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PC World
December 2003
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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 Magazine
November 14, 2006
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HP Pavilion d4650y HP's entry into the Core 2 Duo stakes, this is a high-powered multimedia system for the media enthusiast. |
PC World
June 2003
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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 Magazine
March 23, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
Sony VAIO VGC-RC210G The Sony VAIO VGC-RC210G is a slick multimedia desktop with ViiV compatibility, lots of hard drive space, and room for upgrades. |
PC World
January 5, 2007
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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
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 Magazine
September 28, 2005
Anderson & Domingo |
Use Your Imagination: Eight Digital Content Creation Desktops HP Media Center 7160n... Sony VAIO VGC-RA842G... Dell Dimension 9100... Power Mac Dual 2.7GHz... Falcon Northwest Talon X2 3800... Gateway FX400MC... Velocity Micro Vision 64 LX-V... Voodoo Doll D210... |
PC World
May 3, 2005
Sommer & Baguley |
Small Is Beautiful Ten space-saving PCs were tested to see if they measure up to users' needs. |
PC Magazine
March 16, 2005 |
Upgrade: 35 Ways to Create Your Own Multimedia Desktop Helpful tips for improving desktop performance or purchasing a new one. |
PC World
November 22, 2006
Richard Baguley |
The Best PC Deals Under $1000 You don't need to break the bank to buy a solid machine. Tests of 14 budget systems reveal some of today's foremost desktop bargains, starting at $489. Ajump Prive... Micro Express MicroFlex... Shuttle XPC X100... Dell Dimension E520... etc. |
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
June 28, 2005
Joel Santo Domingo |
HP Media Center PC 7070n Photosmart PC HP's latest Media Center is great for people who aren't hardcore multimedia PC users, yet aren't newbies either. |
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
June 22, 2004
Laarni Almendrala Ragaza |
Buy or Build Your Perfect PC We help you make the right decision by examining the current computer technologies. |
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
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. |
PC Magazine
November 11, 2003
Bill Howard |
The New Look of Entertainment PCs Media PCs are designed to let you enjoy photos, music, TV, and movies with ease. |
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 Magazine
December 13, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
HP Compaq dx2200 Business Desktop PC If your business needs a basic clerical PC, the HP Compaq dx2200 Business Desktop PC is it... HP Compaq Presario SR2050NX... HP Pavilion Media Center a1640n PC... |
PC Magazine
November 25, 2003 |
The Coolest Home PCs A showcase of the latest high-end entertainment systems, value PCs, all-in-one computers, and desktop replacement notebooks. |
PC Magazine
April 12, 2004
Joel Santo Domingo |
Luggable PCs Are Portable Powerhouses Shuttle Computer invented a niche within a niche a few years back with its innovative totable PC chassis, but it's not alone: Falcon Northwest is a formidable competitor aimed at the same gaming audience. |
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 Magazine
July 20, 2009
Joel Santo Domingo |
Averatec D1133 The 18-inch Averatec D1133 is a pretty all in one desktop PC, and it's cheap to boot. |
PC World
May 2004
Roy Santos |
Which PC Do You Need? One computer doesn't fit all. We look at systems for the office, the home, and the road to help you find the right machine. |
PC World
October 2005
Kirk Steers |
Next-Generation PCs Alienware Aurora 7500... Apple Power Mac G5... Polywell Poly 916NF4-SLI... Sony VAIO VGC-RA842G... Voodoo Computers Omen DCC A:221 Opteron workstation... Xi Computer MTower X2 AGE-SLI... |
PC World
November 2003
Sean Captain |
XP Media Center, Take 2 Entertainment OS gains new features and new converts. |
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 Magazine
