Media Workstation With Built-in Computer, 15-inch Touchscreen

The 2006 Winter NAMM music tradeshow got underway in Anaheim earlier this week and one of the more interesting announcements is the new Open Labs MiKo media workstation.



Open Labs has released a variety of larger workstations with built-in computers since 2003, but the MiKo features a smaller 37-note musical keyboard and is the first to be somewhat portable. The company says it'll be targeting the unit towards musicians, video editors, content producers, DJs and the like and this is underscored by the range of software options and choice of hardware modules featuring programmable faders, sliders and dials.

A top of the line MiKo can integrate an AMD 64-bit dual core processor, up to 4GB of memory, an 80GB hard disk, Windows XP, 7.1 surround sound output, a dual layer DVD burner, ethernet and Wi-Fi networking plus a QWERTY computer keyboard and trackpad with mouse buttons. The 15-inch LCD touchscreen option is capable of 2048 by 1536 to allow for high-definition video. Dual-head video outputs, USB 2.0 and FireWire ports are also included.

The most basic version of the MiKo is available to order now, starting at $1999.