New Technology Sharp Mebius

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Name: Sharp Mebius PC-TX26GS

Category: "AV Center PC"

Price: Open Price; estimated around 350,000 yen

Release date in Japan: Middle of December, 2004

 

The Gist: Sharp has introduced the first desktop-based Mebius PC, though

they insist on calling it an "AV Center PC." Given the case's form factor --

it looks much more like a DVD recorder than it does desktop PC -- I tend

to agree.

 

There's really two parts to this new setup from Sharp: the PC and the

included screen. I'll go over each one in that order.

 

The PC itself, as I mentioned, looks more like a DVD recorder than it

does PC. But frankly, considering its intended application, this is a

great idea for Sharp. Audio/Video related functionality includes an

integrated TV tuner, hardware video capture, DVD recording, and enough

inputs and outputs to shake a stick at. But that's not where the

innovation in this PC lies; I believe PCs with plenty of junk integrated

and almost too many inputs and outputs already exist. Rather, the

innovation lies in Sharp's "StationAV" software. This software appears

to be similar in functionality to the launcher software that is included

with Windows XP Media Center. That being said, I'll go out on a limb and

say Sharp's software works better. To top off the AV functionality, Sharp

includes wireless keyboard and mouse, as well as a remote controller.

Furthermore, the front of the case is equipped with an LED screen that

shows track name, the time, and so forth. As far as specifications are

concerned, you'll find a 2.66GHz Celeron processor, 512MB of memory, 250GB

hard drive, and 8x multi-format DVD drive. Interestingly enough, this PC

runs not Windows XP Media Center Edition but plain Windows XP Home Edition.

 

If you noticed the price above, 350,000 yen probably seems quite steep

for a PC of these specifications. It may have a flashy looking case, but

in all honesty, I'm sure you could come up with a far cheaper mini-ITX

based machine on your own. But relax. Sharp has attempted to justify that

price by including a 26-inch widescreen LCD. The maximum resolution on the

screen is 1266 x 768 (TV mode) and 1360 x 768 (in PC mode). That would

provide enough resolution for 720p HDTV, if you're in to that sort of thing.

It's also got an integrated TV tuner, so if you don't feel like hooking it up

to your shiny new PC, you don't have to. Alternatively, you can combine the

TV tuner of the PC and the screen itself to allow for fun activities such

as picture-in-picture.

 

Sharp plans on selling just this screen for around 230,000 yen beginning in

December as well. When you subtract this from the purchase price of the

screen + PC combo, you come out with a cost of 120,000 yen for the PC alone.

Seems like a pretty good deal if you ask me. But unfortunately, Sharp hasn't

announced plans to sell just the Mebius PC-TX26GS by itself.

 

Yes - you are right - all 3 posts were copied. Is there anything wrong with that ? I found the articles interesting and cut and pasted them. Have you never cut and pasted anything ? I would find it amazing if you havn't. I spent quite a while searching for new information - since I like to keep up to date with new technology. It seems to me that some people on this site are just _waiting_ to stab someone in the back - if they think they havn't written something completely original ?? Why ?? - Most forums are about being friendly - not about kicking people in the goolies. If you didn't find it interesting - or had read it somewhere else - fine. But maybe others would find it interesting. I could have re-written it and "pretended" I had just returned from Japan - but I think its more honest to just cut and paste it - if I feel its of interest! I can write original stuff and have written lots of it - and you will see more in the future. OK ?

Mike

 

The technology is fine, but the post has an odd format. Why are there line breaks every so and often? Are you sure he didn't just paraphrase someone else's site?

 

About the technology: I thought it was already out... I mean it's a computer... you can do anything to a computer... change the designs etc. to make people think it's a new technology!

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Does new technology only consist of things that are not yet re-leased ? Of course you can do anything with a computer - thats why we use them. I merely included it because its got a large ( 26" LCD ) which is unusual - and would ( to me ) be new technology since I havne't seen a computer with 26 LCD before - have you?

 

 

The line breaks are because I copied it - I am beginning to see that people seem to consider this a capital offence - so in future I will make sure all my stuff is as "original" as everyone elses.

Mike

 

(*Note from Zenchi: Next time, please use the edit button. Also, do provide a link instead of copying and pasting the whole thing, that way you can comment on this story. Thank you.)

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Why do I have a feeling that all three of these posts were just copied and pasted from some one who actually wrote them? (I mean, they are only all in the same perfect format.) Did I menchion the writing style doesn't match that of his real post?

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The technology is fine, but the post has an odd format. Why are there line breaks every so and often? Are you sure he didn't just paraphrase someone else's site?About the technology: I thought it was already out... I mean it's a computer... you can do anything to a computer... change the designs etc. to make people think it's a new technology!