HP Pavilion M7580N Media Center Desktop PC (AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 4400+, 2048 MB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, DVD SuperMulti Drive with LightScribe) Review

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(More customer reviews)I was very pleased to find that the computer was everything I wanted and more. The processor, as it turns out, is a 4600+, above the processor speed that is listed. It is a 2.41 GHz and runs like none other. The K&M is wireless just so that is specified and all the programs run on it just fine and with amazing speed. Only complaint is I wish it came with more LightScribe disks to try out because it is so cool and easy to use I wanted to keep making labels.
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The easy-to-use HP m7580n Media Center PC is the complete home PC system that delivers more entertainment choices, and brings them together in one place with easy access from anywhere in the room. You can watch, record, and pause live TV programming as well as schedule the PC to record upcoming episodes or entire series. The built-in TV tuner and personal video recorder (PVR) let you watch, pause, rewind, and record live television--up to 185 hours on this 320 GB hard drive. An online Electronic Program Guide (EPG) lets you review the TV schedule and select individual episodes or entire series, so you can watch your favorite shows on your own time, at your own convenience. And you can easily burn TV shows and home video to DVD for friends and family with the dual-layer, multi-format LightScribe DVD/CD burner, which enables you to store up to 8.5 GB of data on a DL disc. It comes loaded with Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Update Rollup 2), which provides support for Media Center Extender technology built into XBox 360 game consoles.
It features a dual-core 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ processor, for powering through work as multiple applications hum along simultaneously and without stress, as well as 2 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), Nvidia GeForce 7300 LE video card (with up to 256 MB of shared video memory), 9-in-1 memory card reader, and up to 8 channels of surround sound. This desktop is also ready for the next iteration of Microsoft operating system--Windows Vista.
The Basics
Hard Drive: The very roomy 320 GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive (7200 RPM) offers a wealth of storage space, perfect for storing up to 185 hours of television programming, a vast multimedia collection, or for editing digital video. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.
Processor: The 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ processor offers a dual-core architecture, which delivers additional computing resources to help expand your PC's capabilities by providing higher throughput and simultaneous computing--increasing your performance by up to 80 percent. You'll be able to perform multiple tasks such as digital rendering and gaming all while running virus scan or other background tasks seamlessly. And it's designed to handle simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing with no degradation in performance. It also offers such AMD technology as Cool'n'Quiet, for a quieter performance and lower power costs, and HyperTransport, for maximum system efficiency. Each core has a 512 KB L2 cache (for a 1 MB total).
Memory: The 2 GB of built-in memory (2 x 1 GB, PC4200, DDR2 SDRAM) is a good start right out of the box, and it offers a very fast 533 MHz speed. This desktop has a 4 GB maximum RAM capacity (4 x 1 GB), excellent for your multimedia needs today and tomorrow.
CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, this multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features 4x DVD-R DL Write Once, 2.4x DVD+R DL Write Once, 16x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, and 40x CD-ROM speeds.
This LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive lets you laser-etch silkscreen quality text and images on to CDs and DVDs . Your software, PC and discs work together for a no-hassle way to burn just the labels you want. After you burn content, just flip the disc over, reinsert and burn your label--anything from a simple title to a full-disc work of art.
Keyboard & Mouse: This desktop comes with an HP multimedia keyboard and optical mouse (both PS/2), USB infrared receiver, and remote control.
Graphics and Sound Video is powered by the Nvidia GeForce 7300 LE graphics card, which delivers stunning, HD video--up to 1080i resolution--and ultra-realistic gaming effects. It offers full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 and true high dynamic-range (HDR) lighting. Nvidia's exclusive TurboCache technology allows direct rendering from the GPU to system memory by leveraging the bi-directional PCI Express bandwidth. It also has an integrated audio card that can produce high definition surround sound configurable to 8 speakers.
Connectivity and Expansion Slots For expansion, this desktop features a built-in camera bay that designed to accommodate the docking stations on select HP cameras, as well as a drive bay that fits an optional HP Personal Media Drive--which enables you to add 300 GB of storage for your video and music libraries. It has three PCI expansion slots (one available), one PCI x16 Express slot (available), two external 5.25 drive bays (one available), one internal 3.5 drive bay (occupied), and the following external ports on the front:
2 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link; 1 front and 1 back) ports for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
Composite video, S-Video, and analog audio inputs
Headphone and microphone jacks
9-in-1 media card reader on the front, compatible with CompactFlash (Type I and II), MicroDrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital, and XD Picture Card
The following I/O ports are found on the back:

4 USB 2.0 ports
1 FireWire
Video (VGA, composite, S-Video)
Digital audio output
2 PS/2 ports for connecting keyboards and mice
It includes an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).
Preloaded System and Software The pre-installed Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Update Rollup 2) is essentially Windows XP Professional Edition with a variety of tools to help you to create, organize, and enjoy digital media ranging from music to home movies to photo slide shows. The Update Rollup 2 upgrade offers support for the Windows Media Center Extender technology built into XBox 360 game consoles, which lets you access entertainment from your Media Center PC--whether it's live and recorded TV and movies, music, photos or Online Spotlight--on any TV in the house.
It also comes preloaded with Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents), Symantec Norton Internet Security 2006 (with 60 days of LiveUpdate), Quicken 2006 New User Edition, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Sonic Digital Media Plus, Vongo, Muvee autoProducer, Microsoft Money, MSN Encarta Plus, Microsoft Office Student and Teacher Edition (60 Day Trial Version), and HP PhotoSmart Premier for editing and organizing your digital photos.
Dimensions and Weight This desktop measures 15.16 x 7.6 x 16.54 inches (HxWxD) and weighs approximately 27 pounds.
What's in the Box This package contains the HP Media Center m7580n desktop PC, keyboard, mouse, USB infrared receiver, remote control, and power cord. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase as well as technical telephone assistance for one year. Software is also covered for 90 days from date of purchase.

