Tired of pre-configured off the shelf computer systems? Then listen up. In this episode, Steve shows off two computers by Alienware that have personality and power. The desktop and laptop come equipped with the gamer in mind. Both use high-powered processers, state of the art video cards and tons of memory. Steve walks you through the customizing and ordering process at Alienware’s website.

Satellite Radio has become more portable than ever with the Sirius Stiletto. There are no longer any problems moving your satellite radio from your house to your car. No messy antenna setups. The Stiletto allows you to connect to Wi-Fi making it easy to use in your home. It also comes with a pair of headphones with a built in satellite antenna, so you can use it anywhere. 

Steve also shows you some very useful tricks and tips with Microsoft Word.

On this edition of Urban Upgrade, we walk you through setting up your audio system.

This show is all about home computing and making the computer fit into our busy family lives. Steve looks at HP’s IQ506 Touchsmart PC, the “kitchen computer”. The IQ 506 has all in one design with a brilliant touch screen interface that will bring the family together. Communicating appointments, dates and messages are now easier than ever.

With today’s homes full of technology and computers becoming an integral part of our lives we need something to bring it all together. Steve looks at the HP MediaSmart Home Server. The Home Server can back up all our documents, pictures, music and movies from all our computers in one central location. It also makes those files available to any other computer on that network. The Home Server can be hooked into the internet so you’ll never be missing an important file when you’re away from home.

If you want to raise the bar with a multifunction device, then the HP 8180 is the one that will take you there.  Steve spends some time walking through the features of this wireless Wi-Fi and Bluetooth printer, scanner, and copier, which also has a CD/DVD burner.  The 8180 has an easy to use touch screen interface, making it simple to produce professional prints.  Discover the world of computer-less printing with this amazing all-in-one.

Original Airdate: November 10 ,2007

In this show Steve looks at the Epson R1800 and R2400 Printers. These are high end printers designed primarily for the serious photographer. Steve also looks at the Alienware laptop and desktop computers that are custom built for the serious gamer.  If you’re about to or just got a new computer then you’ll want to pay close attention to Steve’s demo of PC Mover by Laplink where he shows you how easy it is to move the contents from your old computer to your new one. On Tech Toys Caroline looks at Trackstick, a GPS logging gadget that keeps track of where you’ve been so you can have a virtual record of your journeys.