Reviewed on October 23, 2007Dell's new XPS 420 offers almost all of the latest in PC-based digital-video capability, as well as a few unique features you won't find elsewhere. The default configuration fares poorly against the other new PCs, but if you're willing to spend money on upgrades, you can turn this system into a powerful digital-media nerve center.TAGS:Dell XPS, digital media, digital video, home network, Blu-ray, Intel Core 2 Duo, LCD, Microsoft Windows Vista, Intel, DVD, PC, video, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on October 14, 2004Unless your stuff appears regularly in National Geographic, this may be the only film scanner you'll ever need.TAGS:Nikon Corp., scanner, digital media, photograph
Reviewed on November 1, 2006If you thought dual cores were over the top, get ready. Intel presents the Core 2 Extreme QX6700, a single CPU with four distinct processing cores. At $999, the first quad-core CPU will remain an enthusiast part for a while, but as a glimpse of the future, it's clear that clock speed is out and core counts are in.TAGS:quad-core, multi-core, Intel Core 2 Extreme, clock speed, dual-core, CPU, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel, digital media, AMD, PC
Reviewed on November 8, 2004We've seen no better way to add remote-control functionality to your current PC than SnapStream's inexpensive Firefly PC Remote.TAGS:remote, digital media, TV, photograph, music, PC, button, DVD, video
Reviewed on May 18, 2007The TDM-BT1 adds wireless Bluetooth audio streaming to compatible Sony receivers and home theater systems, but the relatively high price might drive you back to cheaper, wired alternatives.TAGS:Bluetooth, HTIB, Sony Corp., adapter, digital media, speakers, MP3, Apple iPod