Hush goes quiet with new Media Center PCs

By Matt Whipp

Posted on 8 Jun 2005 at 17:14

Silent PC maker Hush has quietly announced its new M-Series with Media Center Edition 2005 range of computers, with designs on that popular spot under the TV.

The range uses the ITX-e extended case, which offers the same sleek design credentials as other media kit in the living room.

As with other Hush products, the M-Series runs with minimal noise. Based on the low-power Pentium-M and Celeron-M processors, the computers don't need noisy fans or cooling systems.

However, while it is an able machine - easily able to play DVD movies - it won't be up to the latest games at top performance. The graphics capabilities are built in, in the form of Intel's Extreme Graphics engine, as well as Intel Dynamic Video Memory. Nor does there appear to be the option of adding in a third-party card.

Still, in other respects it holds its own. One DDR DIMM socket supports up to 1GB DDR200/266/333 DDR SDRAM. There is also 10/100 Base T Ethernet LAN / Gigabit LAN controller, 5.1 audio, TV out, and up to six USB 2.0 ports. Two 3in or 2.5in hard disks can be fitted with a capacity of up to 400GB and 120GB respectively.

It runs Microsoft's Windows Media Center Edition 2005 and also comes with a remote control.

The basic set up - with an Intel 1.4GHz Celeron M processor, 512 MB RAM, 160 GB hard disk drive and a slim-line DVD ROM - costs £1,087.98 inc VAT.

For more information visit the Hush website.