You know, although I am quite the technological buff, I'm also one of those guys that don't hurry to adopt new technologies and wait to see what that is all about. This is why up until some time ago, I did not consider devices such as a full 1080p HD media player to be worthy of a place on my “most important purchases” list. However, after doing some intensive game testing on the PS3, I have found myself to have fallen truly, madly, deeply in love with the 1080p HD resolution (not in love but had no better term for it).

Ok, time to let you in on the secret: I am here to introduce to you the Patriot Box Office 1080p High Definition Media Player, an all-in-one media player that not only can display 1080p HD video but also features a 10/100 Ethernet connection, optional WiFi USB adapter, has the capability of being outfitted with a 2.5-inch hard drive and also does UPnP streaming. The device is currently available for preorder at a price of 129.99 USD.

Not such a bad price if you take into account the hours of quality time you'll be spending with it (no pun intended). Just think about watching the movies you want on an HD screen at full 1080p HD resolution with your loved one during a cold, stormy winter night. A glass of wine, the fire dancing in the fireplace (if you don't have a fireplace, get your monitor and use a “fireplace screensaver” for an approximate effect), it can't get any better than this, right?

Besides, if you aren't the kind of guy (or girl) who is too in love with his (or her) PC, you might want to just buy a low-specced computer in order to just browse the web, check your e-mail and play solitaire while the media playing will be handled by the Patriot Box Office 1080p HD Media Player. What do you think? Not a bad idea, is it now?


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