Microsoft has certified the new NVIDIA® ION™ platform for Vista. One of the most exciting aspects of this certification is: "Silky smooth 1080p high definition video including Blu-ray movies". The form factor, A/V outputs (HDMI & Digital Audio), and power consumption (18W) make this an excellent option for a Home Theater PC running Vista Media Center. Hook this up large external storage via eSata, USB, or a NAS via network and you have everything from music to pictures to movies easily accessible via Vista MCE. The only final piece missing here would be a slot for a CableCard and you could then throw away your cable/satellite box with its clunky, sluggish user interface. If you have ever considered setting up a home theater PC, I would highly suggest taking a look at Vista MCE. The interface is clean, intuitive and responsive. Paired with this box users will have a winning combination for their media needs. NVIDIA states the price will start at $299 for the PC.”
Source: NVIDIA