Alienware High Definition Media Server

[admin]

The just announced Alienware High Definition Media Server got our attention for a number of reasons. Sure, it's Alienware which has long been associated with high (priced) quality computer builds but also because of the hot-swappable RAID 5 drive bays. The HD Mediea Server come standard with 250GBsx4 but can be ungraded all the way to 4TBs. The unit can control up to four TV tuners and provide remote acess to your media. Oh, and did we mention HDMI and 7.1 analogue outputs?

Discuss "Alienware High Definition Media Server" here. Read the article.

 

[stratman]

Sounds nice, BUT (and that's a big BUT) Dell bought Alienware a couple of years ago. If you buy this make sure to buy the best extended warranty Dell offers, because when it fails and you're out of warranty, there's no fixing it. Be aware that Alienware had a very spotty customer service reputation before Dell and Dell is not what it use to be years ago. So BUYER BEWARE. I would look to Escient before spending major dollars with Dell/Alienware for this kind of product.

 

[Seth=L]

Sounds nice, BUT (and that's a big BUT) Dell bought Alienware a couple of years ago. If you buy this make sure to buy the best extended warranty Dell offers, because when it fails and you're out of warranty, there's no fixing it. Be aware that Alienware had a very spotty customer service reputation before Dell and Dell is not what it use to be years ago. So BUYER BEWARE. I would look to Escient before spending major dollars with Dell/Alienware for this kind of product.

Is this what you are talking about Strat?

Or did you start your own thread?

 

[Sheep]

That thing is bad ***!

SheepStar

 

[Gimpy Ric]

That thing is bad ***!

SheepStar

Holy Cow, fire up the printer, Sheep LIKES something

Yeah, Dell bought overpriced alienware...Move on, nothing here to see...

Many MEDIA SERVERS will emerge soon.

 

[stratman]

Is this what you are talking about Strat?

Or did you start your own thread?

Thanks Seth, straightened out! This is it.

 

[ParkerAudio]

I would think you could find a better way to burn $4000 on your AV setup.

 

[Seth=L]

I would think you could find a better way to burn $4000 on your AV setup.

You could get a Bose system with the music server.

 

[stratman]

You could get a Bose system with the music server.

Hey not a bad idea, you should e-mail BOSE.

 

[ParkerAudio]

Only if they throw in a Bose T-shirt, then we have a deal.

 

[Seth=L]

Hey not a bad idea, you should e-mail BOSE.

Bose, the joke that never ever gets old.

 

[stratman]

Boy I look at that piece of gear and I see TROUBLE WAITING TO HAPPEN silkscreened all over it's pretty face. Dell gives me the creeps and Alienware? Let's just say the Aliens don't want it.

 

[stratman]

Bose, the joke that never ever gets old.

NEVER!!!LOL