HP z556 Digital Entertainment Center: Why Build When You Can Buy?

Published on July 18, 2006 to Home Theater

Many "Media Center" PCs are little more than slightly beefier desktops with Windows MCE installed. But Mike Baggaley found that HP's z556 is a viable alternative to building your own HTPC. Read more

PC-Doctor Service Center 6

Published on November 29, 2007 to Miscellaneous

PC-Doctor Service Center 6 is a comprehensive collection of testing tools and software, but is it worth the price? We look at the product and other options. Read more

Is SageTV 4 the path to Media Center Nirvana?

Published on May 5, 2006 to Home Theater

Looking for an alternative to Windows Media Center? Michael Baggaley takes a look at a candidate that just might fit the bill. Read more

HP's Digital Entertainment Center a Good First Attempt at a Living Room PC

Published on July 29, 2005 to Home Theater

HP has taken the plunge into living room PCs, and they deserve a lot of credit for taking the initiative. The Digital Entertainment Center (DEC) is a good first attempt at building a PC that really fits into this new environment. HP has jumped in with both feet, bringing their industrial and development capabilities to bear. Read more

Remote Control From SoundGraph Changes WinXP Into A Multimedia Center

Published on June 3, 2005 to Home Theater

The iMON series from SoundGraph lets you equip any computer with a simple-to-use multimedia remote control. You can enjoy all of your PC's functionality from the comfort of your sofa. Read more