Typical price: £1,899
What is it: 32-inch 720p hi-def TV with integrated Media Center PC
What we think: Average display quality and lack of standalone TV operation hinder an otherwise decent product
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Packard Bell Smart TV S320 compared to other Media Center PCs
 Packard Bell Smart TV S320 |
 Acer Aspire iDea 500 |
 Eee Top |
 Dell XPS 420 |
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| Review date | 29 Sep 06 | 13 Jul 06 | 7 Nov 08 | 17 Dec 07 |
| Editor's rating |
6.5
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9.1
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8.9
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8.8
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| Price range | £1,899 | |||
| Review summary | The SmartTV S320 is a very good Media Center PC. It has plenty of storage, good performance and it will happily show high-definition content. Where it falls down slightly, however, is its inability to work as a standalone television and its questionable image quality Read full review |
The Acer Aspire iDea 500 is the best Media Center PC we've seen. Aesthetically it's inspired by traditional AV equipment, so it'll sit alongside or replace your existing DVD player without looking out of place. It's not very upgradeable, but it's packed with just the right multimedia components to make the most of the Intel Viiv platform Read full review |
It's gorgeous to look at, easy and fun to use, and is also affordable. If you're looking for a second PC for multimedia, Web surfing or general tinkering, we'd definitely recommend it. Keep in mind that it slows down when multitasking, but that's rarely a problem Read full review |
The XPS 420 is fast, well-equipped and looks gorgeous. It's also the first desktop we've seen with a SideShow display. Don't be fooled though -- many of its features are ultimately just gimmicks Read full review |
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