Case manufacturer Antec has revealed its latest HTPC case, including some add-ons to make existing computers more home-entertainment friendly. The basic Micro Fusion Remote 350 is a compact 4.5 x 15.1 x 16.1-inches, and includes an aluminium front panel with IR receiver, remote control and LCD display. These add-ons come in 3 models, The Basic kit slips into a 3.5-inch drive bay and again, is just a simple IR receiver with a standard remote. The Elite package adds a VFD display, volume control, and a deluxe remote and fits into a single 5.25-inch bay. Lastly, the Premier–which fits in two 5.25-inch drive bays–has an LCD, front media control panel with menu navigation, a volume control wheel, and media playback buttons. All of the modules include iMedian HD software that supports playback of nearly all media formats and supports full HD 1080p resolution and is compatible with Windows Media Center Edition, Windows Vista, and XP. The Micro Fusion Remote 350 is priced at $239.95, while the Multimedia Station add-ons range is priced at $39.95, $99.95, $119.95 and $29.95 for the Basic, Elite, Premium and E-Z respectively. These prices are considerably much cheaper comparable to other brands. [SlashGear]
