Editorial Review

The easy-to-use Compaq Presario SR1830NX Media Center PC is the complete home PC system that delivers more entertainment choices, and brings them together in one place with easy access from anywhere in the room. With the SR1830NX you can easily burn your home video productions to DVD for friends and family with the dual-layer, multi-format LightScribe DVD/CD burner, which enables you to store up to 8.5 GB of data on a DL disc. This affordable, family-oriented desktop offers room to grow--including available PCI and expansion slots and a 4 GB maximum RAM capacity. This desktop comes with a large 200 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM, 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3500+ processor, Lightscribe dual-layer/multi-format DVD drive, a memory card reader that's compatible with a wide range of formats, and Windows XP Media Center edition. Read more

Features

• Ensure system stability and enjoy a user-friendly interface with genuine Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
• Get great performance from the 2.2GHz AMD Athlon 64 3500+ processor with enhanced virus protection, 2000MHz system bus, and 512KB L2 cache
• Organize photos and video clips plus edit, print, share, and store with HP's exclusive Photosmart Premier software
• Create your own DVDs and CDs with the double-layer DVD+-R/RW drive with CD-RW capabilities and LightScribe - Up to 16x DVD+R, DVD+R, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD+-RW, 2.4x DVD+R DL, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CDR, 24x CDRW, 40x CD-ROM / Label your discs with HP LightScribe labels featuring your unique text, photos, and designs
• Store more music, videos, and data on the roomy 200GB 7200 rpm SATA hard drive

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First Class Product
First class product well worth the money,arrived early in good condition. I added another 1 GB of RAM for a total of 2GB. Highly Recommended. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Boost your productivity with the first Apple Mac Pro (model MA356LL/A) desktop PC, which is the first Apple desktop to be powered by the 64-bit dual-core Intel Xeon processor. But the Mac Pro offers even more power by combining two dual-core 2.66 GHz Xeon processors, creating an unbelievably powerful quad-core workstation that can handle even the more intensive graphics rendering. Its redesigned industrial-style enclosure offers improved functionality with a cable-free installation process and massive upgrade ability--up to 16 GB of 667 MHz RAM and four hard drive bays for up to 2 TB (that's terabytes) of storage under the hood. And while it comes standard with a 16x SuperDrive (compatible with burning DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW discs), you can also add a second writing SuperDrive. Read more

Features

• Two dual-core 2.66 GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors, 1.33 GHz per processor bus
• 1 GB RAM expandable up to 16 GB, 250 GB hard drive, 16x Double-Layer SuperDrive
• NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT with 256 MB of GDDR2 SDRAM graphics
• Two FireWire 800 ports, two FireWire 400 ports, five USB 2.0 ports, and two USB 1.1 (on keyboard)
• Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger, iLife '06, Comic Life, Omni Outliner, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, iWork ’06 (30-day trial), FileMaker Pro 3.5 trial

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Misleading review by David Johnson...
What David Johnson forgot to mension was that the Dell has only ONE dual core processor.The Mac Pro has two.That will put you back much more than a lcd, tv tuner and everything else you mensioned.We're talking XEONS!Kind of expensive...
Mac vs Dell price
The Dual 2.67 MacPro configured standard is $2350 today at Amazon, free ship.Add $199 for three year Apple care=$2550
Mac Pro Rocks, UPS sucks
This computer is well worth the price for what you get and is a kickass workstation.Just be sure to do yourself a favor and spend a few extra dollars and have it shipped via FedEx.You will save yourself a headache and get your computer in one piece, on time. UPS has dropped the ball one too many times for me.Oh well at least UPS's turd brown is an appropriate corporate color. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The HP Pavilion a1430n comes loaded with the all tools you need to easily create, manage, share, and enjoy your digital photos, home videos, movies, and music. It features a wide range of connectivity options for all your peripherals and preloaded HP Image Zone Plus photo editing and management software. And you can easily burn your home video productions to DVD for friends and family with the dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner, which enables you to store up to 8.5 GB of data on a DL disc and provides a super-fast 16x DVD+R write speed. Store more music, videos, and data on the roomy 250 GB hard drive. It comes loaded with 1 GB of RAM (which can be bumped up to 4 GB), a 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ processor, a 9-in-1 memory card reader that's compatible with today's most popular digital camera formats, Windows Media Center 2005 (with Rollup 2 Update), and a wide assortment of pre-loaded software. Read more

