Not a bad starter computer especially the price of the entry model is just $229 and of course you can beef it up with better processors and memory. This new entry from Dell is about the size of the Mac Mini (about the size of your average mouse pad) but it is no Mac Mini! The Zino can easily be use as a HTPC thanks to its native HDMI port which you can hook it into your flat screen with ease. I’m thinking Zino with hulu and Netflix and can almost cancel my cable subscription!
Features
AMD processors or dual core Athlon Neo X2 6850e
Up to 8GB dual channel DDR2 memory
Up to 1TB internal hard drive space
Combo DVD/CD-RW drive with optional Blu-ray disc combo
Gigabit Ethernet with wireless option
Optional wireless keyboard and mouse
Built-in 2.1 HD audio and 4 in 1 media card reader
Integrated ATI graphics adapter with standard HDMI and VGA video connections and optional 512MB discrete ATI graphics adapter
Four USB 2.0 ports and two eSATA ports
One thing for sure the Mac Mini isn’t as colorful!
The Asus O!Play set-top box media player capable of handling a wide range of media video files. Simply plugs it into your home router and you’ll have instant access to all of the photos, music files, movies and other media on your network with the simple click of a remote control. The Unit also comes with a built-in USB and eSATA ports. You can also play media directly from any storage device plugged into the unit (either USB or eSATA).
Video Compression: MPEG1/2/4, RM/RMVB, VC-1, H.264
Depending on the retailer, the Toshiba 32AV502R 32″ 720p LCD HDTV was selling from $499-$599, but you can now pick one up for $329! Great deal for a decent-sized HDTV. A minimum savings of 34%.
720p resolution (1366 x 768)
60Hz video scan rate, 10-bit video processor
CineSpeed LCD panel with 8ms response speed
DynaLight Dynamic Back-Light Control
Integrated ATSC/NTSC/QAM digital tuning
Color Temperature Control
Gaming Mode reduces the time it takes for the signal to travel from the game controller to the television
Channel Browser lets users scan through the last 32 channels viewed, diplaying screen images for the last five channels (by channel, by favorites, and by input)
Channel Labeling lets users place station call letters on the screen along with station numbers, for easy reference to the channel you’re watching
If you have a dedicated Home Theater PC or just a PC or Mac laptop that’s connected to your TV, you most likely have a mouse that requires a flat surface to work. With simple wrist movements the Loop Pointer can control the computer’s cursor anywhere in the room. It has just four buttons and a scroll wheel to give you completed control over your computer from up to a 10 foot distance. Also works great for that board room presentation. A very unique, but functional design that has adapted to the living room requirements.
Highlights:
Browse and control Hulu, YouTube, Netflix and more on your computer connected to your home TV.
Use applications like iTunes, Windows Media Center and Internet browsers from across the room.
The wireless in-air mouse for your TV – Ideal for PCs and Macs connected to TVs and projectors.
For Presentations – Great tool for presenters in business and education.
Simple – Uses standard USB ports, no new software to install.
The standard kit ships with a Powerline AV Adapter with 4-port Ethernet Switch and one Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. This device is great because the most likely place you didn’t have wire ethernet is where your entertainment system is. This advance Powerline adapter is quite green. The energy usage is reduced thanks to sleep modes for both the adapters and connected devices, and users get a chance to set priority bandwidth allocation to a specific device depending on the port they connect it to thanks to a port-based Quality of Service feature.
If you like the ProMedia speakers on wires you going to love this new wireless version. The idea is if you watch video or listen to music you shouldn’t be connected to the speaker sitting at your desk. With this you can take your laptop any where and still have sound projected to the speakers. The Kit comes with a sub, 2 satellite speakers and a USB transmitter. Connect the USB transmitter to your laptop and you’re all set to go.
The Logitech Squeezebox Radio is a device that uses your Wi-Fi network to stream crystal-clear music from thousands of Internet Radio stations or from your personal digital music collection. This radio can tune in music services such as Pandora, Rhapsody or other portable device using the 3.5mm aux input. With f a 2.4″ color display you can browse your music library and online content and even photos from Flickr. Of course standard features such as alarm clock with the ability to create your own seven-day alarm schedule with different times and music, automatic dimming display when lights turn off and several screen saver and visualization options.
Features
Listen to infinite music, news and sports from every corner of the globe with this easy-to-use, all-in-one Wi-Fi music player all without a computer
Start listening to free Internet radio stations, online music services, and your personal iTunes collection in minutes connects easily to your home network via Wi-Fi
Bring full, high-quality sound to any room with an ultra-compact design that fits easily on your night table or kitchen counter
Just turn the dial to browse radio stations, music tracks and even album art, displayed on the full-color screen
Recommend music to Facebook friends instantly right from your Squeezebox
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