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'''Convergent Home Technologies LinuxMCE Media Directors'''
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'''Convergent Home Technologies - LinuxMCE Systems & Professionally Installed Dianemo Systems'''
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= Model: mm200 =
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Convergent Home Technologies (CHT) is a UK based company that have been configuring, building, testing and installing Pluto & LinuxMCE based Home Automation Systems since the beginning of 2005. In 2008 we introduced our own product called Dianemo, based on LinuxMCE that is targeted at the professional installation market. In mid 2009 we introduced Cascade Smart Home to our family of Home Automation Products. Cascade Smart Home is aimed at people who want to 'self install' a system without the hassle of building it from scratch themselves. All of the Convergent team also have systems in our own homes and so our depth and understanding of LinuxMCE is not just that of an Engineer but also one of a passionate user of the system too! As partners to the original Pluto team and now LinuxMCE we bring a wealth knowledge and understanding of how LinuxMCE works and how to configure it so that it can become the centre of your families digital home.
  
[[Image:Convergent-mm200-front_horiz.jpg|thumb|right]]
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CHT also contribute to the LinuxMCE project in a number of ways such as our contributions in the forums to help user get their systems up and running, through contributing code such as the vdr TV integration to the project and also through a long term hardware/software testing program.
[[Image:Convergent-mm200-front_vert.jpg|thumb|right]]
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[[Image:Convergent-mm200-front_horiz.jpg|thumb|right]]
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New Intel based compact Media Director with integrated Optical drive and IR - available now. Standard color is black. Yellow available by special order.
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Cascade systems are built, tested and configured by our team to your needs and then shipped to you ready for you to do the last physical steps of installation in your home. We are committed to supporting our customers with strong aftersales service and through comprehensive online support.
  
== Price ==
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Please visit the [http://www.dianemo.co.uk/ Dianemo] web site or the [http://www.cascade-media.co.uk/ Cascade] web site for more information.
£299.95 (Excluding 17.5% VAT & Shipping)
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*Ready to connect to your LinuxMCE-0704 / LinuxMCE-0710 System
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== Features ==
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* What are we working on currently?
  
* Software: LinuxMCE 0704  or 0710
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* User Interface: UI2 with Overlay
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<gallery widths=300px caption="building the London CEDIA Home Technology Event Equipment Rack>
* Processor: Intel 1.86Ghz Celeron M440. Low power under 45W with ultra low noise fan cooling system
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Image:Front.rack.home-technology-event.18-06-2011.jpg|Front of rack during rack assembly & cabling.
* RAM: 512MB
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Image:Rear.rack.home-technology-event.18-06-2011.jpg|Rear of rack during final rack assembly & cabling.
* Internal Optical drive: Slot-in Multi UJ-85J Panasonic
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* Network: Gigabit Ethernet
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* Video: Embedded Intel 945GM - External via DVI-I Port ; 85Hz Refresh Rate:1600x1200 pixels, up to 32bit Colors
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* IO: DVI-I port, S-Video, USBx4, DC-in jack, IEEE 1394, AV-in, Headphone/ Line out jack share w/ SPDIF out, Microphone/ Line in jack, RJ-11/ RJ-45, 3-in-1 Card Reader , CIR MCE Remote Control
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* Dimensions: 42 (h) x 172 (w) x 226 (d) (all dimensions in mm)
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* Weight: 1300g
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== Product Details ==
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The mm200 is an incredibly compact design that uses a custom i945 laptop chipset and a very low-noise cooling system to deliver almost silent operation, low energy consumption and superb UI2 performance. The design of the mm200 has been driven by the realisation that its technical & physical design must compliment and co-exist with the other components it is connected to and the decor of the room it is located in.
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The mm200's compact form factor and sleek design means that it is equally at home in your lounge, living room or bedroom.
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= Model: MM400 =
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The MM400 is a totally fanless, silent design that is compact enough to be located almost anywhere. Its discreet black finish, range of features and affordable price make it a very popular choice for many of our customers.
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== Price ==
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£149.95 (Excluding 17.5% VAT & Shipping)
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*Includes Installer CD with Via Unichrome Pro Video drivers for LinuxMCE-0704 / LinuxMCE-0710
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[[Image:Convergent-mm400-front.jpg|thumb|right]]
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== Features ==
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* Software: LinuxMCE 0704  or 0710
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* User Interface: UI1
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* Processor: Via C7 1Ghz Fanless. Low power under 25W
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* RAM: 512MB
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* Internal Optical drive: None
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* Network: 10/100 Ethernet
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* Video: Embedded Via CN700 - External via VGA port ; 85Hz Refresh Rate:1600x1200 pixels, up to 32bit Colors
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* IO: 1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 2 x audio - line-out - mini-phone 3.5mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone 3.5mm, 2 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm ( 1 in front )
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* Power: External 65W power supply
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* Dimensions: 234 (h) x 64 (w) x 213 (d) (all dimensions in mm)
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* Weight: 1300g
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== Product Details ==
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The MM400's compact, low energy fanless design coupled with its affordable price make it perfect for many situations where cost or low-noise solutions are essential. While not as sleek or stylish as some other Media Directors in our range the MM400 is still compact and discreet and due to its silent operation can be located in locations like bedrooms where its silent operation is ideal.
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= Where to buy =
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Convergent Home Technologies will ship its products worldwide. Please contact us to get more information or to place your order;
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http://www.chtukltd.co.uk
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Latest revision as of 01:00, 28 September 2015


Convergent Home Technologies - LinuxMCE Systems & Professionally Installed Dianemo Systems

Convergent Home Technologies (CHT) is a UK based company that have been configuring, building, testing and installing Pluto & LinuxMCE based Home Automation Systems since the beginning of 2005. In 2008 we introduced our own product called Dianemo, based on LinuxMCE that is targeted at the professional installation market. In mid 2009 we introduced Cascade Smart Home to our family of Home Automation Products. Cascade Smart Home is aimed at people who want to 'self install' a system without the hassle of building it from scratch themselves. All of the Convergent team also have systems in our own homes and so our depth and understanding of LinuxMCE is not just that of an Engineer but also one of a passionate user of the system too! As partners to the original Pluto team and now LinuxMCE we bring a wealth knowledge and understanding of how LinuxMCE works and how to configure it so that it can become the centre of your families digital home.

CHT also contribute to the LinuxMCE project in a number of ways such as our contributions in the forums to help user get their systems up and running, through contributing code such as the vdr TV integration to the project and also through a long term hardware/software testing program.

Cascade systems are built, tested and configured by our team to your needs and then shipped to you ready for you to do the last physical steps of installation in your home. We are committed to supporting our customers with strong aftersales service and through comprehensive online support.

Please visit the Dianemo web site or the Cascade web site for more information.

  • What are we working on currently?