This got to be the first in the world to offer native iPod dock in a HTPC case. The Thermaltake Mozart IP is has all the usual attribute that a HTPC case should have. Equipped with front USB and Firewire ports and a build-in VFD.

Full function remote control (inlcudes iPod control)

Technical Specs

• The World’s First Chassis With An Integrated iPod Dock
• iPod charger dock design
• Exclusive iPod remote control built-in
• Enjoy music without turn on PC
• Front I/O for easy access
• Multimedia LAB kit

Thermaltake Mozart IP

The Vudu is probably the best impementation of IPTV. VUDU delivers what no one else does—instant access to HD films, TV shows, and approximately 5,000 movies, from blockbusters to independent films, with more added every week. Service similar to AppleTV Vudu allows you to rent movies and TV shows. With its proprietary encoding, decoding, and up-converting Vudu display movies rivals to that of HD dvd movies.

Fetures

• Thousands of movies - VUDU offers approximately 5,000 films from every major studio and numerous independent distributors. New titles are added every week, so the selection never gets stale.
• Instant access - choose your movie and watch it immediately.
• Special gift from VUDU! Bourne Identity and Bourne Supremacy in HD.
• High-quality audio and video - VUDU’s proprietary encoding, decoding, and up-converting technologies enable HDTVs to display their best capabilities.
• Capable of storing 100 hours of owned movie
• Supports resolution upto 1080p/24, 1080i, 720p, 480p,480

Vudu Portal (Find movies)

Vudu Remote control

Vudu Video on demand/IPTV

Here is Sony’s latest effort to pick up some HTPC market share. Sony didn’t leave much out on this one… The VAIO XL3 is about the size of a traditional stereo receiver, this rack-style multimedia PC bridges the gap between your computing and entertainment worlds. Highlighted specs are Blu-ray Disc, Vista Home Premium, High Definition digital cable tuner with CableCARD, a 500gig drive, 2gig of ram, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6400 (2.13GHz) and a nVIDIA GeForce 7600 GTL 527MB video card. More then enough power for the living room… (more…)

This ultimate case has absolutely no fans thus its name Total No Noise (TNN). The Case has various built-in heat sinks and heat pipes that connected to the pannel heat sink on the case to dissipate heat. Ultimately it can be use in the Home theater environment where noise is a critical factor.

Features

• Heat pipes, heat sink and accessories inlcuded
• Support mATX form factor
• Includes Fanless Power Supply with Protection
• Includes Remote Control for greater Multi-media convenience
• built-in 21 in 1 card reader

CPU Cooler Heat from the CPU is transferred to the heatsink plate through heatpipes for aheat transfer capacity of 150 watts. The CPU Block Base is made of pure copper to ensure the highest cooling performance.	VGA Cooler Heat from the VGA Card is transferred to the heatsink plate through heatpipes for a combined heat transfer capacity of 75 watts.

Built-In Card Reader USB2.0 port and flash memory reader supporting 21 types of cards.	Multi-Media Remote Control Power on/off feature on the remote control makes using your computer even more convenient.

No Noise Ultimate HTPC/Gaming Case

Do you have a lots of CDs, cassettes or other format of your music collection. Chances are half your music collection may be stored on CD, while the rest is spread between vinyl, MP3, and other formats. That’s where the Yamaha MCX-2000 MusicCAST digital audio server comes into play. This device stores up to 40,000 songs on its built-in 160 GB hard drive–making it easy to access your favorite tunes at a moment’s notice–but it also converts vinyl records into digital formats it’s also playing XM satellite and Internet radio streams.

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Technical Details:
• Versatile digital audio server with built-in 160 GB hard drive, CD recorder, and FM tuner
• Functions as music player while also distributing music to up to 15 other locations (including 5 wireless)
• Stores up to 2,000 hours of compressed MP3 files or 200 hours of uncompressed CD-quality files
• Plays XM satellite radio (antenna and subscription required) and Internet radio streams

Price: $1,999.95 Yamaha MCX-2000 MusicCAST Digital Audio Server