The HP Pavilion Media Center TV m7690n ($1,650 direct, $2,080 with 22-inch widescreen LCD monitor) is the latest high-end multimedia desktop from one of the innovators of the Media Center PC. It is a prime choice for the multimedia enthusiast who wants a powerful system with enough horsepower to edit and encode video, use Media Center to the fullest, and even play the latest HD DVD movie discs. The m7690n is a tower desktop PC and is unapologetic about it. It's aimed at serious videophiles with an extensive digital video collection who don't want an $8,000 gaming rig or an A/V-oriented digital entertainment system.