An earlier term for a Windows PC that included stereo sound and a CD-ROM or DVD drive. Although many lightweight laptops no longer include optical drives, personal computers of all types (Windows, Mac ...

Sony has launched their new Vaio VGC-V25 all-in-one multimedia PC to not much acclaim at all. The new Viao isn’t the strongest kid on the block, due largely to Sony’s decision to build a multimedia PC ...

With its new VAIO PCV-RXG408 Sony has created a successful version of the "media PC" -- a computer that doubles as a personal video recorder (PVR) -- but some buyers may find the price tag a bit high, ...

Acer’s Revo One is a small desktop computer that the company is positioning as a media hub. It supports up to an Intel Core i5 Broadwell processor, up to 6TB of storage, and features dual display ...

PLX Technology, Inc. has announced PLX’s PCIe bridging technology has been incorporated into Broadcom’s new Media PC high-definition (HD) video solutions. The PLX® ExpressLane™ PEX 8111 PCI-to-PCIe ...

Microsoft launches an updated version of its Media Center PC operating system for home multimedia systems, part of its effort to put multiple machines in every household. During her years at CNET News ...