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Alienware DHS-321 PC A well-built, cleverly designed, and powerful PC that offers all of the options that both home theater and computing buffs would expect, although some rough edges might not yet make this pricey box an ideal fit for the living room. |
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The Bang-for-the-Buck Axiom Your wallet does best when you identify the highest-performance components, then back off one or two levels. |
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September 30, 2003
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XP Media Center Basks in CES Glow Video dominates in the media center's realm with DVR software the latest feature. |
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June 21, 2006
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February 3, 2004
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