Design concept Windows Media Center 19Oct04

Screenshot, Source: cnet

Microsoft's eHome division from One & Co. a San Francisco engineering and design company shows some potential concepts for the future design of the Media Center PC. This one looks a little bit like icecream or a drink.

Extract:

One & Co. partner Jonah Becker explained that Microsoft wanted a PC design that an enlightened homeowner might want to have sitting in the middle of a living room, as opposed to stuffed into the back of entertainment center. That's important if consumers are to be comfortable using the PC for the "2-foot experience"--typical PC activities such as downloading and organizing photos and music clips--as well as the more laid-back "10-foot experience" of watching TV or running a slideshow.

related links:
CNet: "Is that a Media Center PC--or an end table?"