CNET reviews the Windows Media Center PC – the HP Pavilion a1250n here. The system specs are fairly impressive:

• AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ dual-core processor with enhanced virus protection (2.0GHz)
• Windows XP Media Center
• 1.0GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM
• 250GB hard drive
• Double-layer DVD±R/RW drive with LightScribe, CD-RW combo drive
• DVD-ROM drive
• Integrated ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 graphics
• 9-in-1 digital media card reader

but the best thing I can see is the price. It’s $849 at HPShopping.com here. Unfortunately it probably won’t cut it as a living room MCE system but it’s not a bad office one.
The verdict from CNET:

The HP Pavilion a1250n is a Media Center PC that’s better suited for general home use than integrated into your living room, but it delivers remarkable performance for the price.

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