| Similar Articles |
|---|
 |
BusinessWeek
October 25, 2004
Stephen H. Wildstrom |
Software For The Ultimate Couch Potato With the release of a new version of Windows XP Media Center Edition, Microsoft has made its vision clear: It wants to take charge of home entertainment. The fact is, Media Center and the Extender do the job -- and do it well.   |
PC Magazine
July 26, 2005
Joel Santo Domingo |
HP Pavilion a1120n If you can live without a TV tuner, the Pavilion a1120n is a good Media Center PC for students and home users toting iPods and digicams. Includes tips on choosing computer equipment for college. |
PC Magazine
October 12, 2004
Bill Howard |
The Home PC, Perfected With its brand new Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system, Microsoft may have unleashed the perfect OS for a home PC. In a typical Media Center box, you get a capable TV tuner, an FM radio tuner, DVR, DVD, CD, etc. |
PC Magazine
November 25, 2003 |
Media Center PCs: More Appealing Running the new Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 OS, these living-room-bound boxes from Dell, Gateway, HP, and ViewSonic represent a big improvement over those from the first generation. |
PC World
June 2003
Michael Gowan |
The Entertainers New media-savvy PCs aim to replace your TV, VCR, and stereo. We test six models -- plus upgrades that turn any PC into a living-room powerhouse. |
PC World
January 2005
Carla Thornton |
Entertainment PCs Take Center Stage PCs are getting better than ever at tuning in TV, burning movies, playing music, and showing off photos. We test nine versatile new Windows Media Center machines. |
InternetNews
October 14, 2005
Susan Kuchinskas |
Microsoft Updates Media Center Enhancements let the Xbox 360, when partnered with the Windows XP Media Center, take center stage in directing media around the home. |
BusinessWeek
October 20, 2003
Stephen H. Wildstrom |
The Road To The PC-TV Runs Through Windows Microsoft's rivals are unwitting allies as it elbows into living rooms. |
PC World
March 2005
Captain & Rebbapragada |
Cheap PCs: The Real Deals Yes, you can pay a little and get a lot: We test 8 bargain-priced PCs to find the best of the bunch ... What about bargain notebooks and Linux PCs? |
PC World
November 2003
Sean Captain |
XP Media Center, Take 2 Entertainment OS gains new features and new converts. |
PC World
June 2004
Tom Mainelli |
Make a Media-Savvy PC Here's how to custom-design a machine to handle TV and music with aplomb--or just make your current system more entertaining. |
| AskMen.com |
Top 5 Media Center PCs As Microsoft's OS (operating system) improves, we're starting to see some Media Center PCs that are worthy of a place in your entertainment center; check out our top five. |
PC World
July 2004
Stan Miastkowski |
Convert Your PC Into a Digital Video Recorder Instead of buying a Media Center PC, upgrade your current system. |
PC Magazine
July 1, 2003
Bill Howard |
Build a Home Entertainment PC You don't have to spend a fortune to create a home entertainment PC. A few basic enhancements are all you need. |
PC World
April 2006
Laura Blackwell |
Media Center and Dual-Core System Prices Fall Powerful, attractively configured PCs are appearing at prices that qualify them as budget systems. HP Pavilion a1250n Desktop PC... eMachines T6420... WinBook PowerSpec Extreme 9200... Velocity Micro Vision GX... Dell Dimension E510... Amax Max 64 3200... |
PC World
November 2002
Robert Luhn |
Multimedia Windows XP Takes Microsoft Out of the Office OS turns HP's new PC into a remote-controlled entertainment center. |
PC Magazine
March 2, 2004
Karen Jones |
Microsoft's eHome Push With his sights set on the PC becoming a command center for all digital home entertainment devices, Bill Gates introduced Microsoft Windows Media Center Extender Technology software at January's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. |
PC Magazine
January 1, 2008
Loyd Case |
PC to HDTV the Right Way The typical home PC is no longer just for homework and accounting. It's now the entertainment hub of the household. |
PC Magazine
February 2, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
Dell Dimension E310 Short of an elephant stomping on the computer, the Dell Dimension E310 with DataSafe should keep your digital memories safe from malware, hard drive failure, or a clumsy mouse hand... HP z555 Digital Entertainment Center... |
PC Magazine
November 2, 2004
Bill Howard |
Your Video Thanks to media convergence - the blending of computing and consumer technologies - video buffs are reveling in the many new facets of home entertainment. |
PC World
March 2005
Thurrott & Mainelli |
XP Goes to 64 Bits A pre-release version of Microsoft's first 64-bit desktop OS performed well in our tests, and proved surprisingly compatible with 32-bit apps. Includes a look at the 64-bit hardware that is on the horizon. |
PC Magazine
October 27, 2004
Michael J. Miller |
Microsoft's Growing Family Microsoft wants control... Living with Media Center 2005 ... Talking Digital Rights... |
PC World
January 2006
Steers & Butterfield |
High-Quality Entertainment, Low Cost HP Media Center m7260n Photosmart... Polywell MiniBox 939NX-MCE... Shuttle XPC G5 8300mc... Sony VAIO VGC-RC110G... |
PC World
June 23, 2006
Sommer, Mainelli & Ettenson |
One PC, Two Brains Six economical desktops that deliver plenty of dual-core power. Dell Dimension E510... Gateway FX510XL... HP Pavilion Media Center m7490n... Ajump NBP1005... CyberPower Gamer Ultra 8500SE... Polywell MiniBox 939NP-4200... iMac... Notebook Dual-core processors... |