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Hauppauge 1178 WinTV-HVR-1600 Internal Hybrid TV Tuner/Video Recorder Review

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(More customer reviews)I don't write many reviews, but I thought I'd put in a good word for this product. This is an excellent tuner, especially for the price. I doubt you'll find a better tuner capable of HD at this price range. It handled a SD signal very well. While watching SD television, I could have several other programs running at the same time without a problem. The card handled a SD well enough that the CPU was free to do other things. At one point, just to put it to a test, I had a DVD playing on my television, a youtube video playing in my internet browser, and the tv playing. They all ran fine.
HD was a slightly different story, but that's to be expected. As long as I was only watching the television, everything was fine, but I could forget doing a lot of multitasking. I could run other programs at the same time, but only if they weren't too demanding. My computer's over a year old though, and was hardly a high end supercomputer when I bought it (AMD 3400+ processor). I haven't tested it out myself, but if you've got a newer PC with a dual core, you should see much better performance.
A couple of warnings though. I would NOT get this as a substitute for a true HD television. Even on a very good monitor, the picture just isn't quite up to par with a decent HDTV. The same is true when it comes to recording. It does the job, but its a little crude compared to a DVR like, say, TiVo. There are other little shortcomings too, like a half second delay between the signal and the picture showing up on your screen. Not a problem for television, but it makes playing games nearly impossible. Don't plan on hooking up your console to this thing.
Also, plan on doing a little tweaking when you install it. This is not a plug and play device. I'm not an A/V expert, but I do have some experience installing PC hardware, and it took me a couple of hours to get the drivers and the settings straight. Plan on going to the company's website for drivers and troubleshooting guides. It got me through the install without too much aggravation.
These shortcomings are things you'll experience with nearly any TV tuner, unless you plan on spending a small fortune. They aren't due to flaws in the product. The technology just has some limitations at this point.
Overall, an excellent PC TV tuner. Even on a computer that was far from high end, it ran very well.

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The Hauppauge 1178 WinTV-HVR-1600 includes dual TV tuners to let you watch both digital and analog television on your PC, in a window or full screen. With PVR software and built-in hardware for MPEG-2 encoding, you can also record television onto your computer for viewing later without slowing down your computer.
Watch High-definition Digital TV on Your Computer With dual format TV tuners, the WinTV-HVR-1600 lets you watch ATSC digital TV as well as QAM digital TV and analog cable TV. ATSC digital TV, which typically requires an antenna for reception, is the over-the-air HDTV standard for North America. ATSC broadcasts range in resolution from standard definition up to the high definition 1080i format. (To check the ATSC digital transmissions in your area, input your zip code at titantv.com.)
The WinTV-HVR-1600 also lets you watch and record QAM channels, which are unencrypted digital channels broadcast by your local cable operator. If you don't have access to digital television channels yet, you can also watch regular analog cable television. And with the included remote control, you can control your cable TV or satellite set top box.
In addition to high-definition video, the card also features a dbx-TV stereo decoder for great TV sound. The card has Composite/S-Video and audio inputs that allow for connecting VCRs or cable/satellite set top boxes.
Your Own Personal Digital Video Recorder! With the included software, you can easily record TV shows to your hard disk using MPEG-2. Several recording options are available depending on your playback needs; higher quality video requires more disk space. Generally, 5 gigabytes of disk space is used per hour of ATCS digital TV recordings.. Thanks to the built-in hardware MPEG-2 encoder, your PC continues to run at full speed even while recording.
With the WinTV-Scheduler software, easily schedule the recordings of your favorite television shows daily, weekly, or just once. You can then play back the recordings at your leisure, burn them onto CD or DVD for playback on another computer or your television, or with video editing software (not included), you can edit the shows. This is great for saving favorite movie clips, or of your favorite teams dramatic last-second win or your favorite player's grand slam.
The Hauppauge 1178 WinTV-HVR-1600 plugs into a PCI slot and is compatible with Windows Vista, XP with Service Pack 2, and Windows XP Media Center Edition. With XP-MCE and Vista, you can add the WinTV-HVR-1600 as either the primary or secondary TV tuner. The Microsoft Media Center application supports up to two TV tuners so you can watch on channel while recording another.
What's in the Box WinTV-HVR-1600 PCI card, IR remote control receiver, IR Blaster (remote control), CD-ROM with WinTV software.

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Avertv MTVCOMG2W Combo G2 (White Box) Review

