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, Microsoft Windows Vista, LCD, Intel, DVD, video, PC, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on May 21, 2007While its video quality doesn't nearly measure up to that of a true digital camcorder, RCA's affordable Small Wonder EZ201 will appeal to technophobes looking for an idiot-proof way to quickly share video clips with friends and family.TAGS:RCA, Thomson Corp., camera, Windows PC, video, LCD, USB, movie, e-mail, Apple Macintosh, PC, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on February 12, 2007Velocity Micro's first full-fledged home theater PC pulls very few punches in providing a complete digital media experience. It's big, it lacks a built-in audio receiver, and it invites PC gaming into the living room, which has never been the best fit. It's also the victim of a few Vista-related growing pains. On balance, though, Velocity Micro has as complete a home theater PC as we've seen.TAGS:home theater PC, Velocity Micro, Blu-ray, CableCard, NVidia, Microsoft Windows Vista, movie, PC, games, video, Microsoft Windows