Computer maker Asus advertises its new Nova P22 PC as a true “multimedia computer”, which is basically a PC with a remote control runnning MS Windows Vista and Windows Media Center in a cute white-orange box. Nevertheless, the Asus Nova P22 Media PC offers limited media friendliness.

The Good: Comes with a remote control. Petite and attractive. Built-in speakers plays laptop-quality sound. Runs very quietly.

The bad: Small size leaves little space for upgrading its internal components. Lacks a tuner card and can’t accommodate one except via external USB. Unsuitable for gaming. Relies on integrated graphics–again, with no upgrade path.

The bottom line: The Nova P22 is a good-looking machine and its size suits it for space-constrained settings but its $900 tag price can be well spent on a more capable true media center PC, even if bigger and less stylish.

Price: Starting at $900.Read full review over at PC World.

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