Sony VAIO VGX-XL3

"The Sony VAIO VGX-XL3 Digital Living System is a PC. And based on our experience with it, PCs still don't belong in the living room."
PC Advisor review added 12th August 2007

Logitech Harmony 550

"The Logitech Harmony 550 Universal Remote is by far the best remote I have ever used period. Its compatibility and usability is second to none."
Legit Reviews review added 20th June 2007

Microsoft Zune

"Overall, the Zune is a well-designed portable media device with good playback performance, a snappy processor, and an excellent interface. Wi-Fi sharing worked well, but prospective owners should know that its format support, especially for videos, is limited."
CNET review added 4th November 2006

Niveus Media Rainier Media Center

"A home-theater PC for members of the $5G club, the Niveus Media Center Rainier Edition is a forward-looking system that will look great next to your large-screen HDTV."
ABC review added 29th October 2006

HP z565 Digital Entertainment Center

"if you want to give the HD DVD versus Blu-ray format wars a little time to settle down and still get to unwrap a digital entertainment system during the holiday season, then the z565 is a great choice with unlimited storage"
ABC review added 29th October 2006

Archos AV 500

"It's so flexible that I would defy any user to find a better portable way of storing their photos, songs, and videos."
Blogcritics review added 21st October 2006

Rapsody N35 Home Media Center

"We were truly impressed by the uniqueness and capabilities of the Rapsody N35 and absolutely recommend this little gem."
HardwareZone review added 16th October 2006

Philips WACS700 Wireless Media Center

"Unfortunately compared to other offerings on the market, the Philips looses out not only in the style offering - the player looks shiny, cheap and plasticcy, but also in the performance offerings."
Pocket-Lint review added 14th October 2006

Apple Mac mini Core Duo

"The Apple Mac Mini is an unquestioned winner among budget desktops, but HP has a small-form-factor PC whose feature set will woo many would-be Mac Mini buyers."
CNET review added 12th October 2006

Creative Dimension C521

"The C521 even has the room and burning capabilities to keep TV addicts happy - at least, the ones who concentrate on only a couple of shows a week."
ABC review added 9th October 2006

September 30th 2007

Microsoft extends the XP shelf life

Microsoft has decided to extend the life of the Windows XP opera"ting system well into 2008.

September 29th 2007

Microsoft releases more detail about its Extender plans

Microsoft has revealed that the new range of Media Center Extenders will be produced by Cisco, D-Link and Niveus for a November launch.

September 19th 2007

Intel rolls out new chip line

Intel is dipping a toe back into the world of consumer electronics by rolling out a system-on-a-chip code-named Canmore aimed at HDTVs and other products.

September 11th 2007

SanDisk introduces cut price new video PMP

SanDisk has entered the PMP market with a new cut price 'video mp3 player'.

September 9th 2007

Niveus Media to support four cable tuners

Niveus Media is taking DVR functionality to the next level with their announcement to support up to four digital cable tuners leveraging CableCARD technology.

September 9th 2007

Niveus Media announces extender

Niveus Media has introduced the Niveus Media Extender, a hardware device that gives users the ability to enjoy the Niveus Media Center experience throughout the whole home.

September 6th 2007

ControlThink Introduces Z-Wave Enabled Platform for Mass Market Windows SideShow Enabled Remote Controls

ControlThink today announced its new ThinkRemote platform, providing PC and accessory manufacturers the ability to create mass-market Microsoft Windows SideShow-enabled remote controls using Z-Wave, the industry-standard wireless technology for home control and automation.

September 6th 2007

DAE-3 IC Creates One Box Convergence for Living Room Entertainment

D2Audio announced today the release of its third generation Digital Audio Engine (DAE) platform, the DAE- IC, targeting Media PC applications.

September 6th 2007

Apple TV Functionality to Be Available on an OEM Basis

C2 Microsystems and Orb Networks have announced a new reference platform that delivers digital media from the internet or a consumer's PC, to the TV.

September 6th 2007

Alienware Unveils Breakthrough High Definition Media Server

Triggering the latest evolution in digital entertainment, Alienware has introduced the new Alienware HD Media Server.

September 6th 2007

Microsoft Shatters the PC-to-Television Barrier

Watching a live TV broadcast in the living room, pausing it, and then effortlessly resuming it at the same moment from the bedroom or kitchen will soon become even easier.

September 3rd 2007

Sony gets the idea at last - PCs don't need to look like PCs

Sony has unveiled its latest attempt at converting the PC from a grey box in the corner of the living room to something you would like to hurl at any house guests and shout "check this out!".

September 3rd 2007

HiPe PC Releases New Media Center Lineup

Designed to change the way users interact with their media – and their homes, the new eMage-N HD series of Media Center computers continues to improve upon the previous generation with native HDMI output that allows high definition 1080p video and 8 channel audio to be transmitted from a single cable and the ability to play either Blu-Ray or HD-DVD discs on a single drive.

August 19th 2007

EyeTV 250 Plus Released

EyeTV 250 Plus is the first solution available on the Mac that contains a hybrid television tuner and a video converter with hardware encoding.