PC World
May 2005
Jon L. Jacobi |
Tested: 64-Bit P4 Intel's new 64-bit Pentium 4 CPUs are fast, but AMD's Athlon 64 FX retains the speed crown. |
PC Magazine
April 20, 2005
Cade Metz |
Value PCs: The Price Is Right There was a time when value-priced PCs/notebooks meant cheap, weak, and flimsy systems. But not anymore. Polywell Poly 2800NF2-MX... Averatec AV3270-EE1... Dell Inspiron 6000... Dell Dimension 4700... etc. |
PC Magazine
February 3, 2004
Jamie M. Bsales |
A True Living-Room PC The Gateway FMC-901 Family Room Media Center looks like AV equipment rather than a desktop PC. |
BusinessWeek
November 1, 2004
Stephen H. Wildstrom |
Putting Home Theater In Every Room Despite its flaws, Microsoft's Media Center Extender is a breakthrough product. At least for those who can meet its tough bandwidth requirements, it really does deliver on the much-promised convergence of entertainment and computing. |
PC World
March 2003
Alexandra Krasne |
Top 5 Entertainment PCs We pick the best systems for multimedia and games. |
InternetNews
January 16, 2007
Eric Grevstad |
From Vista to Viiv in Vegas Thinking back to the highs and highers of CES 2007 after a few days and some rest. |
PC Magazine
February 15, 2006
Loyd Case |
Build It: A Homemade Media Center PC Build an MCE PC of your own and learn how to choose the parts for a custom project that's uniquely yours. |
PC World
January 5, 2007
Richard Baguley |
HP Pavilion Media Center TV m7690n The m7690n has an extensive set of features, including an HD DVD drive, but it is rather expensive. |
PC Magazine
January 13, 2004 |
Family-Room Toys for Grown-Ups Reviews of two media-centric computers (from ASUS and Gateway) that look more like stereo components than PCs, an SMC wireless media receiver, as well as two set-top recorders (from Gateway and TiVo) that help ensure you won't miss a minute of your favorite shows |
PC Magazine
March 16, 2004
Bill Howard |
Sony's Notable, Totable Media PC With its Sony VAIO Digital Studio R Series desktop Sony did the best job of implementing Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition we've seen to date, thanks to the platform's superior TV quality. |
PC World
January 25, 2007
Richard Baguley |
Exclusive: First Vista PC Tests In our tests, the first desktops loaded with the new operating system prove to be solid performers, but some rough edges remain. |
PC Magazine
May 3, 2006
Cisco Cheng |
Buying Guide: Media Center Laptops When shopping for a Media Center laptop, several elements should factor into your decision. Here is a list of of what we consider to be the most important. |
InternetNews
October 12, 2004
Michael Singer |
Microsoft Renews Play for Digital Home Microsoft's newest digital entertainment campaign got some play today, as the company announced its latest move into your home on the back of Windows XP Media Center 2005. |
PC World
April 2003
Laurianne McLaughlin |
AMD's Latest Is a Winner Bigger cache boosts performance of Athlon 3000+ processor. |
PC World
February 2002 |
Letters Readers write in about home PC recommendations, XP compatibility, and home entertainment choices... |
InternetNews
September 12, 2006
Clint Boulton |
Dell Puts AMD Inside New Desktops Dell Chairman Michael Dell introduced the Dimension E521 and C521 at a Dell technology launch event. |
PC World
April 2005
Matthew McKenzie |
Free Your Media A wireless network is all you need to stream digital music, photos, and videos from your PC to any room. |
PC World
March 8, 2004
Melissa Perenson |
DVD Players Anchor Home Nets New, smarter DVD players make moving and enjoying your digital media easier. |
PC World
August 2002
Laurianne McLaughlin |
Athlon Recharged The current state of competition between AMD and Intel, and the chips they have planned for future release. |
PC World
December 2003
Mick Lockey |
Desktops: Fast, Furious, and Affordable Pundits predicting the demise of the humble PC should return to their Ouija boards and reconsider their predictions. Computers -- especially in the home -- are capable of doing more than ever before. |
PC World
August 2002 |
Top 100: Pentium 4 Processors Turn It Up a Notch Intel's new 2.53-GHz CPU with a 533-MHz system bus roars onto the track and is in virtual performance tie with AMD's best. |
PC World
September 2002
Anush Yegyazarian |
Buyers' Guide to Office & Home PCs Even inexpensive PCs are very capable and now boast many features that were once exclusive to high-end systems. |
PC World
September 4, 2002
Stuart J. Johnston |
Windows Media Player 9 Beta Debuts CD burning, better quality, myriad online resources enhance player -- but primarily for Windows XP users. |
PC Magazine
January 17, 2008
Jamie Lendino |
Slingbox SOLO Take your TV on the road with the $180 Slingbox SOLO, which offers an ideal combination of small size, good value, and compatibility with high-definition channels... Linksys Media Center Extender with DVD (DMA2200)... |
PC World
August 20, 2007
Alan Stafford |
Small-Business PCs Give Short Shrift to Specs These business systems aren't the best values available. |
PC World
July 2002
Laurianne McLaughlin |
P4 Bests Athlon Intel has finally done it: A computer based on its fastest Pentium 4 processor has beaten a comparable system using AMD's top Athlon XP chip in PC World's benchmark tests... |
