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, Intel Core 2 Duo, Blu-ray, LCD, Microsoft Windows Vista, DVD, Intel, video, PC, Microsoft Windows
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, CPU, dual-core, 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