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(More customer reviews)The Aver tuner arrived in a well packaged white box (see photo) along with half height computer case slot adapter for the PCIe tuner card, S to component video dongo, S to composite jack adapter and installation CDROM with Aver application and drivers (see photo) which do not work with Win7 Ult 64 given the software and hardware group that is being used.
Using an Intel DP55KG motherboard and XFX Radeon 5850 video board (see photo), the supplied Aver software was not functional with Win 7 Ult 64 and should not be installed. Doing so will prevent the Graphic User Interface (GUI), "Windows Media Center" from detecting the Aver TV tuner card resulting in a error message to the effect "no TV tuner card was found".
Also, the H797 PCI-E Combo NTSC/ATSC driver that Win 7 Ult 64 wants to download from Microsoft and auto install should be prevented and cancelled. Allowing this default driver to auto install will duplicate the problem associated with the Aver supplied driver on the installation CDROM.
The solution is to down load the file "Win7_x64_Dr.exe" from the Aver web site. Then, delete any existing TV tuner drivers that may have auto installed and install just this file, Win7_x64_Dr.exe. The installed driver will allow the MTVCOMG2W card to work with Windows Media Center, however the TV tuner card still will not support the supplied Aver software package.
Hence, the Aver designed TV GUI is not usable, as well as the advertised "Aver Media ClearQAM Tools" since the TV tuner is not visible to the supporting driver package. This is disappointing, for the consumer is not being provided all of tuner functions as advertised.
Restricting the Aver TV tuner card to the default Win Media Center GUI creates other interface compromises that were never associated with the Aver GUI. For comparison, I use a similar, Aver PCI version of the card on a Win XP system and the Aver USB Volar MAX TV tuner on a Vista Bus64 laptop. The detractors for abandoning the Aver GUI in lieu of Win Media Center are as follows:
1) The display aspect ratio is limited to 16:9 and does not auto sense the aspect ratio of the viewed program, leaving behind unnecessary black space (see photo) and inefficiently using the computer monitor. Since the size of a GUI screen is software defined and generally not a physical function, this sort of lazy complacency in software code development is shameful.
2) No GUI function for alternating between two channels (see photo).
3) The TV interface tool bar at the bottom of the screen only justifies right as appose to center. Hence, when view 4:3 programs, with the screen positioned at far right to clip the black screen area, also clips the volume control function of the tool bar (see photo). Positioning the screen in this manner is being done to reduce the programs footprint on the computer monitor.
4) When the GUI screen size is reduced from default size, the interface tool bar auto abbreviates and drops the tuner channel control function (see photo).
5) With Win Media Center as the TV interface, there is no discrete separation of the TV audio controls from other media players without the use of the Windows audio mixer controller. That means, muting the TV audio in Win Media Center also mutes streaming Flash audio in Internet Explorer and in other media players like RealPlayer. This limitation does not happen with the Aver designed TV application. With the Aver TV software, one can easily change TV volume levels without impacting the audio level in other applications and without Windows audio mixer controller.
6) An annoying issue is that when starting the Media Center Application, the program defaults to the recorder function and not the TV. Personally, I like my TV's to power up to the channel I was last viewing. That is not the situation with this Avery card as after opening up the primary application, you still have to select the TV function.
What is happening with this Aver TV tuner product is disappointing. Aver is now leaving TV GUI interface and development to Microsoft instead of continuing to take the lead and responsibility for developing fully functional software for their own hardware offerings. Hence, the resulting interface product is a compromise package that is prioritized for recording and replaying video (see photo) then performing the basic task of watching TV.
A positive benefit from having basic recording functions readily available is quickly realized when viewing scrolling news program such as that aired on CNBC. With the instant play back functions in Win Media Center, in standard TV mode, I have the option to instantly replay a scene. Perfect for those times I just missed seeing what passed by on the ticker tape, or with other flashing information and data.
As for image quality, the MTVCOMG2W tuner card seams to display less digital noise compared the USB Volar version of the tuner. Also, since the tuner card functions via a PCIe slot, the channels change more quickly and I perceive fewer system delays and nearly invisible in terms of system requirements.
The image contrast and color saturation levels are comparable to the USB Volar version and from what that I can notice, better compared to an analog Hauppauge PCI TV tuner I have operating on a Win2000 system. Unlike the Hauppauge unit, I do not experience any "popping" sound when changing TV channels on the Aver tuner.
The Aver digital TV tuner is very limited in the digital cable signals it can receive and display. For comparison, using Time Warner cable, I am able to see all of the non encrypted digital TV and HD cable channels on a LG M237WD-PM 23" LCD Monitor with Built-in Digital TV Tuner. With the Aver MTVCOMG2W TV tuner card, I am only able to view the local broadcast digital channels and none of the digital channels I was hoping to view or listen to such as CNBC, Discovery, History, CNN, music, ...
The analog cable TV signals are all viewable and display quality fair compared to a standard analog TV. When enlarged to full screen, the image degradation from the analog to digital conversion and compression algorithms become very noticeable and at a distance of less than 1 meters on a 23 inch monitor can be annoying to watch and a distracter in itself.
Nice to report and share, the Aver TV tuner card once installed is very stable, and after a couple weeks of frequent and extended use, neither the software nor the TV tuner hardware has crashed and from what I can perceive, has not instigated a failure with other running software or attached peripherals.
A symptom that I've noticed with the XFX Radeon 5850 video board and not with a nVidia Quadro with dual DVI monitor support, is that each time the Aver TV tuner card is activated or switched from a standard analog TV signal to a digital signal, causes the other monitor(s) on the 5850, not the monitor with Aver TV display, to re sync. The Radeon 5850 has attached to it three monitors and it's a bit annoying with large 300cd and 400cd LED monitors and an event from the electronics side, I would prefer not to happen.
Minus 0.25 for a very clumsy install procedure and for supplying dysfunctional software.
Minus 0.25 for TV tuner requiring a downloaded file to function with Win 7 Ult 64.
Minus 0.25 for impractical claim and limitations regarding Aver Media ClearQAM Tools.
Minus 0.25 for full screen and reduced screen TV control interface limitations.
Minus 0.25 for not discretely separating TV audio levels from other media players.
Minus 0.25 for no auto sensing of aspect ratio for screen fill and GUI footprint control.
Minus 0.25 for selecting Win Media Center as the sole interface for the TV tuner.
Minus 0.25 for Aver Media not accepting responsibility for GUI and interface development.


