Windows 2004 media center

[aykfc]

I am wanting to get this computer but my dad is saying that with all this stuff on this computer more could break. How reliable is this computer, is it known for parts breaking? Would you get a regular standard computer or this one if you had the money.

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=313803&pfp=BROWSE

Please let me know what you think of it, if it is a good deal or if I should stay away from it.

 

[xotix]

they are good concepts, but the mc hasn't been perfected as yet.

what do you plan to use your computer for??

 

[Blind_Arrow]

keep ur PC for the work of PC, dont make it home entertainment box.

 

[aykfc]

Well for internet but I am probably going to watch TV on it, and record programs if I get it. I would also probably doing a little gaming on it since it has a decent graphic card.

 

[xotix]

in that case, build a pc that has the options that would give you all those features.

a video card with a tv tuner - for tv viewing.
get a big hard drive - to store your tv programs.

 

[aykfc]

Can you buy media center 2004? Is it like windows XP home edition and such?

 

[xotix]

yes u can buy it. its similar to windows, however has built-in greater support for multimedia functions.

eg. ur tv tuner and recording shows.

 

[aykfc]

Well I would build my own computer but my dad doesn't want me to. I will end up paying half for this computer but do you think there would be problems down the road if I do get this computer? Would there be a chance of the machine breaking and I need to get new parts? Is this machine/comapny known for crappy parts?

*EDITED*

 

[xotix]

i'm not sure what ur post is saying. do a little editing please.

 

[aykfc]

I edited my post. Sorry about that.