Aldi launches UK’s cheapest Blu-ray and HD-DVD equipped Media PC
Medion has unveiled an HD PC sensation in the form of the Medion Akoya MD8828, a fully equipped Media PC that boasts both Blu-Ray and HD-DVD drives… for less than £630.
Available at Aldi the MD8828 offers a comprehensive specification making it the perfect digital entertainment centre for the modern home. Here’s what you get…
Windows Vista Home Premium
The perfect operating system for digital videos, photos and music.
High performance
Intel® Viiv™ Processor technology with
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E6750
(2.66 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 1333 MHz FSB)
2Gb of DDR3 dual channel memory
High-end full HD graphics with HDMI connection
Only the best for your eyes: The NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600 GS PCI-Express graphics card and HDCP support.
* NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600 GS
* 256 MB DDR2 Memory
* DVI-I, VGA and HDMI output
* HDMI interface for full digital transmission
* Microsoft® DirectX 10 and HDCP support
Perfect high-resolution HD DVD and Blu-ray films on your PC
The PureVideo HD technology provides powerful video editing and advanced features which you’ll need for unlimited replay of Blu-ray and HD DVD films. Enjoy all commercial HD formats with smooth, clear and needle-shart image quality. More is better
* Massive 2048 MB working memory for even faster work
Massive hard drive capacity
500 GB S-ATA hard drive capacity for over 100.000music titles, photos or 300 hours of TV recordings.*
Fast WLAN
Integrated WLAN IEEE 802.11n Draft with up to 300 Mbit/s.,
IEEE 802.11b/g compatible.**
The multi-talented movie player
Watch movies in impressive Blu-ray / HD DVD quality, or save your data on any type of commercial DVD or CD.
And all of this from one drive.***
Unrestricted TV enjoyment
A world of television*
Thanks to DVB-T you can watch TV with high quality
Make your own entertainment.
Thanks to the integrated, digital video recorder you can
HD cinema TV/video
Simply connect the MD8828 via the HDMI cable to your LCD-TV to enjoy cinema blockbusters in the highest quality possible.
eSATA Connection
For connecting external SATA devices.
Get connected
Huge choice of interfaces for your digital camera, hard drive, monitor / TV, microphone and other PC peripherals
Front connections
2 x USB 2.0 1x Firewire 1x Microphone
1x Headphones 1x Audio-In 1x Composite-In
1x S-Video-In 1x eSATA Flash memory card reader*
*Reads and writes to most common flash memory cards. (Flash memory cards not included).
Rear connections
* 2x PS/2
* 6x USB 2.0
* 1x LAN (RJ45)
* 1x Firewire
* 1x COM Port
* 1x Front line out
* 1x Rear line out
* 1x Center / subwoofer
* 1x Surround out
* 1x Line in
* 1x SPDIF (coax.) out
* 1x SPDIF (opt.) out
* 1x DVI-I
* 1x VGA
* 1x HDMI
Antenna connections
* 1x Analogue / DVB-T
* 1x DVB-S
TV-Out connections
* 1x S-Video
* 1x Composite
* 1x Component
* 1x SCART
Great Bundled Software Package
Microsoft® Works 9
A comprehensive programme package with word processing, spreadsheets, database, calendar, e-mail and internet applications. CV and application letters, school work and party planning, home management and club administration, letter and e-mails: Works has everything to hand.
Microsoft® Office 2007 Trial Version
Your MEDION AKOYA MD 8828 Design PC includes a free 60-day test version.
If you wish to continue to use the product after the 60 days have expired, you can arrange to buy it.
PowerDVD 7 Ultra
Premier DVD experience on the PC with Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound.*
*only in connection with suitable loudspeaker systems (not included in the delivery)
PowerDirector 6
Superior video editing tools for speed and simplicity
Quickly and easily transfer your home movies to CD or DVD.
Medi@Show
Animation software for multimedia presentations on the Internet or your PC.
Ulead PhotoImpact 12SE
Picture editing tool for beginners and more advanced users.
Nero Burning ROM 8 Essentials
An excellent multi-talented program that records audio CDs from MP3 files, controls burning of discs and even handles complicated copying actions.*
Nero Recode 2 Essentials
The perfect program for copying DVDs without copy-protection.*
Nero Express 8 Essentials
User friendly design and simple operation to conveniently create your own CDs and DVDs.*
Nero Vision 5 Essentials
User friendly design and simple operation to conveniently create your own CDs and DVDs.*
*You may only copy the material if you own the copyright or have received permission from the owner of the copyright. If you are not the owner of the copyright, or do not have the permission of the copyright owner to copy, then you could violate the copyright and be subject to possible claims for damages.
BullGuard Internet Security package
The BullGuard Internet Security package has been created for the home and small-business user, emphasising ease-of-use and customer care. The application is a collection of the most advanced PC security technology available on the market, providing you with the very best protection 24 hours a day.
BullGuard is already installed on your PC and is all the security you need in
Bullguard Internet Security is a 90 day complete version. This 90 day test version will provide you with all important updates from the Internet, free of charge (Internet registration is required). At the end of the 90 day period you can purchase the unlimited-use product if you wish to continue using it.
Antivirus
The centrepiece of any serious PC security application, the Antivirus application screens your e-mails, and scans your hard drives for viruses and malware. The BullGuard Antivirus combines the highest update frequency in the business with a no-nonsense user-interface.
Antispyware
BullGuard Antispyware protects your PC from all known kinds of spyware and adware by searching and cleaning files, registry keys, processes and cookies, protecting you from identity theft and the loss of personal information.
Spamfilter
The BullGuard Spamfilter will protect you from annoying spam and potentially costly phishing attempts - a key tool in keeping your Inbox free from unsolicited mail.
Backup
Backing up your files has never been easier with both local and online backup. Not only can you customise the size of your online backup drive to suit your needs - once uploaded, you can access these files from any computer connected to the internet anywhere in the world.
Support
BullGuard Support is a key component in all BullGuard products. Assistance with all security related questions available to all users directly from the application. No FAQ, no automated response – real people and live help.
Easy upgrades*****
With the MEDION data port you can easily connect the external USB HDDrive2Go or HDDrive2Go Ultra Speed and thus expand your memory capacity
Transfer your memory card data quickly:
Handles the lot! The integrated USB memory card reader reads and writes to all common flash memory cards.*******
The digital home cinema experience with perfect surround sound******
8-Channel High Definition Audio
Quiet as a whisper
Extremely quiet running and quiet as a whisper thanks to innovative ventilation technology
*With 4 MB per title or 4 MB per photo, at 20 MB per minute.
**Only in the presence of a WLAN access point. To enjoy full performance you will need an IEEE 802.11n Draft Router, not included, 300 Mbit/s. is a gross value, reaches a max. of 75 Mbit/s. at user level.
***You may only copy the material if you own the copyright or have received permission from the owner of the copyright. If you are not the owner of the copyright, or do not have the permission of the copyright owner to copy, then you could violate the copyright and be subject to possible claims for damages.
****Requires DVB-T or other digital services in your local area. Corresponding antennae required, not included.
*****External hard drives not included. You will need an extra adapter for the HDDrive2Go external hard drive. Available as an optional extra.
******Only when used with an appropriate surround-sound speaker system (not supplied).
*******Memory cards are not supplied.
