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PC Magazine
September 30, 2003
Bill Howard |
Second-Generation Media Center Edition: Worth the Wait With more features, easier-to-read screens, and a more intuitive television guide, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 is just plain better.   |
PC Magazine
October 21, 2003
Jamie M. Bsales |
Mediacentric Sony PC Sony won't be jumping on the bandwagon to adopt Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition. |
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 Magazine
August 31, 2005
Joel Santo Domingo |
Sony VAIO VGC-RB44G This new desktop from Sony conquers the midrange Media Center space. |
PC Magazine
April 11, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
HP Pavilion Slimline Media Center s7320n If you seek a tiny yet modestly priced PC for your home, the HP Pavilion Slimline Media Center s7320n is worth checking out... Apple Mac mini... |
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
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 Magazine
February 3, 2004
Bill Howard |
Sony VAIO Digital Studio PCV-RZ46G We're big fans of Media Center PCs. And while the latest crop of Media Center models delivers better TV image quality than the first generation, we still found room for improvement. |
PC Magazine
September 15, 2005
Cisco Cheng |
Sony VAIO VGN-A790 This notebook is a solid media-center with newer components that add horsepower, but it would be nice if the A/V ports were built into the system. |
InternetNews
January 27, 2006
David Miller |
Entertainment Portal for Vaio Sony and AOL team up to launch customized Web page for Vaio users. |
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
August 2001
Jon L. Jacobi |
Sony's Digital Studio: Popcorn Optional VAIO PC entertains with CD audio, Internet radio, and TV recording features... |
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
July 28, 2004
Cisco Cheng |
Sony VAIO VGN-A190 Thin design and a gorgeous screen makes this media-centric portable one to envy. |
Home Toys
April 2006 |
Tips and Tricks for Using Your Media Center in the Living Room Install: Tip 1 -- Additional Software... Tip 2 -- Online Spotlight... Tip 3 -- Be Prepared... etc. |
PC Magazine
October 18, 2005
Joel Santo Domingo |
Sony VAIO XL1 Digital Living System Sony VAIO XL1 Digital Living System won't replace your notebook or desktop PC, but it fast approaches Media Center nirvana. |
PC Magazine
May 23, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
Sony Vaio XL2 Digital Living System The VAIO XL2 Digital Living System is unlike any Media Center PC on the market, and an excellent addition to any home-theater setup. |
PC Magazine
January 3, 2006
Cisco Cheng |
Sony VAIO VGN-AX570G Sony made all the right upgrades to its multimedia powerhouse, making the new VAIO AX570G a good buy. |
PC Magazine
December 16, 2009
Joel Santo Domingo |
Sony VAIO VPC-L117FX/B Sony excels with the its VAIO VPC-L117FX/B, a quad-core powered touchscreen PC, but is it worthy enough to unseat the current all in one leaders? |
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
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
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
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
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
November 21, 2005
Bill Howard |
Microsoft Xbox 360 Media Center Extender Microsoft is trying to make its new game console a multifunction device, but gaming is still its core. |
PC World
November 2003
Sean Captain |
XP Media Center, Take 2 Entertainment OS gains new features and new converts. |
PC Magazine
March 22, 2007
Gideon et al. |
Apple TV Moving the functionality of the iPod onto widescreen TV is a great idea... Netgear Digital Entertainer HD... Microsoft Xbox 360 Media Center Extender... Sony PlayStation 3... |
PC Magazine
October 28, 2003
Bill Howard |
Not Quite Media Center Such a deal: a PC-based, single-box media center for $999 that acts as DVD player, a TV tuner, an MP3 recorder, a personal video recorder, and a photo viewer. That's the promise of the Niveus Media ONEbox Media Center, although it's somewhat unfulfilled. |
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
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 Magazine
May 17, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
Blueado Mini m5e The Blueado m5e has a few limitations and annoyances but is worth taking a look at if you want to hook up an MCE PC to an HDTV monitor that's 3-7 years old or to a regular standard TV. |
PC Magazine
April 13, 2010
John R. Delaney |
Samsung BD-C6500 Samsung's BD-C6500 offers more interactive and connectivity features than other Blu-ray players in its class, and it delivers stunning high-definition picture quality... Sharp BD-HP52U... Sony BDP-S570 Blu-ray player... etc. |
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 Magazine
January 14, 2009
Joel Santo Domingo |
Sony VAIO VGC-JS130J/P For $100 less than the base model Apple iMac, the Sony VAIO VGC-JS130J/P gives you a premium Windows-powered all-in-one desktop with more features you're likely to use. |
PC Magazine
March 8, 2010
John R. Delaney |
LG BD570 The BD570 delivers a beautiful HD picture and is loaded with cool features... Samsung's BD-C6500... Sharp's BD-HP52U... BDP-S570 Blu-ray player... Sony PlayStation 3... Nintendo DSi portable game system... |
PC Magazine
May 22, 2007
Tim Gideon |
Sony VAIO VGF-WA1 Digital Music Streamer The Sony VAIO VGF-WA1 Digital Music Streamer gets your music off your PC into your kitchen, backyard, or even the beach. Its limited remote and slow transfer speeds tarnish what would otherwise have been an amazing product. |
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. |
PC Magazine
June 13, 2008
Joel Santo Domingo |
Sony VAIO VGC-LT29U The Sony VAIO VGC-LT29U has all you'd want in an all-in-one Media Center PC with HDTV, but, alas, includes much too much bloatware. |
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
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 Magazine
October 14, 2005
Cheng et al. |
HP Pavilion dv8000 The HP Pavilion dv8000 is a solid, general-purpose desktop replacement laptop that underwhelms when it comes to performance... Sony VAIO VGN-TX670P... DeLorme Earthmate GPS Receiver with Street Atlas USA... Streets & Trips 2005... MSI Mega Player 521... etc. |
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 Magazine
May 4, 2004
Bill Howard |
The Bang-for-the-Buck Axiom Your wallet does best when you identify the highest-performance components, then back off one or two levels. |
Home Theater
November 2004
Chris Chiarella |
Alienware DHS-321 PC A well-built, cleverly designed, and powerful PC that offers all of the options that both home theater and computing buffs would expect, although some rough edges might not yet make this pricey box an ideal fit for the living room. |
The Motley Fool
March 14, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Will Sony Bite Apple? If Sony's new PSP grows to be appreciated as a true multimedia appliance, Apple may finally have some real competition in this sector. |
PC Magazine
October 7, 2008
Joel Santo Domingo |
Sony VAIO VGC-RT150Y The Sony VAIO VGC-RT150Y is the closest you can get to a PC that looks like a TV (at least from the front). |
PC Magazine
May 31, 2006 |
One-Two Portable Punch Sony has two innovative totables coming: VAIO AR190G and VAIO VGN-UX180. |
Entrepreneur
May 2005 |
Gear 05/05 A review of the Sony VAIO VGC-RA820G Media Center PC praises its silent operation. |
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
March 23, 2007
Joel Santo Domingo |
Sony VAIO VGC-LS25E The Sony VAIO LS25E is a sleek and attractive all-in-one PC. Though it improves on its predecessor, it still needs to have an HD drive and fewer external add-ons to be a true classic. |
