I should have added that upgrading to a PCI tuner card is certainly not out of the question, if the non-Media Center PC is fair enough bargain. The monitor would also need to be included in the price, or the price be low enought for a quality LCD to be purchased later.
I know this is a pretty wide price range, but I'm trying to find the best bang for my buck in this price range. Right now I'm looking at a Media Center from HP and a Dell 5100C Media Center. The PC will be used in a dorm for mostly Microsoft Office, Multimedia, TV, & Internet. Upgradability is certtainly desirable, as this will likely be the only PC I purchase while in collge. I would certainly appreciate assistance with this matter and please ask if you have any questions.

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