requirements :
Computer with an Ethernet network adapter
Latest version of Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 / Linux 2.6
Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended
Ethernet switch or router

Box Content :
LaCinema Mini HD
External power adapter
Remote control (includes 2 x AAA batteries)
HDMI cable
Composite audio video cable
USB 2.0 cable
Ethernet (network) cable
PV TwonkyMedia Server 5.1

Comments :
*1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 10–15% less).
**Supports iTunes-encoded songs. The LaCinema Mini HD cannot be used in violation of any copyright or other IP (Intellectual Property) rights. It may only be used in connection with materials legally owned or licensed to the user and only to the extent such ownership or license rights permit such use.

Warranty :
2-Year Limited Warranty

Speci?cations and appearance are given as guidelines and may change without notice.