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Thomas J. Watson
In 1943 Thomas J. Watson, then
chairman of IBM, famously commented
"I think there is a world market for
maybe five computers."
Even more
to the point, Ken Olsen, president,
chairman and founder of DEC (Digital
Equipment Corporation) noted
"There
is no reason anyone would want a
computer in their home."
Obviously
he was correct as most people have
more than "a" computer in their
homes these days. However, when the
personal computer concept was first
introduced in the 70s, most people
wondered what they would do with
one.
"I suppose you could store
recipes on it,"
was a typical reply.
WE HAVE COME A LONG WAY SINCE THEN.
However, despite the efforts of the PC (personal computer)
industry, until recently the PC has never been a popular entertainment
device. But now, with so much content coming across broadband
connections, from grainy YouTube videos to full high definition, the
PC is finally becoming an essential entertainment component.
Both desktops and laptops can be
great sources of entertainment.
Depending on how they are
integrated, they can function as
music or video servers, portals to all
of the A/V content available on the
web, slide projectors for your digital
photos, digital video recorders, or
FOR HERE
OR
TO GO?
In many new home enter-
tainment units, dedicated
desktop systems are being
built in.
even virtual aquariums. With movie
download services becoming more
and more common, a desktop PC
integrated into your entertainment
system is a great way to bring
content into your home without
the hassle (and $4.00/gallon gas)
of going to the video store.
A laptop can also be used for
all of these functions, although
it might not integrate into an
A/V system quite as seamlessly,
and then there is the hassle of
connecting and disconnecting
everything each time you want
to take it with you. Of course, a
docking station can make that
easier if you are comfortable with
the way it integrates physically
and aesthetically into your
entertainment system.
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