New Innovative Area-51 Desktops Allow Users to Take Complete Control of Their Home Entertainment Experience
MIAMI - January 6, 2006 - Alienware(r) -- one of the leading
manufacturers of high-performance desktop, notebook, media center,
server and professional systems -- announces the new Area-51(r) 3550 and
Area-51 5400 featuring the new Intel(r) Viiv(tm) technology platform for
home entertainment consumers looking to centralize and exhilarate their
digital home entertainment experience.
The Area-51 3550 delivers the integrated functionality of a CD player,
DVD player, media server, digital video recorder (DVR) and more while
enabling quick and easy distribution of digital media content that can
be distributed throughout the home.
The Area-51 3550 with Intel Viiv Technology delivers:
* Intel Pentium(r) D processor technology
* Fast and easy organization of personal music collections,
recorded television programs, family pictures, home videos and any other
digital media
* Intel Quick Resume Technology, which provides one-button on/off
operation - similar to a traditional television or cable box
* Immediate access to movie and music content services such as
Virgin Digital, MTV and On-Demand media
* Dual-core processors for a seamless entertainment experience
whether playing graphics-intensive games, editing digital videos or
simply watching your favorite movie
* An astonishing home theater experience with support for up to
7.1 surround sound speakers and high-definition output
* The ability to wirelessly distribute digital media content such
as music and videos from the Area-51 3550 to any room in the home
In addition, Alienware is announcing an innovative and incredibly sleek
all-in-one form factor that serves as a truly transportable
entertainment desktop. The new breakthrough Area-51 5400 includes:
* Intel Centrino(r) Duo mobile technology featuring dual-core
processing power that satisfies demanding digital media content
applications like video and photo editing
* Intel Viiv Technology for the ultimate home entertainment
experience
* Ultra-quiet acoustic levels making it an ideal solution for
bedroom, home office, dorm and kitchen settings
* Robust wireless capabilities (including keyboard and mouse) --
with integrated 802.11a/b/g and Bluetooth support, it is virtually
cable-free, requiring only a single power cord
* Impressive desktop-like graphics power of the NVIDIA(r)
GeForce(tm) Go 6600 256MB graphics card, making it ideal for
entertainment applications
* An integrated camera with microphone array technology that
facilitates effortless and crystal-clear VoIP and video chat
communications with others
* Optional TV Tuner support
* Support for Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP 2005 Media Center
Edition and Windows XP Professional
"The exciting new Intel Viiv-based Area-51 3550 and Area-51 5400
desktops open an exciting array of entertainment possibilities for every
member of the household by enabling instant access to all their digital
media from anywhere in the home," said Mark Vena, Vice President of
Marketing for Alienware. "With these new products, Alienware continues
to demonstrate its commitment to technology innovation that gives
customers complete control over how they experience their favorite forms
of entertainment."
Alienware will begin accepting orders of the Area-51 3550 and Area-51
5400 on its website in late January with expected delivery in the late
1Q06 timeframe. Both products are expected to be affordably priced at
less than $2,000. More details on these new products can be found at
http://www.alienware.com/viiv
"PCs powered by Intel Viiv technology, such as Alienware's Area-51 3550
and Area-51 5400, will transform the face of home entertainment by
giving consumers more opportunities to enjoy the entertainment they love
than ever before," said Gerald Holzhammer, Vice President of the Digital
Home Group at Intel. "As our first platform created specifically for
the digital home, Intel Viiv technology extends the same successful
principles of Intel Centrino mobile technology over to the home
entertainment arena."
About Alienware
Alienware manufactures high-performance desktop, notebook, media center,
server, and professional systems. Alienware offers unique and
award-winning products that incorporate state-of-the-art components,
innovative engineering and design, and unprecedented customer service.
Alienware systems are available direct within the United States, Europe,
Australia, and New Zealand, and will soon be offered in other locations
around the Pacific Rim. For more information, please visit
http://www.alienware.com/viiv or call 1-800-ALIENWARE (254-3692)