Features

• AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 2.0 GHz
• GeForce 6150 LE chipset; Socket 939 motherboard
• 250GB 7200rpm SATA hard drive
• 1GB PC-3200 184-pin DDR SDRAM; expandable to 4GB
• 16x DVD+/-R/RW and +/-R DL LightScribe drive

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Very good mid-range computer
This computer works very well for what it is.Not the fastest or most powerful computer that exists, but 64-bit dual core, 1gb ram, and a nicely sized hard drive are nothing to scoff at.
Very good deal
It took amazon only 2 days - on Saturday I ordered and on Monday I laready received computer.
Good base to build on.
Good hardware package for price. A step up from bare-bones, this box has everything you need for most uses. it has decent expandability with included PCIE, but I found 300w power supply too weak to run my 7600 GT graphics card. With socket 939 processors dropping in price similar units should be available for under 700 dollars. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The easy-to-use Compaq Presario SR1850NX Media Center PC is the complete home PC system that delivers more entertainment choices, and brings them together in one place with easy access from anywhere in the room. With the SR1850NX you can watch, record, and pause live TV programming as well as schedule the PC to record upcoming episodes or entire series. And you can easily burn your home video productions to DVD for friends and family with the dual-layer, multi-format LightScribe DVD/CD burner, which enables you to store up to 8.5 GB of data on a DL disc. This affordable, family-oriented desktop offers room to grow--including available PCI and expansion slots and a 4 GB maximum RAM capacity. This desktop comes with a large 250 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM, 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3500+ processor, Lightscribe dual-layer/multi-format DVD drive, secondary DVD-ROM drive, a memory card reader that's compatible with a wide range of formats, and Windows XP Media Center edition. Read more

Features

• Box Content - Compaq Presario Media Center SR1850NX Desktop PC, Compaq Scroller Mouse, Compaq Multimedia Keyboard
• Get great performance from the 2.2GHz AMD Athlon 64 3700+ processor with enhanced virus protection, 1MB L2 cache, and 2000MHz system bus
• Genuine Windows XP Media Center Operating system ensures system stability and enjoys a user-friendly interface
• Boost performance with 1GB PC 3200 DDR SDRAM (2x 512 for great performance, expandable to 4GB)
• Integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Graphics Card with 256MB shared video memory let's you enjoy video games more

Editorial Review

The HP Pavilion a1630n comes loaded with the all tools you need to easily create, manage, share, and enjoy your digital photos, home videos, movies, and music. It features a wide range of connectivity options for all your peripherals and preloaded HP Photosmart Premier digital image editing and management software. And you can easily burn your home video productions to DVD for friends and family with the dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner, which enables you to store up to 8.5 GB of data on a DL disc and provides a super-fast 16x DVD+R/-R write speed. It also includes LightScribe technology for personalized silkscreen-quality, laser-etched CD/DVD labels created right in the drive.Read more

Features

• Entertainment-focused desktop PC with 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ dual-core processor
• 250 GB hard drive, 2 GB of RAM (4 GB max), 16x LightScribe multi-format DVD/CD burner with dual-layer support
• Six USB 2.0, two FireWire, one VGA, one 9-in-1 memory card reader, coaxial digital audio output
• Nvidia GeForce 6150 video card with 256 MB shared RAM; 10/100 Ethernet, 56K modem
• Windows XP Media Center--Windows Vista capable and Windows Vista Premium ready

