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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
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
November 2003
Sean Captain |
XP Media Center, Take 2 Entertainment OS gains new features and new converts. |
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
August 2, 2005
Joel Santo Domingo |
Dell Dimension 9100 If you crave an upgrade from that 2- to 3-year-old midrange system sitting on your desk, the Dimension 9100 can take the home media hobbyist to the next level. |
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 7, 2007
Joel Santo Domingo |
Acer Aspire L310 The relatively tiny Ace Aspire L310 desktop is one to consider for the design-minded or space-constrained... HP Slimline s3020n... Dell Dimension E521... |
PC World
November 18, 2002
Tom Mainelli |
Four New Windows Media Center PCs Ship Gateway, Alienware, ABS, and Cyberpower roll out entertainment PCs for your living room. |
InternetNews
November 18, 2004
Michael Singer |
Gateway Opts for Custom Jobs The computer maker gives buyers plenty of options when ordering new media center PCs. |
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 Magazine
August 19, 2004
Cisco Cheng |
Gateway M675XL The Gateway M675XL does have a cool screen and fine feature set, but it doesn't distinguish itself from the pack--and costs the same as others that do. |
PC World
February 2004
Anne B. McDonald |
Lots of Style, Less Substance Gateway's Media Center PC looks impressive but doesn't quite live up to its promise. |
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 World
February 2006
Dan Sommer |
Low-Cost Cisnet, HP PCs Race Onto Value List This month a NASCAR-themed desktop and a compact HP system enter the value portion of the Top 10. |
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. |
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
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 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 World
June 2006
Thornton & Allen |
Desktop Killers With dual-core processors, speedy hard drives, and wide-screen displays, the latest notebooks are powerful enough to make your desktop PC unnecessary. Our PC World Test Center report will point you toward the best replacement for your tower. |
PC Magazine
April 4, 2007
Joel Santo Domingo |
HP Pavilion Slimline s3020n PC With the HP Pavilion Slimline s3020n, HP has updated the Slimline PC with a couple of great features, especially the Pocket Media Drive bay... Dell Dimension E521... |
PC Magazine
April 15, 2004
Cisco Cheng |
HP Pavilion zd7000 This new iteration of a former Editors' Choice multimedia notebook is still a winner, with top components, plenty of useful features and a great design. |
PC Magazine
January 12, 2007
Cisco Cheng |
Gateway NX570X Budget-friendly, a stable design, and great performance are compelling reasons to consider the Gateway NX570X as your next business laptop... Dell Inspiron E1705... HP Pavilion dv9000t... |
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
September 16, 2003
John R. Delaney |
Gateway's All-in-One Gets a Boost Gateway has just introduced the fourth generation of its space-saving machine. The Gateway Profile 4X brings Pentium 4 (with Hyper-Threading) power and a host of other improvements to the platform. |
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
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... |
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
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
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. |
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. |
InternetNews
September 27, 2007
Andy Patrizio |
Gateway Debuts Sleek All-In-One PC Gateway today plans to introduce its new consumer PC. But don't call it the "iGateway," even though it shares some familiar design elements with Apple's iMac. |
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
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
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 Magazine
May 9, 2007
Cisco Cheng |
HP Pavilion HDX9000 Despite its 15.4-pound weight, the HP Pavilion HDX9000 is the sleekest 20-inch laptop in the market. But it's gonna cost you... Eurocom D900C Phantom... |
PC Magazine
November 14, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
HP Pavilion d4650y HP's entry into the Core 2 Duo stakes, this is a high-powered multimedia system for the media enthusiast. |
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
April 23, 2004
Cisco Cheng |
Dell Inspiron 9100 The Dell Inspiron 9100 notebook ranks high on performance, features, and core components. |
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
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 Magazine
May 28, 2008
Joel Santo Domingo |
Gateway DX442XP The Gateway DX442XP combines Windows XP and modern hardware. This may be the PC you're looking for if you're nostalgic yet want the latest components. |
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
October 25, 2006
Kalpana Ettenson |
HP's Powerful Media Center Tops the List Two new power models and two new value systems join the chart this month. HP Pavilion a1510n... Systemax Vitality DH463... |
PC World
May 2005 |
New Gaming System Is Tops in Performance and Style The new ABS Ultimate M6 tops the power section of the desktops chart. Meanwhile, Dell's refresh of the Dimension 8400 drops in the rankings and the HP Pavilion A820n scores on value. |
PC Magazine
January 21, 2011
Joel Santo Domingo |
HP Pavilion p6727c-b HP Pavilion p6727c-b is one of the best bang for the buck desktop PCs; just be sure to budget an afternoon to uninstall all the extra bloatware. |
BusinessWeek
August 14, 2006
Andrew Park |
Big Laptops On Campus These mighty notebooks can meet most students' needs - even those of gamers |
PC Magazine
February 25, 2004
Jeremy A. Kaplan |
Design Harmony Think about it: A ReplayTV or TiVo is basically a computer. So it's no surprise that companies have started designing PCs to fit into your living-room entertainment system, just like personal video recorders (PVRs) do. |
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
February 5, 2010
Matthew Elliott |
Dell Inspiron i570-6939PBK The dual-core Dell Inspiron i570-6939PBK desktop PC-with-an-LCD bundle does an admirable job covering the basics at a fair price. |
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. |
