HP’s m-series computers are designed for mainstream home users with rigorous multimedia demands, such as watching HD movies, recording TV, and maybe even some light gaming. HP calls the m9200t an “entertainment powerhouse,” and though we probably wouldn’t go that far, it’s safe to say it’s a well-built machine with more than enough power to satisfy the majority of home users. Its biggest flaw is that it includes typical big-box bloatware and toolbars, and is a bit generic in terms of its design and software build.
Review By tech.yahoo
Backing up one’s personal data is important, and HP has provided not one, but two external drive bays that accept portable HP storage devices. There’s a big slot on the lower-right of the chassis for an HP Personal Media Drive ($200 USD for 500GB model), and there’s another open slot below the optical drives that accepts an HP Pocket Media Drive ($150 USD for 160GB). HP has also integrated the typical “one touch backup” functionality directly into the chassis itself, with a backup button just below the power button that launches a backup routine.
Review By i4u.digitaltrends
Since the system comes with a quad-core CPU, 2GB of RAM and a zippy hard drive, general windows performance was very good. The system’s Windows Experience Index is listed as 4.0, which is better than average and seems about right for a system with these specs. We ran PC Mark Vantage on the m9200t and it scored a very respectable 3806. We also ran 3DMark 06, and as expected it performed poorly, scoring a measly 1630. We were able to game on the GeForce 8400 though, albeit at lower resolutions. We were able to play Bioshock on medium settings at 800×600, and Portal at 1024×768. It should be noted too that the videocard has an HDMI port for use with HDTVs.
Review By pcmag
The system’s twin built-in TV tuners will let you record and view ATSC over-the-air (OTA) HDTV and analog cable and OTA standard-definition TV. Though technically supported by the tuner hardware, QAM unencrypted cable tuning in Windows Media Center is currently unavailable. (QAM tuners enable direct reception of digital cable without the need for a set-top box.) QAM support is planned for a future MCE software rev (which will be available only in new PCs). An ATI CableCARD tuner for encrypted/premium cable is available as a $170 upgrade, replacing one of the dual tuners in case you need to connect your cable directly to the m9200t.
Review By computershopper
The m9200t also acquitted itself admirably in both DirectX9 (DX9) and DX10 gaming tests. It averaged a terrific 143.2 frames per second (fps) in our DX9 Company of Heroes benchmark, beating out the likes of iBuypower’s $1,499 Gamer Mage 855. In Company of Heroes under DX10, its 58.7fps average trumped that of more expensive systems such as the Uberclok Reactor and the Gateway FX540XT.
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