Editorial Review

The HP Pavilion s7410n Slimline desktop PC gives you all the power of a fully loaded home/office desktop in a sleek, silvery gray chassis. Measuring 4.4 inches wide and 9.75 inches high, it's one-third the size of a traditional PC tower, enabling you to place it unobtrusively anywhere--from your office to entertainment center to kitchen. It's a great choice for everything from working on your family's finances to storing and playing an extensive multimedia library (including photos, home video from your camcorder, and all your music). It features an extra-large 250 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB max), 1.7 GHz Intel Celeron M processor 390, LightScribe dual layer DVD burner with 16x DVD+R write speed (also compatible with writing CDs), multi-format memory card reader, a wide variety of connectivity options (including both USB 2.0 and FireWire), and Windows XP Media Center edition. Read more

Features

• Get things done with the 1.7GHz Intel Celeron M processor 390 with 400MHz FSB and 1MB L2 cache
• Connect accessories including joysticks, driving wheels, and MP3 players with the top- and back-access USB 2.0 ports (one in front, four in back) and FireWire ports (back)
• Share files with thumb drives, iPAQs, and cameras via the integrated 9-in-1 digital media card reader1
• Store more music, videos, and data on the 250GB 7200 rpm Serial ATA hard drive
• Boost performance with the 1GB of PC2 4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory (2 x 512MB, expandable to 2GB)

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So quiet and tiny!
I was so surprised to see the small box this CPU came in. I love the compact build of it, it's very fast and super quiet, I can't tell if it's on without looking at the light. The only thing I wish they could've given me another CD drive like I had on my old computer.But, I'm very happy with it so far, this is my 3rd HP since my first one back in 1996.
What's the Catch??
I'll tell you the catch. I just bought this today, and it has a lot of great qualities: It's compact, light, fast, but...
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Features

• Processor - AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 4200+ for TRUE Multi-tasking 2.2GHz 512KB L2 Cache / 2GHz System Bus
• NVidia GeForce 6150LE
• 2.0GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM memory ((2x1GB for ultimate performance) (expandable to 4GB)
• 250GB 7200RPM SATA hard drive
• Double Layer 16X DVD+-R/RW drive with CD writer capabilities and LightScribe Technology - 16x DVD+R, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD+-RW, 2.4x DVD+R DL, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CDR, 24x CDRW, 40x CD-ROM

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Great system!
I'll begin by saying this is my first time I've bought a computer that I have not put together myself. Last year, I purchased an HP laptop, and have been very satisfied with it and decided to go ahead and give it a try with this one.
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Editorial Review

Bring together your computing and entertainment worlds in one package and control it all with one remote with the Sony VAIO VGX-XL2 Digital Living System, which combines a high-end multimedia desktop PC and a 200-disc DVD/CD changer/recorder. Both are designed to fit into a home entertainment rack and the elegant silver and black casings will nicely complement the rest of your home entertainment system. With the VGX-XL2, you can manage all your downloaded digital content--such as music online stores, home movies from your camcorder, and photos from your digital camera--but it offers the added ability to easily organize, sort, and access packaged content from the CDs and DVDs that are sitting on your bookshelves. Read more

Features

• Multimedia desktop PC combined with 200-disc changer/recorder with dual-layer DVD burning support
• 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium D 920 dual-core processor (2 MB L2 cache), 320 GB hard drive, 1 GB RAM (2 GB max), additional dual-layer DVD burner
• Automatically and sequentially record up to 200 audio CDs; record TV episodes to the hard drive and transfer them to blank DVDs stored in the changer
• 54g Wi-Fi LAN, built-in TV tuner, multi-format memory card reader
• Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Update Rollup 2)

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Great Media PC
I did a lot of research before I purchased this unit.I wanted a Media PC that would fit in my stereo rack that would actually look like my other components.My final two choices were this sony and the HP.I chose the Sony because it has HDMI (I like having the sound transfered over Digital) output, which none of the other Media PCs have out there and the processor was a dual core, which means it's more up to date than other units I looked at.
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Features

• 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2 MB shared L2 cache
• 512 MB (single SO-DIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128 MB GDDR3 memory
• 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive; slot-load 8x double-layer SuperDrive
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g)3; built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
• 20-inch widescreen LCD with 1680 x 1050 resolution

