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Microsoft Remote Keyboard (Windows XP Media Center Edition)
Reviewed on September 1, 2005 The media buttons on the Microsoft Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition make it easy to control MCE from the comfort of your couch, but the mouse could be easier to control. TAGS: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, keyboard, remote control, key, Media Center PC, mouse, Microsoft Corp., TV, PC, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

CNET review: 7.0 Very good
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ATI Theater 650 Pro
Reviewed on June 7, 2006 Though it improves upon the category leader, with CableCard's technology for PCs on the horizon, ATI's latest TV tuner chip, the Theater 650 Pro, is only a stopgap solution for those looking to add TV to their PC. TAGS: CableCard, TV Tuner, ATI Technologies, Media Center PC, image quality, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, TV, card, PC, video, Microsoft Windows

CNET review: 7.5 Very good
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ATI All-In-Wonder X800 XL (256MB, PCI)
Reviewed on November 10, 2005 The ATI All-In-Wonder X800 XL will have you gaming, watching TV, and listening to FM radio, but it doesn't stand out in any one area. TAGS: TV Tuner, TV tuner card, ATI Technologies, card, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, Media Center PC, multimedia, TV, FM-radio, 3D, PCI Express, video card, PCI, connection, video, PC

CNET review: 7.0 Very good
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SnapStream Beyond TV 4.3
Reviewed on June 14, 2006 A popular MCE alternative, Beyond TV 4.3 offers no showstopping new developments. Instead, this incremental upgrade offers a few new features that will appeal to current Beyond TV users. TAGS: DVR, TV Tuner, Media Center PC, Microsoft Windows Media Center, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, DivXNetworks, WMV, Windows Media, TV, PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

CNET review: 6.7 Good
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Diamond XtremeTV PVR550
Reviewed on November 10, 2005 Diamond's XtremeTV PVR550 provides everything you'll need to turn your desktop into a media center PC, but its TV image quality isn't perfect. TAGS: Diamond Multimedia Inc., TV Tuner, TV tuner card, Media Center PC, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, RCA, TV, card, video, PC, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

CNET review: 6.0 Good
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AVerTV Hybrid Ultra USB
Reviewed on June 4, 2007 While there are more portable TV tuner/antenna combos for frequent travelers, the AVerTV Hybrid Ultra USB is a good choice for more sedentary Media Center users looking for an affordable and easy way to watch and record TV. The kit would be more useful, however, if the included antenna were bigger. TAGS: AVerMedia, antenna, Media Center PC, cable box, Comcast Corp., Plextor, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, station, FM-radio, signal, DVR, USB port, laptop computer, TV, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC

CNET review: 7.3 Very good
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Vista View Saber 2020
Reviewed on December 4, 2006 If you're looking for a dual analog TV tuner and have an open x1 PCI Express slot, the Vista View Saber 2020 offers the best image quality we've seen. TAGS: SageTV, DVR, image quality, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, PCI Express, card, Microsoft Windows Vista, FM-radio, Media Center PC, TV, setup, ATI Technologies, Microsoft Windows, PC

CNET review: 8.0 Excellent
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