Best Entertainment PC: HP Media Center PC

This home entertainment center in a box is just as much TV and TiVo-like device as PC. Running next generation Microsoft Media Center PC software, the Media Center allows you to connect your cable or satellite dish and watch/record and playback TV on your PC.

But that’s not all, as the latest Media Center adds a unique camera dock on top of its tower for uploading pictures from select HP cameras, a super sleek flat panel monitor for viewing and a DVD/R/RW for burning your favorite shows. Another cool feature is its 6-in-1 card reader which can read almost any of the removable storage media on the market today. A great all around PC for those who want to add a little entertainment to the mix, the Media Center is powered by top of the line processors and loaded with all the memory and connectivity of its much higher priced counterparts. Prices starting around $950 (after rebate); www.hp.com