HP Pavilion m260n Media Center Desktop PC (2.60 GHz Pentium 4 (Hyper-Threading), 512 MB DDR RAM, 120 GB hard drive, DVD+RW/CD-RW Drive)
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
Product Type: Personal Computer
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Product Description
The HP Media Center is a new way for people to experience their favorite pastimes, whether it's watching DVDs, listening to music, watching TV, sharing and managing digital photos, or all of the other things PCs are normally used for, in one easy-to-use, integrated system. The new Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition allows the HP Media Center PC user to enjoy digital entertainment - including live television with free electronic program guide, up to 90 hours of personal video recording (PVR), digital music, digital video, DVDs and pictures - in an easy-to-use, remote-controlled interface similar to the simple, point-and-choose menu screens found on today's DVD movies. Intended to be used with a PC monitor, the Intel-based HP Media Center PC also can connect to a TV for a large-screen viewing experience in spaces where consumers would want both a PC and entertainment solution - such as a den, game room, teenager's bedroom, dorm room or small apartment. Powered by Intel Pentium 4 processor, the HP Media Center PC features HP's exclusive six-in-one media card reader on the front panel to quickly and easily transfer digital data from all common flash media formats. The power and design of the new HP Media Center PC makes photo editing and home movie creation convenient and fun.
Amazon.com Product Description
As the junior member of HP's new Media Center series of personal computers, the Pavilion m260n Media Center Desktop PC offers multimedia friendliness and substantial speed but lacks some of the perks and high-end components of its pricier siblings, the Pavilion m270n and m280n. If you spend a good deal of your computing time playing rather than working, but must adhere to a budget, the m260n is worth a look.
Driving the Pavilion m260n is a fast 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading technology (Intel's new process whereby single CPU systems partially mimic dual-CPU systems -- thus boosting performance during high-drain procedures such as multitasking). HP has added 512 MB DDR SDRAM (expandable to 1 GB) and a 64 MB nVidia GeForce4 MX graphics card with TV-interface and 64 MB dedicated video memory. Though gamers and serious 3-D artists will want to upgrade the graphics card, everyone else should find the stock system quite satisfactory for any application or environment.
The Pavilion m260n delivers an impressive array of data handling options, including a massive 120 GB hard disk and two optical drives - a 48-speed CD-ROM drive for playing CDs, and a DVD+RW/CD-RW combo drive through which you can listen to and burn audio CDs, create home movie DVDs, backup your files and enjoy the latest Hollywood movies. To upload and download information from external devices such as digital camcorders, digital cameras and scanners, the system also features six fast USB 2.0 ports (two on the front), two FireWire interfaces (one front, one rear), and a 6-in-1 media card reader.
Other amenities include a top of the line Media Center keyboard with multimedia hotkeys, a hassle-free USB optical scroller mouse (no moving mechanical parts), a 5.1 surround sound audio chipset, and Personal Video Recording functionality for direct capture of television broadcasts. To keep you in touch, the unit also features a low-speed 56K modem and high-speed 10/100Base-T networking. HP has not enclosed speakers or a monitor, thus allowing customers to select their favorites from the many models available today.
More About Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
What sets this PC apart is that it is powered by Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004, which offers the features, reliability, and power of Windows XP Professional, plus advanced digital entertainment capabilities. The Media Center interface offers you more types of entertainment to enjoy: TV, Personal Video Recording (PVR), Movies, Music, Photos, Videos, Radio, and DVD. Use the remote control to enjoy from anywhere in your room.
