Thanks, Brendan. The PC in the kitchen will probably be always on, so bootup isn't an issue. We do have a cable box in the den, but it's only providing service as a DVR and HDTV interface for that room. This will only have the incoming cable, so any HDTV stations will be the frequency format and not the designated channels - probably won't even be used on HDTV channels - only regular channels.

I'm guessing the screen can be split to use the TV and internet at the same time, but I'm not sure it is.... and it's not so important, anyway.

You can buy this unit without the TV tuner for $100 less, but then you don't get the keyboard and mouse, so I might as well get the tuner. If using it as a TV gets to be a hassle, I'll replace the small Sony CRT that's already there with an LCD. But - if it can be used as a PC/TV combo without inconvenience, it sure does reduce clutter in the room.

Since it's a touch screen and an all-in-one, I'm tempted to buy the extended warranty ($200 for 3 more years), but I sure hate paying for those things - and usually don't.

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