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 November 17, 2006With all the talk of HD video, you might scratch your head when you learn that HP's Digital Entertainment Center z560 only has a standard-definition DVD player. But when you learn what else it has and that its price is pretty reasonable, you might not care. This is a perfect home theater PC for riding out the HD format wars.TAGS:Digital Equipment Corp., home theater PC, HP, HDMI, output, Media Center PC, video card, LCD, TV, PC, DVD, video, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on October 11, 2006Gateway brings Core 2 Duo to the masses with the DX420 series, its new mainstream desktop line that lets you get out the door with a Core 2 Duo PC for as little as $600. Of course, we have a few upgrades that we'd make before checking out.TAGS:Intel Core 2 Duo, Gateway Inc., Dell XPS, upgrade, Media Center PC, video card, CPU, DVD burner, LCD, DVD, monitor, PC
Reviewed on October 11, 2006Gateway brings Core 2 Duo to the masses with the DX420 series, its new mainstream desktop line that lets you get out the door with a Core 2 Duo PC for as little as $600. Of course, we have a few upgrades that we'd make before checking out.TAGS:Intel Core 2 Duo, Gateway Inc., Dell XPS, video card, Media Center PC, upgrade, DVD burner, CPU, LCD, DVD, monitor, PC