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Avertv Hybrid Volar Max Review

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(More customer reviews)I researched TV tuners by Avermedia, Hauppauge, and Pinnacle before choosing this product. The reviews narrowed the choice to the first two. Although hardware is a disposable commodity in today's marketplace, potentially superior service implied by personal e-mail responses to my questions by Avermedia's Product Manager sealed the deal. It is a great little gadget that I was easily able to set up for both our PC running Windows XP Pro SP3 connected to the cable; and for our laptop running Windows Vista Home Premium using the included antenna [a high gain antenna is included, but not listed as a part of package contents!]. The tuner is able to auto scan and pick up all analog and digital TV and radio channels available; although many digital TV and radio channels are locked by the cable company and hence cannot be accessed. Both the TV and radio programs can be recorded on the hard drive. An inexpensive solution to add a TV, radio, recorder - both for the home and for travel.

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Zotac ZBOX ZBOXHD-ND22-U Intel Celeron SU2300 1.2 GHz Dual Core All-in-One Mini-PC Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently bought this from another store. I'm using it as HTPC connected to my 55" TV.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION:
Attaching additional RAM and HDD was a breeze. The document was self-explanatory and the slots were logical placed on the motherboard.
OPERATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION:
Installing Fedora 14 Desktop OS was a breeze. I managed to do it under 20 minutes. All hardware components were detected natively and could it get it up and running with Open Office without any hiccups. I finally uninstalled it as I could not get "Netflix instant watch" up and running.
Bad Netflix.... very very bad Netflix...Installing Windows Vista was a big pain. Despite trying for over 4 hours, I couldn't build a bootable Vista disk using 8 GB SDHC card. I finally had to use my dusty old external HDD to build 5 GB FAT 32 partition and then copy paste contents from Vista OS DVD.
For the faint hearted, I would strongly recommend Fedora Desktop or Windows 7.
DEVICE DRIVERS / ONLINE ZOTAC SUPPORT:
Zotac site wrongly listed the drivers to download. I had to rely on drivers provided in bundled CD to install wireless NIC drivers. Zotac forums were full of rich information.
PERFORMANCE:
1.2 Ghz dual core Celeron is surprisingly fast. I would definitely recommend it over Atom processors. Given its small power consumption, its a great device for HTPC or always on desktop that can used for simple tasks like browsing, using office (MS Office or Open Office), email etc.

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ATI Technologies TV Wonder Pro Remote Control PCI NTSC (100-703147) Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the ATI TV Wonder Pro despite the bad reviews because I already had an ATI graphics card installed in my computer. I had been warned by IT professionals that it was best not to mix up TV cards and graphics cards from different manufacturers. If you don't already have a graphics card in your computer, consider the ATI All In Wonder which is more cost effective than buying separate TV and graphics cards.
Thanks to the advice from other reviewers on Amazon, the installation went very smoothly. I am running Windows XP Pro and I have a ATI Radeon Graphics card.
Key points about the installation. I did not use the included CD to install the TV Pro. Instead, I went to the ATI website and downloaded the newest versions of the drivers for the TV Pro. The downloaded files were executables and they installed drivers onto my computer. I also followed a link on the ATI website to get the latest version of Flash from Microsoft. I then installed the card into my computer and once I turned the computer on, XP recognized the new hardware and installed the drivers for me. I had expected to spend hours on the setup. Instead, it was incredibly easy.
One problem that I did have, however was a delay in the audio. Again thanks to another reviewer, I found that I had set up the TV Pro wrong. The TV Pro connects to your sound card through an external connection. An internal connection is possible, but ATI does not provide a cable to do so. The initial configuration of the TV Pro occurs when you first use the program. It is important that when you setup the audio connection that you choose line-in instead of microphone. If you do choose microphone, you will hear an annoying echo.
The other problem that I have had is channels being displayed in black & white rather than color. I originally had the cable connecting to my computer connected to the output from my VCR. The connection of the cables is actually key to good reception. If the connections between cables are not good and tight then bad reception and black & white images will occur. Turn off the TV Pro and the VCR and try again. Sometimes this works for me, but one channel refused to show in color. However, if I connect the computer directly to the cable and bypass the VCR, all channels come in just fine.
Lastly, don't expect any support from ATI if you do have problems. The FAQ and knowledge base are sparse at best. TV Pro has an option to run a self diagnosis and even though it is working fine, the diagnosis told me that it was missing a driver. I went to the ATI website and after a long search, I contacted ATI support for help. That was two weeks ago and I have not yet gotten a response.
In conclusion, taking some time to download the drivers before you install the card will save you a lot of the headaches described by others. The card works well and does exactly as advertised. However, I gave the card a rating of only three stars due to the poor customer support by ATI.

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ASUS Eee Box EB1501-B0167 Nettop PC - Black Review

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(More customer reviews)Now that I've had the EB1501 integrated into my home theater for a few weeks, I thought I would update my review of it.
I have this connected via HDMI to receiver, surround sound and a 52" HDTV. Due to the limitations of my setup (not the EB1501), I do not use HDMI for sound, so I will not say anything about the box's ability to carry both signals properly. If you use S/PDIF for audio, you are going to appreciate the included adapter (works great). I was going to use Boxee or XBMC, but I don't like the hassle of setting up and integrating Tv tuners into those, so I am using Windows 7's Media Center.
The EB1501 is EVERYTHING I have been looking for in a HTPC. It runs (very) cool and (very) quiet. It's barely noticeable yet attractive enough to not have to hide - which makes it easier to get to the DVD drive, power, ports, etc... The computer is stable and a workhorse for this task.
With the Atom processor, I wouldn't recommend trying to do too much gaming or heavy multitasking. As a component in a home theater, this thing runs circles around the almost useless Media Center Extender I was using before.

