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Roundup of Tiny HTPC's
Which would you choose?

Last week's announcement of Dell's Zino HD was exciting, adding another choice to an expanding market of powerful but small computers capable of running full screen HD (in the right configuration). ...

Dell's Inspiron Zino HD

While it may be a few years late in the mini-PC market, and closely resembling a familiar friend, Dell's Inspiron Zino HD promises to deliver snappy performance for desktop PC lovers on a dime. Perhap...

The Perfect Home Theater Mouse

One of the questions that comes up a lot when talking about home theater PCs, is what kind of mouse and/or keyboard to use? Remember that these computers are in the living room, so your gaming mouse w...

Core Caseworks Wall Mount Computer Case

Core Caseworks has released the first in-wall computer case, a decor-friendly, space saving media center solution for those looking to use the power of those wily lanes of the information superhighw...

BFG Phobos HTPC: Too Hefty for Modern Living Rooms?

Despite its shiny gloss finish, it's the bulk of BFG's Phobos home theater PC that becomes questionable here. We recall having a PC this size back in 1999 when using an extra desktop PC in the living ...

Tech Tour: Americana With a Silicon Valley Twist via Sweden

Names: Henrik Nyh and Johanna Öst Location: Stockholm, Sweden. Size: The entire home (a condo) is 63 square metres/678 square feet. Years Lived In:: Just over one year now. >>Enter Slideshow We fe...

Turning the Mac mini into a Windows Vista Media Center system

Hats off to Krunker for this encyclopedic post about how to convert a Mac mini into a Windows Vista operated media center, combining the options of a Windows based machine with the form factor of an A...

1952 Philco TV Console Cabinet Converted Into Home Theater PC System

"q240z" says he doesn't care for "the newfangled plastic cabinets" modern electronics come in (for the most part, we have to agree). So he took a 1952 Philco TV console cabinet he purchased for $40 fr...