According to Evesham, the Zieo N500-HD's designer, the new 17in desktop replacement machine is the "ultimate gaming platform" and a "mobile work horse".

Evesham's Zieo N500-HD: got any desktops that need replacing?

Hyperbole? Certainly, but the N500-HD has an impressive spec: 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo T7500 processor; 2GB of 667MHz DDR 2 memory; 1GB Intel Turbo Memory Flash cache; 160GB 5400rpm SATA hard drive; dual-layer DVD writer; 1.3-megapixel webcam; Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi networking; Bluetooth; three-in-one card reader; ExpressCard slot; HDMI port; and a built-on digital TV tuner with remote control.

Definitely an snazzy media centre system then. The 17in 1680 x 1050 display is driven by an Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT graphics chip with 512MB memory all for itself, so it's no slouch in the gaming department either.

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And it all comes with a three-year warrant and a price range that starts at £1099. The Zieo N500-HD is available now.