New Nexus M1000 Media Center Based on Intel(R) Viiv(TM) Technology Offers Home Entertainment All In One

New Nexus M1000 Media Center Based on Intel(R) Viiv(TM) Technology Offers Home Entertainment All In One

Available Immediately, Nexus M1000 Features HDTV Digital Video Recording Capabilities, DVD Playback and Recording, MP3 Manager, FM Radio Tuner and More

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The world of home entertainment is quickly evolving, with the convergence of TV, radio, digital recording, DVD, photos and Internet all in one easy-to-use media center. The Nexus M1000 Media Center, created by Portland-based electronics company Computer Technology Link (CTL), was released today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It features the new Intel(R) Viiv(TM) technology platform, offering consumers the chance to enjoy digital media in a home theater environment at the touch of a remote control.

The Nexus M1000 can be plugged into a standard, widescreen plasma or LCD television, and can be navigated by keyboard and mouse, or remote control. When connected to a home network, consumers can even view photos, music, video, and more stored on other Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition PCs around the home.

Intel Viiv technology is comprised of a suite of Intel technologies that deliver the performance for high definition entertainment with powerful Intel dual core processors and support for up to 7.1 surround sound, connectivity for the latest online content, and CE-like features for a simplified experience with easier navigation of online services and the capability to instantly turn the PC on and off (after initial boot, when activated).

"Our new media center ensures that everyone can enjoy their favorite entertainment at one place and at a reasonable price," said Erik Stromquist, CTL Executive Vice President. "Intel has made a large investment in Viiv and offers consumers the best media center technology available."

"Platforms based on the new Intel Viiv technology, such as the Nexus M1000 Media Center, will deliver a great digital entertainment experience in the home," said Gerald Holzhammer, vice president for the Digital Home Group at Intel. "We look forward to working with CTL to make digital entertainment effortless and more personal for consumers."

Features of the Nexus M1000 Media Center include:

* In Win uBTX Media Center Enclosure
* Intel(R) D945GBO (uBTX) Main Board (Lead-Free)
* Intel(R) Pentium(R) D 820 (2.8GHz) Processor
* 2GB Kingston DDR2 Memory
* 2 x Seagate 300GB SATA Hard Drives
* Samsung DVD +/- RW
* ATI X1300P 256MB PCIx Video Card
* eVGA Nvidia Dual Analog Tuner
* ATI HD-Wonder ATSC HD Terrestrial Tuner
* SIIG 9-in-1 Card Reader + FDD
* Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Operating System
* Norton Anti-Virus 2006
* Intel(R) Digital Home Starter Pack
* Microsoft(R) MCE IR Keyboard
* Microsoft(R) MCE IR Remote Control and Receiver
* CTL End-of-life disposal services included
* 1 Year No Hassle(TM) Warranty

The Nexus M1000 media center has an MSRP of $2249.00 and is available immediately. Call 971-327-0144 or visit www.nexuselectronics.com for more details.

About Computer Technology Link Corporation

Computer Technology Link (CTL) is an Oregon-based electronics company that manufactures and markets Nexus televisions, CTL PCs, CTL Monitors, CTL Laptops, and CTL Servers. CTL was incorporated in 1989 as a personal computer company, and added the Nexus brand of televisions in 2004. For more information about CTL and CTL's products, visit: www.ctlcorp.com.

For further information, contact:
Erika Simms, APR or Martina Lohman
Conkling Fiskum & McCormick
P: 503-419-4120/503-419-4123
erikas@cfmpdx.com/martinal@cfmpdx.com

Source: Computer Technology Link Corporation

CONTACT: Erika Simms, APR, +1-503-419-4120, or erikas@cfmpdx.com, or
Martina Lohman, +1-503-419-4123, or martinal@cfmpdx.com, both of Conkling
Fiskum & McCormick, for Computer Technology Link Corporation

Web site: http://www.nexuselectronics.com/
http://www.ctlcorp.com/

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