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Windows XP: entertainment and multimedia review
Reviews Windows XP extends the operating system's ability to act as an entertainment centre -- even though, for most people, the idea of sitting in front of a PC to watch a full-length film is not currently compelling.
[October 30, 2001, 15:23]
Apple iMac (24in., 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo, 2009) review
Reviews As well as providing more desktop real estate, the screen can also scale up to its native resolution of 1,920 by 1,080 pixels (also known in home entertainment parlance as 1080p). As useful as we find some of those features on other all-in-ones...
[March 5, 2009, 10:50]
Palm OS Cobalt and Garnet: a first look review
Reviews Palm OS Cobalt: PalmSource's brand-new operating system (formerly known as Palm OS 6) is designed for devices in the communications, enterprise, education and entertainment markets. Garnet is expected to appear in traditional handhelds and in...
[February 24, 2004, 9:05]
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 review
Reviews Not a bad idea, but it turned out that the TV video quality was poor, the systems stuttered switching between PC and entertainment tasks and the software made it difficult to burn recorded TV programs to DVDs.
[October 9, 2003, 14:55]
PalmOne LifeDrive review
Reviews According to the company, the Mobile Manager line will target three major customer segments -- digital entertainment enthusiasts, mobile professionals and smartphone users -- with the LifeDrive as the first release.
[May 10, 2005, 12:15]
Windows XP Media Center Edition review
Reviews Media Center opens as a separate window where you control the various entertainment components of your hardware. It's a bit disorienting to have different interfaces running on a single system, but it makes sense if you divide your tasks clearly...
[August 19, 2003, 13:43]
Handhelds for your business review
Reviews Pocket PCs were bulky, complex and power hungry, but they also had beefier specs, better displays and a host of productivity and entertainment applications. When you're out of the office, many handhelds also include entertainment applications such...
[May 6, 2004, 8:45]
Free Culture review
Reviews Although this book is far more focused on the entertainment industry than on the open-source software movement, the same principles apply, and in fact Lessig cites free software guru Richard Stallman as one of his most important inspirations.
[October 27, 2004, 11:55]
Jadetec MicroPC4 review
Reviews If you're planning on using this system as a home entertainment centre, replacing your DVD/CD player, it'll do just fine. It could also be used with a remote control and suitable software if you're using the unit as a home entertainment centre.
[October 4, 2002, 7:48]
Dell Dimension 8200 (2.8GHz Pentium 4) review
Reviews As a performance PC designed for gaming and entertainment, this machine certainly delivers the goods. If you’re looking for a high-performance PC designed for gaming and entertainment, you won’t find a faster system right now than Dell’s 2.8GHz...
[August 29, 2002, 14:14]
Dell 1200MP review
Reviews This model was similarly impressive in our checkerboard contrast tests, where it scored an enviable contrast ratio of 648:1 -- ideal for entertainment applications. Also, in our entertainment tests, the projector showed some jumpy motion during...
[August 16, 2006, 9:30]
LG LP-XG2 review
Reviews The projector's mono speaker won't be much use for entertainment, but this is not out of the ordinary. Its low contrast and lack of component or digital inputs will mean it won’t be high on a cinephile's shortlist, but for a family wanting to use...
[August 16, 2002, 15:46]
IBM M400 review
Reviews All told, the M400's relatively low contrast may be a detriment for entertainment applications, but its uniform brightness should be good for business presentations. The top of the projector features a simple array of five buttons.
[December 23, 2004, 9:40]
Sony Ericsson K700i: a first look review
Reviews On top of its good connectivity and imaging features, the K700i should provide plenty of entertainment. The star of Sony Ericsson's recent product launch was the K700i, a high-end tri-band GSM/GPRS device that's set to take over from the T610 as...
[March 11, 2004, 10:55]
Sony VAIO PCV-W1 review
Reviews In fact, the VAIO PCV-W1 is as much about home entertainment as it is about home computing. Sony has been selling its all-in-one VAIO W home PC in the US since last October, but the UK's wait is nearly over.
[August 1, 2003, 13:29]
Photos: Technology Showcase at IDF review
Reviews This breadboard uses pre-standard 802.11n to relay high-definition digital entertainment to notebooks around the house, and includes voice over IP so you can make or take phone calls from the same devices.
[April 17, 2007, 12:50]
Sony VAIO PCG-SR21K review
Reviews XGA-resolution TFT display and the 84-key keyboard, while the silver-grey Entertainment Zone houses the stereo speakers, Memory Stick slot, Jog Dial navigation device and touchpad. The design of the SR series is based around what Sony calls 'zones...
[April 17, 2001, 0:00]
Win a Netgear media streamer and wireless router review
Reviews The EVA700 connects your TV or home entertainment system to your home computer network to deliver a world of new media enjoyment. In this competition we're giving you the chance to win a Netgear WNR 854T wireless router and EVA700 media streamer...
[December 28, 2006, 9:37]
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro review
Reviews Featuring 7.1-channel audio output, 24-bit playback and a slew of inputs and outputs, the Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro takes PC entertainment to a hard-core level. On the market for 15 years, Creative Labs’ Sound Blaster PC audio-output devices have...
[March 18, 2004, 6:25]
Acer Aspire 1500: a first look review
Reviews It's primarily aimed at business professionals who also want to use their computer for entertainment outside of work time. Acer is the first of the leading notebook vendors to bring an AMD Athlon 64-based notebook to market, in the shape of the...
[February 10, 2004, 15:00]