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Full HD Entertainment in a Box - ASUS EeeBox EB1501 Watch movies and videos in full high-definition clarity and experience home cinema like never before with the EeeBox PC EB1501 by ASUS. With the EeeBox EB1501, you can easily stream, playback, and/or download your favorite multimedia entertainment right in the comfort of your living room. Complete with HDMI (Full HD video and audio output via just one port) connectivity, the versatile ASUS EeeBox EB1501 delivers big HD entertainment in a small size with theIntel Atom N330 dual core processor and NVIDIA ION graphics. Its tilt-up "ballerina-inspired" design has a slot-in DVD drive to easily load and play the latest blockbuster movies and music CDs. Plus, the EeeBox EB1501 is mountable to any VESA-compatible monitor or TV for a clutter-free setup, perfect for the living room or tight spaces like a dorm room. Discover the power in connections with a multitude of ports that sync up to displays and other components to deliver premium multimedia and fast data transfers. High-speed wireless N technology (@2.4 GHz) gives you the latest and fastest in wireless technology for surfing the web or sharing media files. Featuring Windows 7 Home Premium, experience immersive multimedia and up to 70-percent power savings compared to the average desktop PC. Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system, you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music to and from all of the PCs in your network with the EeeBox EB1501. By combining the included multimedia remote control with Windows 7 Home Premium's Media Center, you can quickly access and manage your library of digital content wirelessly. The EeeBox EB1501 also features 2GB of system RAM (upgradeable to 4GB), Gigabit LAN, 250GB hard drive, S/PDIF audio out port, six USB ports, 5-in-1 card reader, eSATA port, wireless keyboard and mouse and more. Sit back and enjoy HD and the Internet the way it was meant to be, in the convenience and comfort of your living room with the EeeBox PC EB1501.


Key Features

Ultra compact Home Entertainment PC that is smaller than a magazine (Learn more)
VESA-display mountable for a minimized footprint(Learn more)
NVIDIA ION graphics for full 1080p HD cinematic playback in stunning clarity (Learn more)
HDMI connectivity for Full HD video and audio on HDTVs and HDMI monitors (Learn more)
Ultra-compact "ballerina-inspired" design that fits into your home decor (Learn more)
Slot-loading Super Multi DVD drive lets you enjoy your favorite movies and music (Learn more)
Intel AtomN330 dual core processor for a seamless multimedia and Home Theater PC experience (Learn more)
High-speed Wi-Fi networking (802.11 b/g/n @2.4GHz) for wireless streaming of your digital entertainment library (Learn more)
Intelligent green design consumes up to 70-percent less powercompared to generic desktop PCs (Learn more)
Convenient 250GB hard drive to store your treasured documents and media files
S/PDIF and HDMI delivers crystal clear digital surround sound for lossless audio enjoyment (Learn more)
Gigabit LAN, eSATA port, and six USB 2.0 ports enable a full range of high-speed data connections (Learn more)
5-in-1 Card Reader (SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC) for quick access to your digital camera's memory cards (Learn more)
Wireless keyboard, mouse, and remote control included for the most convenient and user-friendly HTPC experience (Learn more)

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What's in the Box
EeeBox PC EB1501
Quick Start Guide
AC Adaptor
Power Cord
Stylish Stand
VESA-Mount Kit
S/PDIF Adapter
Wireless Keyboard
Wireless Mouse
Remote Control
Warranty Information Card
Specifications
Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
CPU: Intel Atom N330 dual core processor (1.6GHz)
Graphics: NVIDIA ION graphics
Wireless Data Network: 802.11 b/g/n (@2.4 GHz)
Network: Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps
Optical Drive: Super Multi DVD+/-RW
Memory: 2GB DDRII RAM, 2 x 1GB (up to 4GB)
Storage: 250GB 5400RPM hard drive
Card Reader: 5-in-1 Card Reader (SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC)
Front I/O Port: USB 2.0 x 2, Headphone Jack x 1, Microphone x 1
Rear I/O Port: Wi-Fi built-in antenna x 1, USB 2.0 x 4, D-Sub x 1, HDMI out x 1, eSATA x 1, S/PDIF x 1, Gigabit LAN x 1
Dimensions: 7.6 x 7.6 x 1.54 –inches
Weight: 2.6 lbs
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WinTV-HVR-1850 PCIe for Vista White Box PCIe Atsc HD Review

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(More customer reviews)This product doesn't includes: Remote Control, Remote Receiver, Usb Cable.
White Box Product means TV CARD ONLY.

