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Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000

Unless you desperately need a full-sized keyboard covered in silver to match your decor, we'd suggest you pass on the Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000, and go for one of the cheaper options.

Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2100

The smaller cousin of the 2200 is surprisingly more interesting than you'd expect, although it's still somewhat eclipsed by the streaming capabilities of other units.

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Reviews

Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2200

The MCE DMA2200 is probably the best media streaming device we've ever tested. It only works with Windows Vista, but for streaming media from a PC to the TV, it's ideal.
Altech Maestro Fusion

The Altech Maestro Fusion is a beautiful system, but you'll need a TV and sound system to complete the picture (literally).
Enspire Vitesse XPS

The Enspire Vitesse XPS is a good, all-round performer that should please the whole family, but we'd put it in the study instead of the lounge.
Pioneer Dreamvision VIIV Media Centre Mini PC

The Pioneer Dreamvision VIIV Media Centre is a flexible machine which can reasonably serve in a multitude of roles, but the word "compromise" springs to mind.
Acer Aspire iDea 510

The Acer Aspire iDea 510 is a premium-priced media centre which boasts a 500GB hard drive and an operating noise of only 23db.
HP Pavilion m8095a

The HP Pavilion m8095a is a versatile-looking system which is designed to integrate into the loungeroom or act as a multimedia desktop.
Acer Aspire L320

As large as a leather-bound book, the Acer Aspire L320 is a full-featured lifestyle PC which promises to perform with the big boys without compromising space or power consumption.
Acer Aspire 9425WSMi

Though it's not designed specifically with Windows Vista in mind, the Acer Aspire 9425WSMi certainly packs the specs which should carry it off.

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Features

Entertainment PCs under $2,000

Why wait for TiVo when you can buy one of these PCs and not only record TV, but play games and scribble down your memoirs at the same time!
Windows Vista: past and future

Jeff Putt of Microsoft Australia discusses the future of Vista, and looks at the hardware hits (and misses) that have accompanied their operating systems.
Bloopers bedevil Gates at CES

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News

Topfield and Windows PVRs to get more TiVo features

As TiVo edges ever closer, local EPG provider IceTV has announced its guide will now offer suggestions based on the programs you've recorded previously.
Windows Vista tutorials

Learn how to check if your PC is capable of running Vista, what the different versions of Vista contain, and how to navigate the Vista Welcome Screen.
Microsoft extends support for XP Home, XP Media Center

Five-year extension, which has roughly half of mainstream-support features, is offered for first time with consumer products.
Microsoft's Bach looks for harmony in entertainment

Unit chief Robbie Bach's toughest task may be dovetailing the company's entertainment efforts.

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DIYs and How-to

Having fun with Windows Vista

Windows Vista Media Center: There's more to Windows Vista than file structure and graphics engines.

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Downloads

RealPlayer SP

Watch your favorite videos on your favorite devices.
DVBLink for Dreambox

Combine Dreambox excellent tuner hardware with Windows MediaCenter user interface.
DVBLink for DVBViewer

Combine hardware support and versatility of DVBViewer with Windows MediaCenter user interface.
TVTonic

Connect to the Web and watch Internet TV and video podcasts.

Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking

Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
Nokia Navigation

The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.