Fancy a home theatre PC that comes with everything but the kitchen sink? The Lx8100-AM2BB-M2NPV-VM HTPC fits the bill, regardless of whether you have an ageing 32" CRT TV in the living room or a top-of-the-line 60" plasma display. The
Lx8100-AM2BB-M2NPV-VM HTPC comes with video connectors for DVI, S-Video, VGA, composite Video, and component Video out. It is extremely quiet, which is yet another plus point when it comes to HTPCs. Features include TV-Out, DVI, VGA, a 9-in-1 Memory Card Reader, and front USB, FireWire, and Sound ports. The motherboard is equipped with nVidia's GeForce 6150/nForce 430 chipsets that offer a couple of PCI slots, a single PCI-E 16x slot, and a solitary PCI-E 1x slot. The cover of the Lx8100-AM2BB-M2NPV-VM HTPC is interchangeable, so you don't have to worry about it standing out like a sore thumb in your living room. Depending on your preference, it is powered by either Windows or Linux operating systems. For just $299, this is a great place to start if you're looking for a HTPC solution. Business organizations can purchase one as an information kiosk for clients who step into the office.
Pros : Value for money, quiet operation
Cons : Requires technical know-how to set one up properly
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