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ATI Technologies 100-714127 HD-TV Wonder Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this and hooked it up to my PC. In order to make it work I had to update my graphics card to the latest drivers (I have a NVIDIA GEForce 4 MX 440 with 64 meg of RAM so it is kind of slow compared to what is out there now) and update to the latest Microsoft Direct X drivers (you need to be 9.0 or above).
The manual is strange because even though it is in english and seemingly well written it really doesn't tell you much of what you need to know. I put the card in an unused PCI slot and my windows XP machine found the card and then I updated the drivers. But you also need to install other software or it won't work and that is poorly explained, but finally I managed to find it.
After I got it all installed and found I tried digital HDTV (why I bought it) and it didn't even start up. OK, then I tried analog TV and got that to work so I knew it wasn't the card or anything like that. I stumbled through ATI's poorly designed site and sent their customer service group an email (it was saturday night so I didn't really expect a response right away) and FINALLY I found what I was looking for - updated DTV (digital TV) drivers. I downloaded them, and, voila - it works!
I am in chicago so the channels available aren't so great and they vary by station but I was immediately able to watch the baseball playoffs in hdtv and they looked good!
The antenna that it comes with is not powered and from my looking around at tech sites basically you need a powered antenna. I know that the chicago transmission is all from the hancock or sears towers and I can't really face the antenna the right way due to where the computer is located but the stations come in OK, most of the time. I think you need to buy a powered antenna to make it really work.
It comes with a channel guide that is free but that is geared more towards analog than digital TV. It apparently has TIVO like functionality but I haven't figured that out yet.
ATI puts a docking station on the side of your toolbar which isn't too bad.
The remote is very cool! There is a USB antenna you plug in and then the remote allows you to change channels. You can also use this remote for power point presentations and stuff like that. I like it a lot.
This thing is clearly for early adopters and you have to be willing to fiddle around but for 200 bucks you get:
- analog TV card
- digital TV card
- remote control
- non powered antenna
- TV guide software (free)
- ability to do some tivo like stuff and screen captures, and play it back thru the library
Personally I am trying to setup a cheap HDTV system with a PC, 20 inch flat screen and this card. I want to be able to watch some sports in HDTV but I don't want to spend thousands on a current generation HDTV. This allows you to do this.
Don't kid yourself - this is a first generation product, just like the first generation wireles router I bought, etc... And ATI's customer service and web site have not impressed me - they didn't tell me to get the updated drivers, they said it was an XP problem (wrong!). But anyone who gets a first generation product and expects tech support to fix it is just dreaming, unless you happen to reach the one guy or whatever who knows your product, the rest of the tech staff have a boilerplate response.
I mean - what do you expect for 200 bucks? The TV tuner for analog and remote and antenna cost something, right? And then you get HDTV? This is going to come down some in price but as soon as something breaks the 200 dollar price point I am going to be an early adopter just for grins, and that is what this is.
But I don't recommend this unless 1) you are pretty technical 2) you don't mind fixing it all yourself and figuring it out, including drivers, and you can do this w/ a junky manual and non-intuitive web site 3) you have some time on your hands.
To me that is what I expect from a first generation product that is being priced at a mainstream cost (i.e. less than 200 bucks).
Also - if there aren't many stations broadcasting HDTV in your area than you are basically buying a regular TV tuner which is OK but there is probably a cheaper one out there.

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With the HDTV WONDER you'll enjoy crystal clear HDTV on your current PC monitor with digital audio for a fraction of the price of a HDTV television.HDTV offers over twice the resolution and clarity of DVD's! Experience free-to-air HDTV broadcasts which reach 99% of USA households with the included antenna and save on cable and satellite charges!Plus, you can view both analog and digital TV shows or burn them to CD or DVD and create an entertainment library. The HDTV WONDER is the perfect PC multimedia companion to your Microsoft DirectX 9.0 supported video card

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Evga GeForce GT 430 1 GB DDR3 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card 01G-P3-1430-LR Review

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(More customer reviews)When Nvidia released the GT 430 reference design in the last quarter of 2010, hardware pundits everywhere were amazed by the card's potential. Here was a bitstreaming video card, bulging with electronic muscle, with a respectably low power footprint. In short, it was the perfect HTPC video card. The only problem was that Nvidia's offering was a little slow to market, and after a barrage of price drops on comparable ATI products, the initial price point of the GT 430 was a little high for what you were getting.
Flash forward to the present, and the price on the GT 430 cards is dropping...dropping...dropping. As they move farther away from the $100 mark and closer to the $50 mark, the cards have shaped up into one heck of a nice deal. I love mine. In fact, I would marry mine if the state I lived in somehow allowed it. We would live in a log cabin together and sell crafts to tourists. Just me and the GT 430 against the world. No worries, no regrets. I...I love you, GT 430. Let's never fight.
PROS:
- It laughs at your 1080p HD videos. Laughs at them, pushes them down, and takes their lunch money. The card has enough horsepower to play back some kind of crazy, as-yet-undiscovered 5000p video stream, let alone whatever weak 1080p kung fu you'd like to throw at it. Your media center is going to be future-proofed for quite some time. I put this card in a 780G-based motherboard with onboard ATI HD 3200 graphics--considered some of the best onboard graphics available just a few years back--and the GT 430 just destroys it. Sure, discrete graphics solutions are generally going to be faster than onboard video, this is well-known, but the difference was night and day. You want to play a 1080p movie in Windows 7 Media Center while you page through some other film offerings in MediaBrowser? The menus are smooth as butter. You want to watch HD television with the program guide overlayed on the TV stream without graphics slowdowns? Yeah, not a problem. The card delivers.
- Quieter than you would think. The active cooling on the card initially had me concerned about the decibels it might put out, but now that the card is installed, the fan on this EVGA part is whisper quiet. I can't hear it over the sound of my hard drives.
- Good enough for modest gaming, if that's your thing. People who compare this budget Fermi model to graphics cards meant for gamers pretty much miss the point of a card like this. It's meant to be sandwiched into a tiny HTPC case, where it can push out some decent graphical horsepower through a digital output without using a lot of electricity and without generating a lot of heat. If you need a giant, full-sized PCI-E card that will take up a square foot of space in your computer case so you can get 200 FPS and pwn noobs in Call of Duty 11: Duty Harder, or something, then look elsewhere. This card is not for you. Also, that's your mom calling you. Dinner is ready. But if you have light gaming needs and tend to play older games, like World of Warcraft, then the GT 430 has you covered. I'm at 1920 x 1080 resolution at the highest detail settings with no slowdown. Life is good.
- Made by EVGA. For the uninitiated, the thinking is usually that one company's implementation of an Nvidia reference design is similar if not exactly the same as another company's, so it doesn't really matter what name is on the card, just buy whatever's cheapest. But believe me, the company does matter. EVGA is one of the more established video card companies out there at this point, and my own experience with them in the past is that they have stood by their products in case of trouble and are fast to honor their rebates. In fact, I got a rebate offer with this very card, and after filling out the information on their website, the company offers to expedite the rebate process for a nominal ($2) fee, so you get your money back in week or so instead of half a year. How great is that?
- Nvidia driver support. You download one driver file from nvidia.com and that's it. The installation is automated and painless, and the drivers support a wide range of Nvidia products. There's no drama. Compare and contrast with ATI's infamously poor driver support, where the company will often sneakily disable features on older cards that were working fine with the older drivers, or will inadvertently introduce or even reintroduce bugs serious enough to crash your computer. My subjective opinion is that their driver support has matured and gotten a little better, but it's still just plain bad. Every time ATI releases a new set of Catalyst drivers, it's like a war crime. As somebody with a junk drawer filled with a decade's worth of poorly-supported ATI TV tuners and graphics cards, it was definitely a headache I wanted to avoid this time around. If you're getting tired of all the nonsense and are taking 5xxx-series ATI cards off the table as a viable option for an HTPC build, that leaves you with just one good, affordable alternative, and it's this card.
CONS:
- The card is meant to have a small footprint, and occupy one PCI-E slot without hogging all the other slots on the motherboard. But in my setup, the heatsink fan on the video card is perilously close (1/4") to a neighboring PCI slot, which itself has a TV tuner card in it. Yeah, everything physically fits in the case, but there could be some concerns with heat when you have two cards that close to each other. I installed a small intake fan to push more air into the PCI bay as a little insurance.
- A minor gripe, but the box was a little light. No adapters, no driver CD, no nothing. It was just the card. I realize most customers are not going to use all that stuff, but throw us a bone here. Throw in an HDMI cable to sweeten the deal. Something. Anything.I hate to end with the "CONS" because it gives the impression that there's something wrong with the card that should somehow factor into a buying decision. But the fact of the matter is there really is nothing wrong with this card at all. It's pretty much as good as it gets for new media PC builds. If you're assembling an HTPC, it should most certainly be on your list of components to buy.