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Windows, watch out!
I was a Mac user until 1998, when it appeared Apple was as done as three-month old bread. I gave up hope and went with Windows, fought through 95, 98, NT, 2000 and XP (never bothered with Millennium), and pretty much considered defeat.
Not just overseas Junk. High Quality Overseas stuff.
Anyone who know me by my Real Name, knows I'm a long time supporter of the Redmond Campus.
Fabulous machine
First let me respond to G. Crain (Houston).My Mom is 79 years old and loves her new iMac 20" Dual Core.She's not computer savvy but is able to do the basics quite well...even after a mini-stroke!Sorry you had problems.
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Editorial Review

The Sony Vaio VGC-RB54G desktop entertainment PC comes loaded with the all tools you need to easily create, manage, share, and enjoy your digital photos, home videos, movies, and music. Convert your VHS or 8mm home videos to DVD discs to share with the whole family via the dual-layer, multiformat DVD burner. Store hundreds of hours of your music collection on the amazingly huge 320 GB Serial ATA hard drive. You can also watch and record your favorite TV programs (via the built-in TV tuner) using the Giga Pocket personal video recorder (PVR). It features a hyper-threading 2.8 GHz Pentium D dual-core processor for powering through work as multiple applications hum along simultaneously and without stress. This multimedia PC also features 1 GB of installed RAM, a multiformat memory card reader compatible with the most popular digital camera formats, Microsoft XP Media Center Edition 2005, and a wide assortment of pre-loaded software titles. Read more

Features

• Supplied with VAIO(R) Keyboard / PS2 Mouse / Speakers / US AC Power Cord (power supply is dual-volt compatible) / Pre-installed Microsoft Windows XP Media Edition 2005, Sony Digital Software Suite, Microsoft Works 8, Microsoft Office (Student/Teacher Edition), Intel Quicken New User, Roxio DigiMedia SE, Norton 90-Day Trial Security Suite, and more
• Intel Pentium D Processor 820 2.8GHz with 2MB L2 Cache
• Radeon X300 128MB dedicated video processor for advanced video, graphics, and gaming performance
• Ports - 6 USB (2 front) / 2 PS2 / 1 VGA / 1 Parallel / 1x 6-pin iLink Firewire Rear / 1x 4-pin iLink Firewire Front / Line-in Mic Headphone Jacks / SPDIF Out / Memory Stick(R) - CompactFlash - SD - xD-PictureCard Reader / Vacant PCI Express x16 & x1 Slots / 1 Vacant PCI slot (of 2) / Space for up to 3 additional internal drives
• 1GB PC2-4200 533MHz DDR2 Memory upgradeable to 2GB

Features

• Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger, iLife '06, and Front Row software included
• 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 167 MHz system bus
• 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM (expandable to 2 GB), 80 GB hard drive, and slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+R DL/DVD??RW/CD-RW)
• One FireWire 400 port; four USB 2.0 ports; DVI output; VGA output (using included adapter); S-video and composite video output
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit), built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g); and built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module

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MACTABULOUS!!!
For all those people who are concerned about space restrictions and want a powerhouse computer that will not need a large footprint, the Mac Mini is the perfect solution. Packing a boatload of power into a computer yay bigger than a coaster, there is no better power/space combination in the entire computing world!
fast little machine
I actually bought the mac mini at a local Apple store because Amazon does not carry the configuration that I wanted, which is:
Apple Mac mini ROX. Amazon, I have concerns about.
The Mac mini is a great little machine if you want something that is cute, compact, quiet and very connected to the outside world. Don't get it if you really need a high-performance desktop machine -- it is not for World-o-Warcraft. But it's perfect for web surfing, photo retouching, ripping music, editing video and burning DVDs.
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Features

• 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2 MB shared L2 cache
• 512 MB (single SO-DIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128 MB GDDR3 memory
• 160 GB Serial ATA hard drive, slot-load 8x double-layer SuperDrive
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g)3; built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module