April 26, 2005
Joel Santo Domingo |
Sony VAIO VGC-RB38G This is a good, moderately priced Media Center with TV/DVR recording that will record TV, surf the Net, and perform other multimedia tasks well. |
PC Magazine
January 31, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
Polywell MiniBox2 939NP-MCE It's not the prettiest or smallest of the compact MCE PCs out there, but if you don't want an ugly tower in your living room and you're hesitant to buy a horizontal PC that you can't expand or upgrade, the MiniBox2 may be a good compromise. |
PC Magazine
July 28, 2004
Cisco Cheng |
Sony VAIO VGN-A190 Thin design and a gorgeous screen makes this media-centric portable one to envy. |
Home Theater
January 2007
Chris Chiarella |
HP Pavilion Media Center TV m7580n HTPC Who is this rig ultimately for? Despite the great convenience, you can't be a total newbie to properly set up and use the Media Center TV m7580n. |
PC Magazine
August 31, 2005
Joel Santo Domingo |
Sony VAIO VGC-RB44G This new desktop from Sony conquers the midrange Media Center space. |
PC World
December 2001
Leigh Anne Jones |
Home PCs: All This & XP Too We round up the first PCs with Microsoft's new OS. They also feature goodies like Web cams and MP3 players. Is it time to dump your old PC? |
PC World
February 2006
Alan Stafford |
Just-Right LCD TVs Want a TV that's not too big or too small? One of these 32-inch models might be ideal. |
PC World
April 2005 |
New PC Sets Performance Record in WorldBench 5 Tests Four systems with plenty of speed arrive on the desktop PCs chart... A new Sony notebook lasted 7 hours in battery tests... Hot new monitors... |
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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 Magazine
April 16, 2004
Joel Santo Domingo |
Sony VAIO Digital Studio PCV-RS520 The Sony VAIO Digital Studio PCV-RS520 is a decent 2D multimedia for a reasonable price, but look elsewhere for 3D gaming performance. |
PC World
November 22, 2006 |
Smart PC Shopping Tips Regardless of your budget, get the most computer for your buck. |
PC Magazine
November 10, 2004
Laarni Almendrala Ragaza |
Choose Your Next PC With the myriad desktop and notebook PCs arriving on the market, somewhere is a system with your name on it. We're here to help you find it. |
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
April 13, 2007
Joel Santo Domingo |
HP Pocket Media Drive PD0800 The HP Pocket Media Drive PD800 is the cartridge-style hard drive you've been waiting for, particularly if you have an HP PC with a compatible drive bay. |
PC Magazine
October 23, 2009
John R. Delaney |
HP Pavilion p6267c-b The HP Pavilion p6267c-b is a stylish quad-core desktop with a generous amount of memory, good-sized hard drive, and a beautiful 25-inch LCD monitor... HP TouchSmart 300-1007... Compaq Presario CQ5210f... etc. |
PC World
July 25, 2001
Kalai Murugesan |
Sony VAIO Digital Studio PCV-RX490TV Sony's glamorous new VAIO gives video enthusiasts a sleek DVD-RW drive that can record home movies and a graphics card that captures TV shows on your hard drive... |
PC Magazine
June 22, 2010
Joel Santo Domingo |
HP Pavilion Elite HPE-210f The HP Pavilion Elite HPE-210f desktop PC is aimed at the multimedia enthusiast with quad-core power, copious hard drive space, and Blu-ray drive. |
PC World
February 27, 2008
Thornton, Jantz & Allen |
The Best Bargain PCs Basic laptops and desktops have never been less expensive, but are you giving up too much if you go cheap? We tested 12 low-cost machines to find the real values. |
PC World
December 2004
Alan Stafford |
New Media Center OS Plays Well Windows XP Media Center 2005 connects smoothly with video and audio equipment. |
PC World
April 2003
Anush Yegyazarian |
From PC to Rec Room We try out the first units in a new class of devices that wed your entertainment system and PC. But the union isn't always idyllic. |
PC World
September 2005 |
Top 15 Desktops Alienware's new gaming system with a dual-core CPU lands atop the power side of our chart. Alienware Aurora 7500... Xi Computer MTower 64 AGE-SLI... Polywell Poly 939N-FX55... etc. |
