The Fluid Digital Difference
Media Servers also have the ability to distribute all of their stored media to up to five additional separate areas in your home to a Media Center Extender (MCE). This includes recorded HDTV programming. The most common MCE is the Xbox 360 video game console, although others are available. This capability is very demanding so the Media Server itself must be of the highest quality and performance. The high performance hardware of the Fluid Digital A2 has the power to deliver music, photos, and movies to multiple locations where there are Microsoft certified Media Center Extenders. Combine this with two built in HD CableCARD tuners and high storage capacity, and you get what we like to call the "Anything, Anywhere" machine.
Cutting Edge is our Standard
We use only top of the line, award-winning hardware in our media servers, ensuring stability, reliability, and high performance our customers expect from their A/V hardware.
Cutting Edge Features
The A2 is capable of next-generation, high definition Blu-ray support at resolutions of 1080p. In addition, the A2's Universal Video Decoder performs exquisite post-processing for a flawless high definition experience.
Digital Cable Card
Fluid Digital is a direct with Microsoft OEM and is among the select few companies authorized to manufacture Digital Cable media servers. With CableCARD support, Fluid Digital media servers are capable of receiving premium HD digital cable content, allowing you to watch and record your favorite TV shows and movies.
Unparalleled Storage
The A2 comes with three 500GB hard disk drives, configured for RAID 5 striping with parity, resulting in 1 TB of fast, secure storage. That equates to as much as 480 hours of high definition video storage. Should a hard drive fail in your A2, it needs merely to be replaced and the data will be restored without any data loss.
Unparalleled Performance
We know you want your media server to be the central hub of your entire home's entertainment. In order to accomplish this, Fluid Digital loaded the A2 with a quad-core Intel Core 2 Quad processor, 2 GB of DDR2 memory, and powerful, crystal clear graphics from ATI, sufficient for even the most demanding entertainment systems.
Media Extenders
Unlike your current DVR, the A2 allows you to record to one central location but distribute video to any other TV in the house over standard CAT 5 cable to Microsoft certified media extenders.
Component Blending
The A2's form factor design allows it to fit anywhere a standard audio component fits. The unique case gives it the look of an audio component.
Thermal and Acoustic Engineering
Heat can be a killer in the small places media center computers are required
to operate. Fluid Digital solves heat problems with a unique case and
cooling system ensuring you years of reliable use.
In addition,
noise pollution can degrade the audio experience of even the highest end
sound systems. Fluid Digital media servers have been acoustically tuned and
dampened to minimize noise and maximize heat dissipation.
Specifications
Processor
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Quad 2.4GHz processors
Memory
2GB DDR2-800 Memory
Video
AMD ATI Radeon HD 3450
Drive
LG Blu-ray HD-DVD Combo Drive
Storage
3 x 500GB 7200rpm HDD in RAID 5 (1TB Usable Storage)
Cable Card
Two ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuners
Network
1Gb Ethernet RJ-45
Remote
Vista Compliant Remote Control
Logitech DiNovo Mini Bluetooth
Case
Premium Aluminum Chassis
Display
256x64 pixel front panel OLED display
Operating System
Windows Vista Ultimate with Digital Cable Support
Dimensions
435mm width x 173 height x 401mm depth
17.13" width x 6.81" height x 15.79" depth
