Homes Fall Under Control of New Alienware High Definition Media Server

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With the all-new Alienware High Definition Media Server, Alienware - the leading manufacturer of high-performance desktop, notebook and professional systems - brings customers one step closer to a fully integrated, digital life. System integrators, distributors and home builders can now join the Alienware Digital Home Channel Program to become an authorized reseller of the media server.

The ideal product for upscale mediaphiles, the Alienware High Definition Media Server integrates seamlessly into a home entertainment system, creating a centralized source for storage, retrieval and distribution of digital content.

Its 4TB capacity holds a lifetime's worth of digital movies, music, photos and more, which can then be sent to multiple points throughout a house. Users can stream files wirelessly or via a home network to any computer in the house while an array of audio and video outputs deliver limitless possibilities.

"Alienware is a leader in digital entertainment - as evidenced by our high-performance multi-media and gaming platforms," says Marc Diana, product marketing manager for Alienware. "The Alienware High Definition Media Server fulfills a distinct and growing need both of distributers and installers looking for a better digital media solution and of consumers venturing into an era of digital integration."

Benefits to the end user include:

* Single source consolidation of digital media eliminates trying to remember which files are saved on which computer.
* Remote access from any Internet-ready Windows® system or Windows® mobile device lets users enjoy their digital libraries from anywhere.
* Multi-room music devices and media extenders eliminate conflicts over multiple users trying to access different files from the same system.
* High definition playback allows users to view downloaded HD content directly or watch movies on Blu-ray Disc® in full 1080p.
* Four hot-swappable hard drives, totaling 4TB of capacity, utilize a RAID 5 configuration for automatic backups and increased data security.
* 7.1 Surround Sound Preamp Output eliminates need for a breakout box for a direct external amp connection.

For more information about Alienware's Digital Home Channel Program, please visit: www.alienware.com/channelprogram.

About Alienware

Alienware offers unique and award-winning technology products that incorporate state-of-the-art components, innovative engineering and design, and unprecedented customer service. Alienware has been recognized by INC 500, won the Shoppers' Choice Award as the Best Performance Desktop by Computer Shopper's reader survey, had its Alienware Area-51 ranked among "The 25 Greatest PCs of All Time" by PC World and also received PC Magazine's Reader's Choice Award in its 18th Annual Reader Survey. Alienware systems are available direct within the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. For more information, please visit www.alienware.com or call 1-800-ALIENWARE (254-3692).