media pc's

mylkii · 07-29-2004, 09:54 PM

Hello all,

I'm contemplating buying a media pc. Does anyone have one, what brand and how do you like it?

Thanx in advance.................

PcBoss · 07-29-2004, 10:54 PM

Firstly welcome as i can see it is your first post

What ever you do,,, Do not buy gateway media pc's, I know that the are giving free plasma TV display screens with there pc's but still dont.

I used to have one and i sold it, There media pc's itself needs improvements on the os, Buying a media pc from gateway will be waste of your money... I would like to point out that you will save some gas bills thought, gateway pc's can help heat your house in the winter and its load humming can scare household pest.

The only thing good about the one that i had sold was the great 42inc plasma tv display screen, it really do have sharp graphics, NOTHING ELSE was good.

Regards

PcBoss

mylkii · 07-30-2004, 01:53 AM

wow....I've never heard anything bad about the Gateway. That's as bad as it can get (& funny too!). So far, I'm checking into Viewsonic, HP and Systemax.

virz · 07-30-2004, 03:31 AM

DIY(Do-It-Yourself) system. The best system you will get. I will avoid brand names.
You cant upgrade on your own. You have to ask them to upgrade the system which is expensive.

Flash_AAA · 07-30-2004, 03:48 AM

Compaq will allow you to upgrade your computer which i think is cool. Alot of there cases have a thumb screw and the side slides out. Most companies dont let you do that (DELL!!! THEY PUT RIVETS IN MY CASE) they'll void your warrenty

PcBoss · 07-30-2004, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by virz

DIY(Do-It-Yourself) system. The best system you will get. I will avoid brand names.

Totally agreed!!! why dont you build your own, its more fun and has a different feeling when your on a computer that you know you built, Because you know what is what!!!

Regards

PcBoss

Flash_AAA · 07-30-2004, 04:48 AM

Here's sites if you need some help.

http://www.waterwheel.com/Build_A_PC/build_PC.htm
http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/
http://www.thetechzone.com/articles/build_it_yourself/
http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardw...utorials/109/1 (INDEPTH)
http://www.build-your-own-computers.com/

Got more if ya need them Good luck

pipit · 07-30-2004, 05:32 AM

what is media PC. Is it the same like PC, or not??

**Praetor** · 07-30-2004, 03:23 PM

Quote:

what is media PC. Is it the same like PC, or not??

Typically a small form-factor computer designed to be interfaced with a TV both hardware and software designed to play and record TV. ALso, there are OSes designed specifically for such applications, the most easily recognizable being Windows Media Centre Edition.

Realistically, if you run a computer with a TV tuner and Video-In you've pretty much got a Media PC. This is prolly one of the more reconizable setups:

PcBoss · 07-30-2004, 08:02 PM

The links that Flash_AAA has put out will help you alot in building your own media pc. make sure you check them all out and read careful if its your first time building.

You dont want to screw things up, its also annoying when you have to start everything all over again

Regards

PcBoss

07-29-2004, 09:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
mylkii New Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Los Angels, Cali Posts: 6	media pc's Hello all, I'm contemplating buying a media pc. Does anyone have one, what brand and how do you like it? Thanx in advance.................

07-29-2004, 10:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
PcBoss Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: London (South East) Age: 20 Posts: 31	Firstly welcome as i can see it is your first post What ever you do,,, Do not buy gateway media pc's, I know that the are giving free plasma TV display screens with there pc's but still dont. I used to have one and i sold it, There media pc's itself needs improvements on the os, Buying a media pc from gateway will be waste of your money... I would like to point out that you will save some gas bills thought, gateway pc's can help heat your house in the winter and its load humming can scare household pest. The only thing good about the one that i had sold was the great 42inc plasma tv display screen, it really do have sharp graphics, NOTHING ELSE was good. Regards PcBoss __________________ The computer expert.... Homepage

07-30-2004, 03:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
virz New Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9	DIY(Do-It-Yourself) system. The best system you will get. I will avoid brand names. You cant upgrade on your own. You have to ask them to upgrade the system which is expensive. __________________ VirZ Ringtones, fun games, forums and many more.

07-30-2004, 04:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
Flash_AAA Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Antonio, Tx Age: 24 Posts: 132	Need help finding Building?? Here's sites if you need some help. http://www.waterwheel.com/Build_A_PC/build_PC.htm http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/ http://www.thetechzone.com/articles/build_it_yourself/ http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardw...utorials/109/1 (INDEPTH) http://www.build-your-own-computers.com/ Got more if ya need them Good luck

07-30-2004, 08:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
PcBoss Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: London (South East) Age: 20 Posts: 31	The links that Flash_AAA has put out will help you alot in building your own media pc. make sure you check them all out and read careful if its your first time building. You dont want to screw things up, its also annoying when you have to start everything all over again Regards PcBoss __________________ The computer expert.... Homepage

07-30-2004, 01:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
mylkii New Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Los Angels, Cali Posts: 6	wow....I've never heard anything bad about the Gateway. That's as bad as it can get (& funny too!). So far, I'm checking into Viewsonic, HP and Systemax.

07-30-2004, 03:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Flash_AAA Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Antonio, Tx Age: 24 Posts: 132	Compaq will allow you to upgrade your computer which i think is cool. Alot of there cases have a thumb screw and the side slides out. Most companies dont let you do that (DELL!!! THEY PUT RIVETS IN MY CASE) they'll void your warrenty

07-30-2004, 05:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
pipit Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: indonesia Age: 26 Posts: 112	what is media PC. Is it the same like PC, or not??

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