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HP updates its Media Center PCs

By Keith Shaw
Network World Fusion, 02/06/04

For those people who love having all of their multimedia content on one PC, HP has upgraded its Media Center PC line.

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The company today launched the HP Media Center m400 series Photosmart PC, with processor speeds up to 3.4GHz. The m400 series can burn CDs, edit personal videos, record and play back live TV, listen to FM radio, and connect to devices such as digital cameras or camcorders.

Three retail models will be available -- the m490n, m480n and m470n. Customizable models will be available from retail kiosks and from the HP Web site. All models include Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004, a personal video recorder TV tuner card, FM tuner with antenna, free downloadable program guide, a 7-in-1 memory card reader, six USB 2.0 ports, two FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports, a 10/100 Ethernet port and a V.92 modem.

HP also lowered the price of the new models; the devices now cost about $100 to $150 less than previous models. Prices for the pre-configured m400 start at $1,249.99 (after $50 rebate); customizable systems start at $879.99 (after $50 rebate). The retail versions will be available on Feb. 8 (Sunday), and configure-to-order models can be purchased today, HP says.

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The computer shows that my modem needs update downloaded along with display adaptors.

Posted by: Jeffrey Hollingsworth on February 29, 2004 10:31 PM

I am in the process of purchasing the m480n. I would like some feedback from anyone who has one.

Posted by: Linda on March 1, 2004 11:26 AM

I found that this model line (m470n, etc)has a problem with intermittent bursty type static on the TV Tuner whenever it is decoding from a s-video input. Not good if you want to back up your data.

Posted by: Paul on March 10, 2004 03:55 AM

i have trouble with record now .it has help stuck on it.i have a m495c. i need help withhpmediacenter pc .thanks.ggemob@wmconnect.com

Posted by: mozelle on May 28, 2004 01:22 PM

I own an HP computer 510c. When I got it , the hp record now software ran great, but now when I try to make a cd, the system say that there is a file missing on a network that is not available. Please, tell me what to do or if you have a way to send me an update that might fix this problem.
Best regards,
Caleb Lumer.

Posted by: Caleb Lumer on July 8, 2004 12:46 PM

I am have aan HP media center m495c. I am unable to record my home video's to DVD. Please help. I place to recordable DVD in the DVD/CD writer drive and the computer spits put and say, "place blank media in writer." I bought new Dvd's. The DVD box said I may need toupgrade my firewall. WHAT?

Posted by: Cherrye Bess on July 18, 2004 08:16 AM

i have the m370uk when i first bought it the live tv ran great,lately it stoped working whats wrong? i have no tuner card do i need 1.

Posted by: gavin murphy on August 5, 2004 01:08 PM

I HAVE A HP PAVILLION 520C, I JUST INSTALL A COMBO CD,DVD-RW AND WHEN I RUN MY RECORD NOW IT SAY I DONT HAVE A RECORDABLE OR WRITEABLE DRIVE SO CAN YOU HELP

Posted by: NORMA on August 9, 2004 02:27 PM

I own an HP computer m260n. When I got it , the hp record now software ran great, but now when I try to make a cd, the system say that there is a file missing on a network that is not available. Please, tell me what to do or if you have a way to send me an update that might fix this problem.
Best regards,
Ron Wheeler.

Posted by: Ron on November 12, 2004 07:19 PM

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