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Mac or PC?

The eternal question. Mac is best for creative types and students. PCs are the only choice for gamers and business users. Both are great for family use.

How much hard drive?

A hard drive will hold all those digital photos and MP3s you love, so make sure you get 80GB or (much) more. And think about backup options.

What’s a Media Center PC?

A Media Center PC is a computer with a special version of Windows optimized for home entertainment, like playing music or movies and recording TV.

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