| The ARCTIC MC001 has more to offer than a PC or a multi-media streamer – it's a refined entertainment center which combines both devices. With MC001, you can spice up your leisure time with movies, music, TV and radio programs and enjoy all sorts of web-based activities ranging from checking emails, reading news, shopping online, social networking and many more. Be inspired by the possibilities that an MC001 offers for your digital home. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | Passive-Cooling System for Complete Silence ARCTIC MC001 is passively cooled without fans running inside to enable silent operation while maintaining the hardware at optimal temperature. Even operating in the most noise-sensitive environments, either the living room or bedroom, it won't be heard. |
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| Optional TV Tuner Integrated With an optional integrated TV tuner (DVB-T or ATSC) ARCTIC MC001 not only takes you to Internet TV, but also allows you to record and watch digital terrestrial TV and use the time-shift function to pause and watch your favorite show anytime with Windows Media Center. |  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 | Full HD Cinema at Home ARCTIC MC001 supports 1080p High Definition video quality with 7.1-channel surround sound for an ultimate cinema experience. With Blu-ray playback and direct access to video on-demand services online such as Netflix and Amazon Instant Video, you can lean back and have the most immersive and sensational movie experience comfortably at home. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Remote Control Applicatioin Forget about conventional remote controllers and make your digital home more capable with ARCTIC's dedicated free remote application - Remote MC* for iOS and Android devices. Play music and movies, look at your pictures, and browse the Internet. The user-friendly remote app will put all your entertainment just a touch away.   |  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 | Multi-Room Entertainment ARCTIC MC001 will help you centralize all your media into one single library with Windows Media Center so as to offer you the easiest way when organizing your library. In addition to ARCTIC's Audio Relay, a wireless multi-room system for music, you can listen to your music in your room while a movie is playing in the living room and other family members are listening to their own music - all orchestrated by one entertainment center - MC001. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wide Compatibility MC001 is compatible a wide variety of multimedia formats including MP3, M4A, WMA, WMV, AVI, MKV and H264 to make your digital entertainment with this all-in-one home theater solution a remarkably seamless experience. For the entire list, please read here. |  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 | Out-of-Box Experience with Windows 7 A full plug-and-play experience is guaranteed thanks to the pre-installed Windows 7 Home Premium, fully configured and optimized for multimedia use. The MC001 is building the heart of your entertainment at home - right out of the box. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Performance at Low Power Consumption ARCTIC MC001 is one of the most energy-saving home entertainment systems in the market so that you can turn it on 24/7 without burning unnecessary power. In essence, the 64 bit Dual Core CPU (Atom D525) in combination with 4GB DDR3 RAM (3.25 GB operating system, 0.75 GB RAMDisk) and 80 cores from the DirectX 11 GPU (ATI 5430, 512 MB GDDR3) offer your applications the performance needed at the lowest possible power consumption. The 32-bit Windows consumes fewer resources and offers lower loading time than its 64 bit counterpart while performing at the same level for most applications. Moreover, thanks to a special software, the RAM above 3.25 GB is used by Windows as a cache. |  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 | Living Room Design The unique design makes the MC001 a true living room accessory. Designed in a sleek 1.5L aluminum chassis with a thickness of merely 4 cm, this compact system fits elegantly in any living room. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Multi-Port Interface MC001 is equipped with a 4-in-1 memory card reader, two USB 3.0 and five USB 2.0 ports to offer utmost connectivity with |  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CPU | Dual Core Intel Atom D525 (1.8GHz) |
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| Graphics | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5430, 512MB GDDR3 |
| Chipset | Intel NM10 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4GB DDR3 1333MHz |
| Storage |
500GB 7200RPM 16MB cache HDD |
| OS | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit |
| Language |
English, German, Spanish, French, Czech Portuguese(brasil), Portuguese(Portugal), Hungarian, Italian Swedish, Polish, Slovak, Russian, Dutch |
| Language (Continued) |
Bulgarian, Danish, Romanian, Ukrainian, Norwegian Arabic, Hebrew, Croatian, Japanese Chinese(simplified), Chinese(traditional Hong-Kong) Chinese (traditional Taiwan) |
| ODD | DVD-RW 24x |
| Wireless | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n |
| LAN | 10/100/1000 Ethernet |
| TV Tuner (optional) | DVB-T or ATSC |
| Audio |
Onboard analog stereo high-definition audio (ALC892) 7.1- Dolby True HD or DTS HD Master Audio (HDMI) Optical Digital S/PDIF audio output |
| Back Panel |
3.5mm audio I/O jack x 6 (7.1 OUT x 4, LINE IN x 1, Mic x 1) SPDIF port/optical x 1 VGA port x 1 HDTV interface x 1 (HDTV cable included) Ethernet RJ45 port x 1 USB 2.0 port x 5 DC power jack x 1 |
| Front Panel |
IR receiver x 1 USB 3.0 port x 2 3.5mm stereo I/O jack x 2 (Headphone, Mic) 4-in-1 memory card reader x 1 |
| Power Supply | 19V DC 60W |
| Format | MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, WMA, MP4, WMV, AVI, MKV, RM/RMVB, DiVX, H264, ALAC, FLAC, OGG |
| Volume | 1.5 L |
| Dimensions (Product) |
w/o stand: 143 L x 40 W x 266 H mm w/ stand: 161 L x 65 W x 275 H mm |
| Dimensions (Packaging) | 205 L x 130 W x 329 H mm |
| Limited Warranty | 2 years |
| UPC |
EU Plug: 0872767004368 UK Plug: 0872767004290 US Plug: 0872767004221 |
| itemnumber | DPACO-MC11112-GB |
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| Gross Weight | 2.6 kg |
Hardbloxx : MC001-DVDS
Whether working, watching movies or a quick game World of Warcraft, the Arctic MC001 DVDS is a shining star in any room. Whether in the office, bedroom or living room, the small size and the stylish appearance fit perfectly into any environment. Not only the design helps to find a special place in the heart of any computer user, even the size is impressive together with the approiate power and temperatures. The Intel Atom D525 works satisfactorily in an office environment and also the graphics chip ensures that you will not get bored on rainy days. The real highlight is still the fast SSD inside, this distinguishes the MC001 DVDS and gives it a snappy speed.
