Racing into the future

It is human nature to continually strive to make our lives better. The mechanical age was a great leap forward for industry, as was the advent of the technological age. The benefits have not just been financial either the introduction of the 40-hour working week meant we had more time to spend in the pursuit of leisure.

In the past few decades we have embraced all of the technological advances that have come our way television, stereo systems, video, DVD, the list goes on. On the down side, these gadgets take up valuable space and figuring out which remote goes with what requires a degree.

However, the opportunity now exists for you to replace all of your current home theatre, audio and PC technology with one machine, PlayTech's Home Theatre PC systems, powered by Microsoft's MediaCenter edition software, says PlayTech managing director Paul Kao.

"HTPC is a new revolution in personal computing that effectively replaces your DVD and stereo system, allowing you to record and store all of your favourite television programmes, movies, music and photos.

"It also functions as a PC so you can go online, send email and access Word, Excel and other software packages, all from your favourite chair."

The advantage of HTPC technology is that it allows you to network all the computers and Microsoft Xbox 360 consoles throughout your home, giving individual users access to the entire system. There is even a portable device that lets you access the stored data while on the move.

For details contact PlayTech, Unit 1, 14 Omega St, Albany, Auckland, phone (09) 415 1020, mobile 021 670 858, fax (09) 415 1028. Email:sales@playtech.co.nz. Website: www.playtech.co.nz.Or visit the Microsoft New Zealand website: www.microsoft.com.

Story by: Trendsideas