TV & Movies  |  |
| Watch TV when and how you want, and never miss a moment of your favorite programs. Pause and rewind live TV. Record a TV episode, series, or category. Automatically record a personalized selection of TV programs using Keyword Record. Media Center downloads the latest program listings for you and even wakes up from power-saving standby mode to record programs, so you can watch shows on your schedule. | |
 |  Photos & Video |
| Easily edit your digital pictures and digital videos, and then launch a dynamic slideshow complete with animated transitions and your favorite soundtrack. While viewing a picture, zoom in to see more detail. You can rotate, correct red-eye, and print your pictures using the remote. Play slide-shows straight from digital storage devices. | |
| Music & Radio |  |
| All your music is stored in one digital jukebox and using the remote, shuffle your entire music collection according to artist or genre or listen to your tunes through playlists that learn what you like. Tune in FM stations and pause live radio. Full-screen visualizations pulse to the beat of the music. Cool on-screen effects show music information, such as track title, track time, and artist. |
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HP Pavilion m260n Media Center Desktop PC (2.60 GHz Pentium 4 (Hyper-Threading), 512 MB DDR RAM, 120 GB hard drive, DVD+RW/CD-RW Drive)
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard ProductGroup: Personal Computer Binding: Personal Computers  Desktops
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Product Description
The HP Media Center is a new way for people to experience their favorite pastimes, whether it's watching DVDs, listening to music, watching TV, sharing and managing digital photos, or all of the other things PCs are normally used for, in one easy-to-use, integrated system. The new Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition allows the HP Media Center PC user to enjoy digital entertainment - including live television with free electronic program guide, up to 90 hours of personal video recording (PVR), digital music, digital video, DVDs and pictures - in an easy-to-use, remote-controlled interface similar to the simple, point-and-choose menu screens found on today's DVD movies. Intended to be used with a PC monitor, the Intel-based HP Media Center PC also can connect to a TV for a large-screen viewing experience in spaces where consumers would want both a PC and entertainment solution - such as a den, game room, teenager's bedroom, dorm room or small apartment. Powered by Intel Pentium 4 processor, the HP Media Center PC features HP's exclusive six-in-one media card reader on the front panel to quickly and easily transfer digital data from all common flash media formats. The power and design of the new HP Media Center PC makes photo editing and home movie creation convenient and fun.Amazon.com Product Description
As the junior member of HP's new Media Center series of personal computers, the Pavilion m260n Media Center Desktop PC offers multimedia friendliness and substantial speed but lacks some of the perks and high-end components of its pricier siblings, the Pavilion m270n and m280n. If you spend a good deal of your computing time playing rather than working, but must adhere to a budget, the m260n is worth a look.Driving the Pavilion m260n is a fast 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading technology (Intel's new process whereby single CPU systems partially mimic dual-CPU systems -- thus boosting performance during high-drain procedures such as multitasking). HP has added 512 MB DDR SDRAM (expandable to 1 GB) and a 64 MB nVidia GeForce4 MX graphics card with TV-interface and 64 MB dedicated video memory. Though gamers and serious 3-D artists will want to upgrade the graphics card, everyone else should find the stock system quite satisfactory for any application or environment.
The Pavilion m260n delivers an impressive array of data handling options, including a massive 120 GB hard disk and two optical drives - a 48-speed CD-ROM drive for playing CDs, and a DVD+RW/CD-RW combo drive through which you can listen to and burn audio CDs, create home movie DVDs, backup your files and enjoy the latest Hollywood movies. To upload and download information from external devices such as digital camcorders, digital cameras and scanners, the system also features six fast USB 2.0 ports (two on the front), two FireWire interfaces (one front, one rear), and a 6-in-1 media card reader.
Other amenities include a top of the line Media Center keyboard with multimedia hotkeys, a hassle-free USB optical scroller mouse (no moving mechanical parts), a 5.1 surround sound audio chipset, and Personal Video Recording functionality for direct capture of television broadcasts. To keep you in touch, the unit also features a low-speed 56K modem and high-speed 10/100Base-T networking. HP has not enclosed speakers or a monitor, thus allowing customers to select their favorites from the many models available today.
More About Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
What sets this PC apart is that it is powered by Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004, which offers the features, reliability, and power of Windows XP Professional, plus advanced digital entertainment capabilities. The Media Center interface offers you more types of entertainment to enjoy: TV, Personal Video Recording (PVR), Movies, Music, Photos, Videos, Radio, and DVD. Use the remote control to enjoy from anywhere in your room.
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TV & Movies
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| Watch TV when and how you want, and never miss a moment of your favorite programs. Pause and rewind live TV. Record a TV episode, series, or category. Automatically record a personalized selection of TV programs using Keyword Record. Media Center downloads the latest program listings for you and even wakes up from power-saving standby mode to record programs, so you can watch shows on your schedule. | |
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Photos & Video |
| Easily edit your digital pictures and digital videos, and then launch a dynamic slideshow complete with animated transitions and your favorite soundtrack. While viewing a picture, zoom in to see more detail. You can rotate, correct red-eye, and print your pictures using the remote. Play slide-shows straight from digital storage devices. | |
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Music & Radio
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| All your music is stored in one digital jukebox and using the remote, shuffle your entire music collection according to artist or genre or listen to your tunes through playlists that learn what you like. Tune in FM stations and pause live radio. Full-screen visualizations pulse to the beat of the music. Cool on-screen effects show music information, such as track title, track time, and artist. |
Customer Reviews:
Problems Straight out of the Box.......2004-12-28
disappointed.......2004-02-22
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