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Dell’s Vostro 230 Slim and Mini Tower desktop computers are now available to make their way home to you for some low prices and with a lot of choices.

Dell is letting potential buyers to be able to configure the systems in many different ways, but here’s a few of the specs one could pick up in a new Vostro 230 desktop tower:

• Windows 7 OS
• Up to Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0GHz processor
• Up to 4GB of RAM
• 16x optical drive (either DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW)
• Max of 2TB of storage (space for two 1TB drives)
• Up to NVIDIA GeForce G310 512MB graphics card
• Optional 8-in-1 media card reader

Prices start at $299 and $389, depending on what options are picked, and they’re available for customization over on Dell’s website now.

Hewlett-Packard’s MediaSmart server is about to have access to a whole new realm of media entertainment.

HP and TiVo have announced that the two companies have joined forces and developed a Windows Home Server add-in for compatibility between the two machines.

What this all means is that users can transfer recorded TiVo content to the MediaSmart server for watching on a computer, gaming console or whatever else that is connected and compatible. It will also provide a whole lot of extra storage space for all of those recorded episodes of Lost taking up all of your existing hard drive space.

Conversely, users should be able to send content back to the TiVo for viewing as well.

The updated Windows Home Server add-in is available on HP’s site for downloading now.

Lenovo on Wednesday announced the entry-level ThinkStation E20 workstation, which starts at less than $600.

The system, which is more than 50 percent recycled plastic content, is intended for budget-constrained professionals who work in CAD and digital content creation.

The system offers a choice of the Intel Core i3 and i5 processors, as well as Pentium and Xeon 3400 Series chips.

As befits its audience, the E20 also offers a choice of independent software vendor (ISV) certified graphics solutions, such as Intel Core HD graphics or NVIDIA Quadro discrete graphics (up to the FX1800).

It’s also certified for Autodesk, Siemens and Dassault Systemes.

The ThinkStation E20 workstation will be available in mid-February starting at $599.

Lenovo on Wednesday announced the entry-level ThinkStation E20 workstation, which starts at less than $600.

The system, which is more than 50 percent recycled plastic content, is intended for budget-constrained professionals who work in CAD and digital content creation.

The system offers a choice of the Intel Core i3 and i5 processors, as well as Pentium and Xeon 3400 Series chips.

As befits its audience, the E20 also offers a choice of independent software vendor (ISV) certified graphics solutions, such as Intel Core HD graphics or NVIDIA Quadro discrete graphics (up to the FX1800).

It’s also certified for Autodesk, Siemens and Dassault Systemes.

The ThinkStation E20 workstation will be available in mid-February starting at $599.