Overclockers Online : MC001-BD
There haven't been very many products in the market that has truly fired me up and got me as excited as the MC001-BD. Many companies have tried to make HTPC that are compact and quiet but I usually find that I can do better for less. The MC001-BD is probably the first where I wouldn't be able to do that.
Cowcotland : MC001-BD
The ARCTIC MC001-BD is pleasantly quiet and well-equipped HTPC sold only € 450, especially with the DVB-T board embedded in the latest models.
DPK : MC001-BD
The strengths about ARCTIC?s MC001-BD include its silent cooling system, excellent performance with support of USB 3.0 and optical audio output as well as Blu-ray drive. For those who are looking for a silent HTPC but not planning to play media in Blu-ray, the MC001 series is available in different models for your preference.
Informatica Easy : MC001-DVD
A good product that deserves our 5-Star award, ARCTIC MC001 delivers a superior multimedia experience throught at home.
TechPowerUp : MC001-BD
The ARCTIC MC001-BD may be their first foray into the HTPC space. And the company has leveraged their skills to cool the entire system passively extremely well. Overall the unit is not only compact, but also offers very capable internals with a Blu-Ray drive, 500 GB Hard drive and 4 GB of memory.
HW Legend : MC001-DVDS
ARCTIC MC001-DVDS is a complete multimedia PC designed to find a place in the living room, next to your TV and play any audio and video files. The absolutely quiet operation is achieved thanks to its completely fanless construction.
59 Hardware: MC001-BD
Completely quiet, performance wise and at an average price of 450 Euros, ARCTIC MC001-BD offers an excellent quality/price ratio with two-year warranty.
PC Tuning : MC001-BD
The MC001 looks really elegant with the combination of two different colors. The passive cooling feature is definitely a major advantage in the HTPC market. The performance level is quite surprised, especially because of decent results using Atom. Together with several options to choose from, it really able to reach different target market.
Tom's Hardware: MC001-BD
ARCTIC realizes its idea of complete silence in the MC001-BD, a product that tries to fit in with the HTPC crowd. The video playback capabilities of AMD's Mobility Radeon HD 5430 and the included Blu-ray drive let the MC001-BD shine in its target segment: the home theater. There aren't a ton of choices for completely silent nettops, though. So, if you can live with this machine's few shortcomings and demand passive cooling, the MC001-BD is worth considering.
MADSHRIMPS: MC001-E
Inside a solid case with efficient cooling, the MC001 has found room for an Intel Atom D525 CPU, along with a Radeon HD 5430 GPU, which are good for performing daily tasks like browsing the Internet, checking the mail, editing documents or playing small old games. The MC001 is capable of playing full HD videos and can perform all activities while keeping the power consumption to a minimum.
Ross Gerring: MC001-E
If you're seeking a truly silent external HTPC to plug into your TV then an MC001 must be at or near the top of your shopping list.
Prohardver: MC001-BD
!!We are very pleased with ARCTIC's MC001, the first mini HTPC from the company. Its Swiss design team has created this slim HTPC for small living rooms. The MC001 does its job silently and offers plenty of connectors for further expansion opportunities, including 7.1 channel sound output and USB 3.0.
Computer Power User: MC001-BD
The ARCTIC MC001-BD is the Blu-ray model of ARCTIC's Entertainment Center line of Aton-based systems. Think of it as a slim PC that comes with Windows 7, CyberLink Power DVD 10, and Windows Live Essentials security software preinstalled. A minimal amount of new-PC setup later, you've got a quiet Windows Media Center box that can disappear in your home-theater equipment.
KitGuru: MC001-BD
The ARCTIC MC001-BD is one of the best purchasing decisions if you are looking for a silent, high definition media device for a living or bedroom.
Xbmcfreak: MC001-BD
The MC001 feels sturdy and solid. With the passive cooling design, I am amazed the silence it brought to me. The machine invites you to put your ear to listen, and you do too. It is definitely a refined entertainment center for all.
