what is HTPC ?

"A home theater PC, or HTPC for short, is a personal computer connected to a television or a television-sized computer display. It is often used as a digital photo, music, and video player, TV receiver, and digital video recorder. Home theater PCs are also referred to as media center systems or media servers. The general goal in a HTPC is usually to combine many or all components of a home theater setup into one box." ~ taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTPC

Hi newway, HTPC refers to ""Home Theater Personal Computer"" A home theater PC (HTPC) is a home theatre system that is integrated with your personal computer. These can be purchased from retailers, or you can build them yourself. Building an HTPC gives you a greater degree of choice in the components involved. You can mix and match equipment to your own personal taste, but it can be a time consuming task. Have a nice time!

like kevsgirlalways said, it's home theater PC

Just to add, these usually also come with software installed to make the home theater experience better for example all the functions can be controlled using a compatible IR remote control and with proper TV tuner card installed you can record TV programs as you would from a VCR. You can also browse your music collection and photos etc using the remote. Example software are Windows XP Media Center Edition and Media Portal.