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Gateway DX4300-11
CNET Reviews - November 25, 2009
We're fond of the Gateway DX4300-11's clever design, but halfhearted performance scores mar its overall worth. The TV tuner and 1TB hard drive may tempt you to stick it in your living room as a media center PC, but your money is better spent on the A...
Gateway DX4822-01
CNET Reviews - November 20, 2009
The Gateway DX-4822-01 makes a convincing pitch with the performance numbers and features to earn its place in your home, but if you're not tied to the midtower design, the older Gateway SX2800-01 offers faster speeds and the option to set it up as a...
In-Flight Entertainment on a Netbook
PC World Articles - November 11, 2009
Here's how to make the most of a low-powered PC, be it a netbook or humbly equipped business machine.
Digital TVs competing with PCs as media hubs
CNET News - October 19, 2009
With features such as Internet and wireless connectivity, digital TVs are fighting PCs as the media centers for the home, according to a new In-Stat report.
Turn Your TV Into an Entertainment Center
PC World Articles - October 13, 2009
You can use your Windows 7 or Vista PC to watch and record programs--just add a TV tuner. Also, create a music playlist.
Add a TV Tuner to Your PC
PC World Articles - October 7, 2009
Your PC can do a damn fine TiVo impersonation. All you need to do is outfit it with an inexpensive TV tuner.
Okoro Quantum OMS-Q100 and OMS-Q200 Media Center PCs
Press Releases - September 30, 2009
Windows 7 Media Center Review
Digital Trends Features - August 11, 2009
You’ll find no shortage of software that will turn an ordinary PC into a TV-friendly media center. From MythTV and Freevo for chronic TV recorders, to Boxee and XMBC for Hulu and YouTube fanatics, any machine can morph into a set-top box with t...
Windows Media Center PCs Now Stream Netflix Movies
Press Releases - May 20, 2009
Amulet Voice-Enabled Remote Control
Audioholics First Look - January 9, 2009
The Amulet Remote is the "first voice-enabled remote control" designed specifically for Vista Media Center. Those of you who don't use Vista won't benefit from it, but it's still an interesting product that offers a different take on remotely control...
Video: The couch potato's game-changer
CNET News - December 4, 2008
Boxee, an all-in-one media center for your PC, is slowly gaining momentum as a go-to source for all of your videos, photos, and music. This week, the company has signed up Netflix so users can seamlessly stream movies on their computer by using their...
Only 88 Pct of U.S. Youth Have Net Access
Digital Trends News - November 24, 2008
The Center for the Digital Future, part of USC's Annenberg School, has released its World Internet Report, detailing the global impacts of Internet and online technologies, including its use in communication, media, social and political processes...
Dell Offers to Pre-Load Iron Man Movie
Digital Trends News - October 1, 2008
PC maker Dell looks to be trying to ratchet up competition for the hearts and minds of entertainment-centric computer users: the company has inked a deal with Paramount to offer its recent superhero flick Iron Man as a pre-loaded option on its Inspir...
Windows Media Center's Ultimate Install
Home Entertainment Magazine - October 1, 2008
Microsoft, seeing the potential of their Media Center in a custom install environment, started a contest for the best install that was based around one of their Media Center PC (or, as the case may be, PCs).
Logitech diNovo Mini
LAPTOP Magazine - September 12, 2008
This Bluetooth keyboard and remote combo nicely fills the gap between your media center PC and TV.