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A Home Theater PC (HTPC), sometimes also called "media PC" "media center" or "media server" combines the aspects of a personal computer; digital video recorder; television receiver; and photo, video/DVD, music/MP3, and/or video game player into one unit designed to be connected to a TV or computer monitor display. In addition to usual PC functions, all HTPCs share the following traits: available television connectivity, large storage capabilities and modifications that allow for improved noise reduction. Most HTPCs support HDTV and surround sound and can be purchased as separate components or as complete ready to install units.
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- Windows Software: Windows Media Center, GB-PVR
- Linux Software: Mythtv, SageTV
- Mac Software: Eyetv
- TV Output: HDMI, DVI, Component Video, VGA, or S-Video
- Although easy to use once installed, some of the software may require an expert for setup
- System Manufacturers: Famulent, Dell, Gateway, Hewlett-Packard, Niveus Media, Sony VAIO, Velocity Micro, VidaBox, Apple TV, Seawiser, Shuttle, Interact-TV
- Noise reduction is achieved through the use of low-speed fans, passive cooling devices and vibration-absorbing mounts in place of traditional PC cooling techniques
- Often include online file storage capabilities
- May also be used as console Video Game Emulators
- Most are not designed for high-end gaming
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Se eu ligo o home theater do meu quarto em 60% do volume máximo, o quarto inteiro treme <3 Melhor investimento que fiz pro PC, com certeza.
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New PC sound card and home theater receiver today. Movin' up in the electronic world.
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It is time to install windows 7 onto my Home Theater PC (HTPC) ... This Media Center gonna kick ASS even more then using Vista
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Home Theater Information
- Mahalo Guide to Home Theaters
- Home Theater Magazine: Homepage
- HTN: Home Theater Network