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7 ft. Ir Blaster Cable Review

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(More customer reviews)Item shipped quickly and simply, arriving in regular postal mail.
Within the bubble-wrapped shipping envelope, the product was enclosed in a sealed plastic pouch complete with handy adhesive strips, which weren't necessary in my situation.
My Tivo system readily worked with the IR device and the cable company's tuner box smartly responded to its signals. I recommend removing any protective plastic layer which may be still attached to your tuner box as it could distort the signal between the IR Blaster bulb and the tuner's sensor. This product was amazingly inexpensive compared to how vital it was to get my system running. I have not seen it available in stores anywhere.

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Streamzap PC Remote Control Review

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(More customer reviews)Recently, I replaced the CD Player on my stereo with a full blown PC and use my TV as the "monitor". I had been using a wireless keyboard and MusicMatch software for playing my MP3 files. After a while, I got tired of having to keep the keyboard with me if I wanted to switch tracks, stop playback, pause, etc. I found this little gizmo after a quick search and it does everything I need. The software that comes with it integrates well with the popular music software (MusicMatch, Windows Media Player, Winamp, and many more), and you can even use the remote as a rudimentary mouse. Of course, you can't enter text with it, but if you're using a PC as a stereo component, this remote is great.
You get the remote and a USB infrared receiver. Installation is a snap, and the range is great. StreamZap has said they're considering modifying the software so it would be compatible with other brand remotes, eliminating the need for their remote altogether which would be a nice touch. Until then, I programmed their remote codes into my universal remote and it takes care of everything.

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Gateway SX2850-01 Desktop (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I wanted to purchase a small PC for my home theater system and was initially leaning toward the e-machines "Mini-e." However, I saw that it had issues with flash and Hulu. I then came across the Gateway SX2840 which got rave reviews from cnet and the like. It seemed to have everything I wanted except for a wireless card. I figured hey, I can just buy one and stick it in the machine, but then I came across the SX2850 and voila! It had one in it. The system itself works great. It's fast and handles anything thrown at it, very quiet too. I have it hooked up to a Panasonic 1080p G25 plasma via HDMI and looks great. Much better watching Hulu on a large TV than a small monitor. I also have it connected to my Windows Home Group and stream movies and content from my Desktop to this PC wirelessly and have no issues (I have a Dual Band "N" router). I would have given this 5 stars if it wasn't for one small flaw.
They chinced on the onboard sound. At first glance the sx2840 and sx2850 looked identical (2850 had a slight upgrade in the processor, downgrade in RAM). So I ordered the 2850. Didn't realize until I got it that it doesn't have an Optical Out (toslink/spdif), the 2840 does. I can't fathom why they would have omitted it. Oh well, my oversight I guess. So I had to hook up analog cables to the Multi Channel Input of my receiver. Speakers test fine in Windows 7 but, the sound is horrible with absolutely no bass when playing video/audio files. I found out later that the LFE connection to the subwoofer doesn't really like analog. I tried increasing the gain in Windows and my receiver as well as the physical knob on the sub and nothing worked. The problem with increasing the gain in the receiver is it will blow out my sub when I switch over to Cable or PS3 (both using optical). So not a good solution. Moral of the story, if you want to use this for home theater and want the best sound you'll probably need to buy a low-profile sound card with optical out. Unless you can figure out how to make it work. If you do, feel free to drop a comment and let me know. Thanks!
***UPDATE: 15 Aug 10***
I purchased the ASUS Xonar DX 7.1 Channels PCI Express Interface Sound Card for the optical out and threw it in this machine. Once I got it working the sound is great. Now I get true surround sound and deep bass watching digital movies and internet content. There are a few things to note when ordering this sound card. First, it doesn't come with a manual. It comes with a bare bones installation guide which is not that helpful. Second, it also requires external power and they provide an old Molex style connector. The Gateway SX2850 HDD and DVD drive run off SATA power connections and the power supply has no spare power cables. You have to buy a SATA extension with extra Molex connector from NewEgg (Radio Shack and Best Buy do not carry them). To cut a long story short, the card is not PnP and does not auto-detect which ports you're using. You have to use the interface software that comes with the card to make adjustments (Windows 7 is futile). I spent a few hours before I figured out you have to check mark the s/pdif box in the packaged software.

