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• HP Media Center M370N Photosmart PC Review   [Review, HardwareCentral]
  Oh, that HP, coddling consumers like we're big babies. We're perfectly capable of installing a TV tuner or ATI All-in-Wonder card to turn our desktop PC into an entertainment center ... but it is kind of nice to have it all done for us by Microsoft's Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004, with simple, attractive menus easily operated by a few buttons on a remote control.
   Wed, 03 Dec, 2003 | 157 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• MPC ClientPro All-in-One Review   [Review, HardwareCentral]
  But for an apartment, dorm, or office cubicle without much room, and for a bigger display than all but the bulkiest notebooks -- and the ability to sit back and enjoy it, thanks to a keyboard that's not attached to the display -- a PC built into a svelte LCD monitor is a neat idea. And MPC's ClientPro All-in-One is one of the neatest, although pricey when fully loaded ($2,683 for our 2.8GHz Pentium 4 test system with 1GB of DDR333 memory, a 120GB hard disk, DVD-RW drive, and Microsoft Office XP Small Business Edition).
   Wed, 03 Dec, 2003 | 37 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Dell Dimension XPS: Gaming with all the Trimmings   [Review, AnandTech]
  For several months, Dell had planned a computer that would bring all the latest features together in a new cutting-edge machine targeted at the Gamer. The result of that effort is the Dimension XPS, a 3.2GHz computer in an enhanced case with a 460-watt power supply. While you can order Dimension XPS in many configurations, our unit was equipped with every top-of-the-line option on the list — including the 3.2 Pentium 4 on the Intel 875P chipset motherboard, SATA RAID with a pair of 250GB hard drives, a Radeon 9800 XT, Creative's top Audigy 2 sound card, 8X DVD+RW and 48X CD-RW, Logitech's top Z-680 5.1 speaker system, and a 16ms 20" flat-panel display designed for gaming.
   Sat, 22 Nov, 2003 | 163 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Canada Computers: Ultimate Gaming Machine of 2003   [Review, PCStats]
  It was quite a pleasure to test out this little silver rig which came fully equipped with all the bells, whistles, and bright neon lights that you could ever want.
   Sun, 26 Oct, 2003 | 101 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• WinBook Fusion PC F220 Review   [Review, HardwareCentral]
  Microsoft and partners like HP and Gateway are pushing Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 and the notion that a living-room or dorm-room PC can serve double or triple duty as a TV set, personal video recorder, and radio or digital music player, operated by across-the-room remote control instead of a keyboard and mouse. But this is one market where Microsoft doesn't have a monopoly.
   Wed, 15 Oct, 2003 | 46 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Top 15 Desktop PCs   [Roundup, PCWorld]
  A first this month: All systems on the power side of our chart run on 3-GHz CPUs or their performance equivalents.
   Mon, 06 Oct, 2003 | 136 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Project Silent PC   [Article, SystemCooling]
  A couple of years ago, cooling your PC adequately was an endeavor that was often difficult to do efficiently, given the state of cooling system technology. In many cases, the rapid advance of processor power, and the resultant heat, had outstripped the ability of cooling systems to keep up. Fortunately, that is no longer the case, and there are many choices of cooling system components that will effectively cool even the highest-end PC CPU’s and GPU’s. However, along with this cooling prowess has come noise, and these days, consumers are demanding that not only must the technology be efficient, it must also be quiet. If you are a regular reader of SystemCooling.com, you've probably noticed that we've recently featured a number of quiet or even silent PC cooling products. It only stands to reason that we eventually combine the abilities of these products, and try our hand at constructing a Silent PC.
   Wed, 01 Oct, 2003 | 110 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• nVENTIV Mach II: The Athlon 64 FX at 2.8 GHz   [Review, AcesHardware]
  Indeed the MACH II is essentially a computer with a small freezer beneath it. Just like your average freezer, a special liquid is evaporated (lowering the pressure quickly), the gas takes up heat and then condensates, and then the process starts all over again.
   Thu, 25 Sep, 2003 | 92 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Scan 3XS System Review   [Review, Hexus]
  At a rough guess, up until 5 years ago, pre-built systems often skimped on quality parts - all in the name of cost. Now, however, reading through the specifications of vendors' machines reads like a who's who of the components world. There's rarely a poor component, and overall quality is now top notch. Factor in the considerable warranties offered by almost everyone, and then consider just how 'cheap' decent pre-built systems have become, you'll soon see why even a number of enthusiasts have considered hassle-free systems.
   Thu, 11 Sep, 2003 | 62 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Dell Inspiron 8600   [Review, Hardwarecentral]  
  Dell's new desktop replacement looks like the old one, but there's new hardware behind and beneath the 15.4-inch, wide-aspect-ratio screen -- like Intel's 1.7GHz Pentium M and Nvidia's blazing GeForce FX Go5650. Hardware Central's got one of the first hands-on tests of the mobile multimedia and game racer debuting today.
   Fri, 29 Aug, 2003 | 2602 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• The $169 WebStation   [Review, Thetechzone]
  Michael Robertson, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lindows.com sounds off on what's happening in the software marketplace. Today he'll show you the newest Lindows product, the $169 WebStation. Check it out here.
   Thu, 24 Jul, 2003 | 102 Click(s) | Detail

• Dell Dimension 4600C   [Review, Hardwarecentral]
  Short on desk space, or seeking a fashion-conscious mate for that elegantly slim LCD monitor? Dell offers a 4-inch-thin glamour version of its mainstream Pentium 4 PC, skimping on expandability but not sacrificing 3.0GHz Hyper-Threading horsepower. We test this hardly-bigger-than-a-laptop desktop both with and without its optional graphics upgrade.
   Mon, 21 Jul, 2003 | 337 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• PowerSpec 8710   [Review, Hardwarecentral]
  It may not be a high-performance hot rod, but with 2.4GHz Pentium 4 power, a roomy 120GB hard disk, and speedy DVD-ROM and CD-RW drives, notebook vendor WinBook's venture into the desktop arena has everything you expect in a $999 home PC -- with a $699 price tag. As the back-to-school buying season approaches, should Gateway, HP, Sony, and eMachines go back to school?
   Tue, 08 Jul, 2003 | 87 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Gateway E-6100   [Review, Hardwarecentral]
  You'd expect Gateway's business PCs to come with network management software and a solid three-year warranty, but you might not expect a bland black desktop to conceal 3.0GHz of Hyper-Threading, dual-channel-DDR400 speed or a titanic 320GB of Serial ATA RAID storage -- and really, no IT manager could justify the awesome ATI Radeon 9800 Pro graphics. But corporate drones can dream, can't they?
   Wed, 02 Jul, 2003 | 36 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Sony VAIO PCV-RS220   [Review, Designtechnica]
  The Sony VAIO PCV-RS220 is Sony’s latest entry level system in the sub $1000 market. Geared for the small office or home, the PCV-RS220 would be best suited for office work than gaming or any 3D related software.
   Tue, 01 Jul, 2003 | 77 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Dell Dimension XPS   [Review, Hardwarecentral]
  Hulk fast! Hulk smash spreadsheet! Hulk frag enemies with 4X antialiasing! Sorry, we're a little carried away by the return of Dell's high-performance Dimension XPS brand, this time on a 3.0GHz Hyper-Threading DDR400 Serial ATA RAID massive-power-supply garish-blue hardcore hot rod. Has the vanilla direct vendor gotten in touch with its dark side?
   Thu, 05 Jun, 2003 | 242 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Dell PowerEdge 600SC   [Review, 2cpu]
  Let's run through the specs on Dell's entry-level server.
   Mon, 24 Feb, 2003 | 300 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail