Introducing the revolutionary AVPC from Iridium - A Stylish entertainment centre that can be used as a PC, TV, Stereo and DVD combined.

22nd July '03

Iridium has announced its launch of the revolutionary AVPC – a stylish entertainment centre that can be used as a PC, TV, Stereo and DVD combined. Users, can now experience a whole new world of digital home entertainment with the next generation multimedia computer from Iridium.

The new AVPC from Iridium allows users to catch up with their favourite TV programmes or watch the latest DVD movies on the systems stunning, high quality, 15" XGA TFT LCD flatscreen display. For music, the AVPC also features an exciting choice of either CD, MP3 or FM Radio. Accessing any of these functions couldn't be easier. The revolutionary AVPC is supplied with a remote control to enable users to switch between programmes with ease, without having to exit the previous mode and without having to boot Windows

Powered by the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 processors, the Iridium AVPC is also a fully functional PC making it ideal for home shopping, email, surfing the web, computer gaming, running your favourite windows programmes or even for kids homework. Functionality is increased further with the inclusion of a CD/DVD Combo drive allowing for enhanced multimedia functions and high capacity read/write storage. In addition, the AVPC comes as standard with a built-in 4 in 1 card reader for transferring MP3 files or digital pictures with other devices.

With an all-in-one compact design that brings a sleek and stylish touch to virtually any room in the house, extreme performance computing and maximum entertainment possibilities, the AVPC is a sophisticated, fully featured digital entertainment centre for work or play.

Key features of the Iridium AVPC include:

• Intel® Pentium® 4 2.4Ghz Processor
• 512Mb DDR RAM
• 15" XGA TFT Screen (1024 x 768)
• 80Gb Hard Drive
• DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
• 4 in 1 Card Reader
• 56k Modem & 10/00Mbps LAN
• 2 x Firewire and 4 x USB 2.0 ports
• Built-in 6 x Easy Start Buttons for Stand By, PC, CD/MP3, TV, Radio and DVD
• 2 x Speakers
• S/PDIF Output for DVD Content and Stereo Audio
• Remote Control
• External USB mouse with scroll function
• Microsoft Windows XP Home
• Ability Office and Anti-Virus Software
• 1 Year Collect and Return Warranty

The Iridium AVPC will be supplied as standard with Microsoft XP Home Operating System, Ability Office 2002 Software and Panda Anti Virus Software.

Editors note: Iridium is a division of Rock Group Plc, a notebook specialist now in its 11th year of trading. For further information or a picture of the new AVPC please contact Sarah Chard (Marketing & PR Manager) at Iridium 08702 203 608, fax 08709 90 90 91 or email sarah.chard@Iridium-uk.com