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Global TV Terminator, PCI TV & FM Stereo Tuner with Remote Review

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(More customer reviews)Though I've had some troubles with finicky drivers, this TV/FM tuner card is quite worth the money. The program it comes with, QuickTV, generally works quite well. The remote works pretty good too, though it doesn't seem to work with anything other than this company's own software, which rather annoys me.

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Pinnacle PCTV HD PCI Card 23040 Review

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(More customer reviews)Go with Hauppauge. Pinnacles support service was terrible. The card works OK in XP but not very well in 7. I gave it away and went back to Hauppauge.

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Avertv MTVHDDUWB HD Duet (White Box) Review

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(More customer reviews)I just installed my AverTV Duet on Windows 7 Release Candidate. The install took about 2 minutes total using the included driver disk. There were no updates yet on the AverMedia website, so I just used the CD.
I am using this with Windows Media Center. I ran the TV setup and Media Center detected all ClearQAM (unecrypted digital and High Definition) channels on my Comcast cable feed properly and even mapped every single one of them to the correct guide channel with no intervention on my part. This was a much different experience than I previously had with Vista Media Center with the TV Pack using a Hauppauge 1600 card where I had to manually assign about 80% of the QAM channels to the correct guide number so they would show up with the proper TV program listings.
Picture quality using the Duet is superb. The Duet was even able to clearly display one QAM channel that the 1600 under Vista would only show with very blocky artifacts. The dual tuners work properly as well. I can record 2 high-def stations at the same time with no problems, or record one and watch another one live.
For someone looking for a pure ClearQAM/ATSC dual tuner solution, I would highly recommend this card so far. If anything changes, I'll post an update.


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Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-150 PCI TV Tuner with Remote Control (1045) Review

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(More customer reviews)I wanted to put a TV in my child's play room, which also had a computer. This device enables me to use the computer as a TV. It works great, my 4 year old has no problem using it.
I installed the device in my only PCI slot, hooked my cable coax into it, started my PC, and the drivers automatically loaded. I have XP SP2. The whole process took about 10 minutes. The software then starts and after about 5 minutes, goes through the cable channels to store the channels. Then, you are ready to go.
The unit is equipped with a remote. The remote points to an "eye". The eye is attached to a medium-sized small cord that is attached to the PCI card (under the coax cable). You are able to position the eye where you want it, although the cord the eye is on is not long. If you have a desktop sitting on the floor, it will barely reach the top of a computer desk. I taped the cord just under my keyboard shelf, so the remote needs to be pointed low.
The functionality of the software is great. You can change the channel with the computer or remote. There is a button to enable "full screen" on the computer, but not on the remote. The picture is excellent. The ability to pause live TV, or record ad-hoc or timed works extremely well.
This is a great product.

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Item #: E92725. WinTV-PVR-150 puts TV watching under your control! Watch TV on your PC screen (in a window or full screen), digitally record your TV shows, or pause live TV and create your own instant replay.Create your own Digital Video Recorder! The WinTV-PVR-150 turns your PC into a digital video recorder. Record TV program or home videos to disk, play them back to your PC screen or burn them onto DVD. With data rates from 4.4MBits/sec up to 12Mbits/sec (or as low as 1 Mbit/sec with VCD formats), you decide how much hard disk space your videos will consume. At DVD quality, a typical one hour TV show will take 2 gigabytes of hard disk space.WinTV-PVR includes WinTV-Scheduler and WinTV-Editor. Trim your videos, cut out segments, put them back together, all without losing any video quality with WinTV-Editor! With WinTV-Scheduler, you can control your TV recording on a daily, weekly or random schedule. Automatically record your favorite programs so you'll never miss your TV shows again!WinTV-PVR's pause feature gives you control of what you watch in your WinTV window. Get personal "instant replay" to stop the action when you want to analyze a key scene. Instantly rewind and replay the action again. You're in control with WinTV-PVR!Ever been called to the phone, had to answer the door, or went for a snack and missed part of the big match? With WinTV-PVR, you'll never miss the action again. Just click on WinTV-PVR's "One Touch Pause" button to pause your TV program, click again to continue watching where you left off. Then fast forward to catch up to the live broadcast.Record your TV programs or home videos onto DVD or CD, and play them on your DVD player! If you have a DVD burner in your PC, use the WinTV-PVR's MPEG files with the included Ulead DVD MovieFactory to author your own home DVD's. Turn your TV shows or home videos into DVD movies!WinTV-PVR-150 contains a highly integrated MPEG-1/2 hardware encoder, plus a high quality video digitizer. WinTV-PVR-150 can

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